Celiacs Celebrate as the First Ever Packaged Gluten Free Oatmeal Cookies Go Nationwide

By: - January 7th, 2012  Filed under: Chocolate Weight Loss Diet

Freeport, NY (PRWEB) December 8, 2008

When Gail Ochs was diagnosed with celiac disease three years ago, her biggest regret was that she could no longer enjoy her favorite snack: Oatmeal Cookies.

“If there was one thing that got me thru those rainy days, it was the smell of freshly baked oatmeal raisin cookies wafting thru my kitchen,” Gail fondly remembered. “But when I was put on a gluten free diet several years ago, I never thought I would eat an oatmeal cookie ever again.”

Can oats be part of the gluten free diet? Celiacs have been researching this question for quite awhile and most agree that even though pure oats do not contain gluten, almost all oats produced in the United States are contaminated. They are made in giant factories that also produce wheat, are stored next to wheat grains, and are grown in fields next to wheat. Given these barriers, it’s been very difficult, and quite expensive for celiacs to find Gluten Free Oats, let alone Gluten Free Oatmeal Cookies.

But, thanks to the ingenuity of Glenn Schacher, the founder of Glenny’s, one of the most popular healthy snack brands in the US, celiacs no longer need to mourn the loss of delicious oatmeal cookies. Instead, they can now celebrate the arrival of the first ever, ready-to-eat Gluten Free Oatmeal Cookie.

To ensure the gluten free consumer that Glenny’s Oatmeal cookies are certified gluten free, Glenny’s has taken the time and money to run gluten testing both at the farms where the oats are grown, and the bakery where the cookies are made.

Mr. Schacher has been searching for years for a way to develop a Ready-to-Eat Gluten Free Oatmeal cookie that he could provide to celiacs worldwide. “Gluten Free Oats are much more expensive than regular oats, because of the Gluten Free inspection process necessary for growing through baking and packing,” Glenn explained. “But after painstaking work with several large factories and farms, and constant tinkering in the kitchen, I’ve been able to develop a Gluten Free Oatmeal cookie that tastes great, has a long shelf-life, and is available at an affordable price!”

Glenny’s Gluten Free Oatmeal cookies are now available in two classic delicious flavors: Chocolate Chip and Oatmeal Raisin. In addition to being Wheat Free, Glenny’s Gluten Free Cookies are All Natural, Non-Dairy, Kosher, and contains 11 Grams of Whole Grains per Serving. Best of all, for those who are watching their weight, each Glenny’s Gluten Free Cookie is only 55 Calories.

So what does Gail think of Glenny’s new Gluten Free Oatmeal Cookies?

“What a comfort! They taste just like homemade oatmeal cookies,” she said. “They have a soft and chewy texture and I’m delighted that I no longer have to compromise my eating pleasure with gluten free health concerns any more!”

Glenny’s Gluten Free Oatmeal cookies are now available for purchase online at http://www.glennys.com or at retail stores nationwide.

For more information contact:

CONTACT Zev Birnbaum at Glenny’s: 516-377-1400 ext.22

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Recipe for Healthy Eating — Nana?s Cookies to Debut on QVC

By: - December 16th, 2011  Filed under: Chocolate Diet Recipes

(PRWEB) January 22, 2007 ?-

Healthy eating is making a splash on QVC later this week. Nana’s Cookies and their creator Miriam Diamond will make their debut January 26 at 10 AM EST. The delicious no gluten, no wheat and no dairy cookies have been specially packaged by QVC in 30 individually wrapped one-ounce cookies, in three of the most popular flavors: 10 Chocolate, 10 Lemon and 10 Ginger.

?Whether you have diet restrictions or not, you will love Nana’s Cookies,? says Miriam Diamond, creator of Nana’s Cookies. ?Not only are they healthy, but they are moist, delicious and incredibly satisfying.?

Nana?s Cookies began when Miriam wanted a delicious and healthy snack to keep her and her friends fueled during their tennis matches, so she began baking healthy cookies out of her San Diego kitchen. Shortly thereafter Miriam realized she had created something amazing and the word quickly spread. Fast forward 13 years and Nana?s Cookies has expanded throughout the US and most recently onto the demanding European market. They are perfect for desserts, on the go snacks and lunch box treats. All of Nana?s products are non dairy, fruit juice sweetened and do not contain any refined sugars.

Nana?s cookies, featured in First for Women Magazine, San Diego Magazine, Health & Fitness Sports Magazine and on TV, even have celebrities catching onto them. Nana?s Cookies have been purchased by celebs such as Madonna and Dancing with the Star?s Lisa Rinna. Nana?s cookies are also available at Wynn Las Vegas.

Celebrities aren?t the only fans of Nana’s. Nana?s latest creation, Temptations, recently wowed all of the judges at this year?s Expo West, taking home the Best of Show Award.

Nana’s award winning, delicious no gluten, no wheat and no dairy cookies will debut on QVC Jan, 26 at 10am EST. The QVC item number is M14668. Consumers interested in healthy eating are encouraged to check out other delicious Nana products at http://www.healthycrowd.com

Media Contact:

Leila Belcher

Anthony Mora Communications

(323) 874-2933

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Beautiful Sweets Announces Gluten-Free Cookies Developed by The Alternative Cook

By: - October 28th, 2011  Filed under: Chocolate Diet Recipes

Englewood, CO (PRWEB) December 15, 2009

Beautiful Sweets custom designs and decorates cookies for all occasions and is pleased to announce their gluten-free (dairy-free) line. Gift boxes and baskets are available for every holiday, season, event, or for corporate promotions with logos. They also offer “color your own” cookies that can be decorated by the recipient. The Cookie-of-the-Month Club offers the perfect gift year-round. Gift baskets offer an array of cookies and “Cup a Delight” organic coffee and cocoas are available to compliment the cookies. Beautiful Sweet’s cookies are so fabulous that they were featured by Food Network’s Al Roker on the show “On the Road” as some of the most beautiful in America.

Beautiful Sweets organic cookies are made from the finest natural ingredients. Totally green, they ensure ingredients come from small family farms, organic coops that support living wages and sustainable farms that enrich local communities. Gluten-free cookies are made in a completely separate kitchen to avoid cross-contamination. Gift boxes are available from four to thirty-two cookies per box. The cookies arrive in eco-friendly packaging in craft gift boxes tied with colorful cotton ribbon. If you have someone on your holiday list on a special diet, this is the perfect gift.

Beautiful Sweets uses all natural, organic ingredients and food-based colorings. Ingredients are pure and wholesome. “Cookies put a smile on people’s faces and we are happy to be able to provide beautiful, decorated cookies to those on restricted diets who would otherwise have to forego a treat,” says Bob and Laina Mickus owners of Beautiful Sweets

Jean Duane, Alternative Cook started her company after being diagnosed with gluten and dairy intolerance. Alternative Cook produces gluten-free, dairy-free DVDs, video streams and Bake Deliciously! Gluten and Dairy Free cookbook with over 150 baked recipes. A competent recipe developer, Ms. Duane was presented with the goal of developing the gluten-free cookies for Beautiful Sweets with the same texture, taste and mouth-feel as their original cookies. Additionally, the gluten-free cookies had to withstand shipping and have a shelf life of two weeks. “Developing these cookies for Beautiful Sweets was a great experience. I was determined to make the cookies look and taste like their wheat-containing counterparts, and I’m very pleased with the results”, says Jean Duane.

For more information on ordering cookies from Beautiful Sweets, please visit http://www.beautifulsweets.com. For video overviews on the cooking instruction DVDs (Kids’ Meals, Italian, Mexican and Chocolate) and on Bake Deliciously! Cookbook from Alternative Cook, LLC, please visit http://www.alternativecook.com.

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SEATTLE LOW CARB BAKERY SUPPLIES TULLY’S COFFEE RETAIL LOCATIONS Steak, bacon, eggs and chocolate chip cookies?

By: - October 19th, 2011  Filed under: Chocolate Cake Diet

SEATTLE, WA (PRWEB) March 7, 2004

Answering the growing demands from Atkins®, South Beach Diet followers and diabetics for fresh baked desserts, LoCarb Treats, a Seattle “low-carb” bakery, announces a distribution partnership with Tully’s Coffee. LoCarb Treats’ fresh baked chocolate chip cookies and banana nut muffins will be available in 65 Seattle-area Tully’s Coffee retail locations.

LoCarb Treats uses natural almond flour in place of white flour, which allows for a texture, feel and taste similar to wheat flour, but with fewer carbohydrates. Instead of sugar, it uses Splenda™ and erythritol, a nearly zero-calorie, all-natural sweetener that is ideal for diabetics, and those choosing to follow a “low carb” lifestyle. The company’s signature chocolate chip cookies have two net carbs — and all of the company’s products have three carbohydrates or less per serving.

“We are pleased to offer LoCarb Treats baked goods to Tully’s customers,” said Peter Hoedemaker, Tully’s Coffee Vice President of Retail Operations. “LoCarb Treats are a great alternative for those looking to meet to their specific dietary needs while enjoying a delicious cup of Tully’s Coffee.”

LoCarb Treats, Seattle’s only exclusively “low-carb” bakery, started with Seattle-area Atkins™ follower Ann Kullberg looking for a dessert with low carbohydrates. Recruiting her daughter, Katie Kullberg, as head baker, the pair spent six months of intensive research into ingredients and recipes. LoCarbTreats baked goods can be found at all Seattle-area Tully’s Coffee retail locations and in specialty “low carb” stores such as TLC in Kirkland, Simply Low Carb in Burien, and The Low Carb Outlet in Bellevue. LoCarb Treats will begin selling cookies, cakes and dessert breads through national “low-carb” food distributors within the next few weeks.

Founded in 1992, Tully’s Coffee Corporation is a leading specialty coffee retailer, wholesaler and roaster. Tully’s three operating divisions include retail, wholesale and international. The retail division operates specialty retail stores in Washington, Oregon, California, and Idaho, serving premium coffees from around the world, along with other complementary products. The wholesale division distributes Tully’s fine coffees and related products through offices, food service outlets and leading supermarkets throughout the West. Tully’s international division supports Tully’s licensees in Asia. Tully’s corporate headquarters and roasting plant are located at 3100 Airport Way S., in Seattle. For more information, call (800) 96-Tully or visit the Web site at http://www.tullys.com.

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Ambo Foods Announces Gluten-Free Omega Cookies

By: - October 2nd, 2011  Filed under: Dark Chocolate Diet

Venice, FL (PRWEB) March 4, 2010

Ambo Foods LLC, a physician-directed company, has gone totally gluten-free. ?This coming week we launch a new line of gluten-free, omega-3 and fiber rich cookies,? explained Dr. Bo Martinsen. ?We found the added cost of using gluten-free, certified oats was well worth not having to worry about wheat contamination from other products and at the same time allows us to offer the benefits of omega-3 in a cookie format to those with gluten sensitivities.?

A large portion of the population can benefit from omega-3 supplementation, including those with diabetes, heart disease, joint issues, and chronic pain. Often though, it can be difficult for them to find the omega-3 in a form that they don?t mind taking daily, which is where the idea of a cookie comes into play. But unfortunately most cookie recipes include the use of gluten, which takes them off the menu for people with gluten sensitivities.

It?s a common misconception that gluten intolerance affects just those with celiac disease. In fact, an increasing number of people report experiencing a wide range of gastrointestinal problems ranging from bloating and cramps, to diarrhea, weight loss and malnutrition due to the high levels of gluten added to breads and other processed products. In addition, while the science is not yet definitive, many parents are also striving to provide a gluten-free diet for their children, especial those with attention issues.

To help ease these digestive and neuro-sensory symptoms, the Omega Cookie bakers decided to only use gluten-free oats and white rice flour.

This new formula allows those with gluten sensitivities the full benefit of omega-3 fish oil in a cookie, instead of being limited to the often less palatable oil or capsule formats. Not only have we banished gluten, says Dr. Martinsen, ?but the Omega Cookie is nutrient rich. The omega-3 content is equivalent to a fresh salmon filet or seven fish oil capsules. In addition there are substantial levels of fiber, calcium and vitamin D, making this a tasty and healthy solution not only for gluten-free disciples, but also those with diabetes, depression, heart and joint issues.?

Available in four delectable flavors: cranberry, tropical fruit, ginger raisin, and dark chocolate chip, almost anyone can find the perfect fit for their taste buds. And with the convenience of grabbing one on the go, even the busiest student, parent, or CEO can find time for good health in their schedule.

For more information about Ambo Foods, please contact Dr. Anne-Marie Chalmers or Dr. Bo Martinsen at 941-485-4400, or visit http://www.omegacookie.com.

About Ambo Foods

Ambo Foods is a physician-directed company with headquarters in Venice, Florida. It was founded by Bo Martinsen, MD, a native Norwegian, and Anne-Marie Chalmers, MD, an American who studied and lived in Norway. Both physicians have extensive clinical and research backgrounds. All cookies are baked in their facility in Venice.

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