You’ll feel the zing in our smoothie recipe today. It’s from the Nutrition Twins who recommend gluten-free oats – for anyone who is gluten-sensitive. You’ll find the recipe details at the end of the post as usual.
But you may well ask…aren’t nutrient-rich oats naturally gluten-free? Well, not quite…
According to CeliacDisease.About.com…
The truth is, all grains contain some form of gluten (which stores the energy for the seed to eventually grow), but it’s only the gluten found in wheat, barley and rye that bothers people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.
Some folks are so sensitive they can become very unwell from the slightest hint of gluten. Here’s more from CeliacDisease.About.com…
- In people with celiac disease, gluten in wheat, barley and rye triggers the immune system to attack the small intestine.
- In people with gluten sensitivity, it seems to cause a variety of unpleasant symptoms (but potentially no tissue damage).
So how can oats get contaminated with the problem gluten from wheat, barley and rye?
Usually the source is from cross-contamination in the processing plant – from the other grains. So what can you do if you need to be sure your oats are gluten-free?
The Nutrition Twins advice is to only buy guaranteed gluten-free oats from reputable suppliers.
Here’s what they have to say …
… if you’re hesitant about trying gluten-free oats, don’t worry [they] have the same great flavor and nutrients as traditional oats and they’re packed with heart healthy 100% whole grain oats, fiber and vitamins and minerals.
So don’t hesitate to taste the zing in this wonderful ginger oatmeal green smoothie recipe…
You’ll find it on the Next Page …
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Recipe: Feel-the-Zing Ginger Oatmeal Green Smoothie
Serves 2
Ingredients:
- ½ cup Oats
- 10-12 Ice cubes
- 1 ¼ cup frozen Pineapple
- 1 ¼ cup frozen Mango
- 2 cups packed fresh Spinach
- 25 fresh Mint leaves
- 3 cups fresh squeezed Orange Juice
- 2 tbsps coarsely chopped fresh Ginger
Source: The Nutrition Twins, CeliacDisease.about.com
Photo: The Nutrition Twins
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