Gluten Free Apple Pie

Gluten Free Apple Pie

This contribution comes from Ms. JoAnn Siegel.  She is a spectacular cook and she claims to not have any recipes for all the wonderful dishes she makes.  She goes by feel and years of experience being a scrappy cook.  I had tried her normal Apple Pie with Gluten and I must admit it is the BEST Applie Pie I have ever had.  I wanted to see if it was possible to make an Apple Pie with a Gluten Free Pie Crust and JoAnn was very receptive to the idea.  I forced her to sit down and give us the recipe for her Gluten Free Apple Pie.

Ingredients:
Gluten Free Pie Crust (Will update the blog later with the directions)
6 Large Gala Apples (Peeled, Cored, and sliced 1/4")
1-2/3 cups Sour Cream
2 Organic Eggs
1-1/4 cup Organic Brown Rice Syrup or Agave
1/2 teaspoon Salt
2 teaspoon Vanilla
1/3 cup Brown Rice Flour

Mix all the ingredients together, pour over the the apples, then spoon all the ingredients into the unbaked pie crust.  Bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes.  During the last 15 minutes of baking you are going to add the "Topping".

"Topping Recipe"
1/3 cup Brown Rice Flour
1 tablespoon Cinnamon
1/2 stick Organic Butter
1/ cup chopped Walnuts

Mix everything together in a bowl, add the 1/2 stick of butter (melted), add the walnuts last.  Use a butter knife to make the topping granular, pack on top of pie with hand.

This was the first attempt at making a Gluten Free Apple Pie and there are a couple of things I would like to change for the next pie.  One thing she noticed is that the Pie Crust was not very pliable.  Next time she makes the pie we are going to add Xanthan Gum to make it more elastic.  Ideally I would like to find a substitute for Sour Cream.  But then again, I eat so clean these days that I cheat on my diet when I eat my mom's Indian Food and when someone wants to offer a healthy desert alternative.  As my old boss used to say, "If you ain't cheatin' you ain't tryin".   So I am adding Ms. Joann's Gluten Free Apple Pie to my cheat day!

Give me your thoughts or recommendations for any changes or alternative ingredients any of you have made in your deserts.  For more information feel free to check-out our "Healthy Blog" on our website at www.rejuvenate-you.org

Eat Healthy and Be Well!

What is a Myers Cocktail?

Today's blog post is going to educate our readers about a "Myers Cocktail".

Q. What is a Myers Cocktail?

A. Myers Coctail is an alternative therapy that was invented over a half century by John Myers.  A Myers Cocktail is typically a combination of Vitamins C, B Complex, B5, B6, B12, Folic Acid, Calcium and Magnesium (blended with sterile water or saline).  The specific amounts of nutrients can vary depending on the patient and the condition being treated.

Q. How is a Myers Cocktail administered?

Dr. Bino Rucker at RejuvenateYou getting a Myers Cocktail

A. It can be infused directly into the circulatory system, generally over 15-25 minutes by gentle “push” or 40-60 minutes by “drip” (i.e. Myers Cocktail is used as an add-on with a Vitamin C IV Therapy).

Q. What are the benefits of a Myers Cocktail?

A. Having the mixture added directly to the blood has better absorption rates.  By going directly into the bloodstream the Myers Cocktail avoids the digestive system, where most nutrients are poorly absorbed and mostly eliminated.  For most of the general population, over 50% of the vitamins and minerals taken by mouth are lost through urine and stool.

Q. Who can benefit from a Myers Cocktail?

A. Pretty much anyone wanting to improve and maintain their overall health.  Rucker Integrative Medicine has treated athletes, individuals under chronic stress, students, those with compromised immune status, seniors, etc.  Some of the symptoms a Myers Cocktail can help relieve (but not limited to):

• Fatigue and Low energy
• Seasonal Allergies, Asthma, Sinusitis
• Eczema, Acne and other skin conditions
• Migraines
• Hormonal imbalance
• Poor memory and concentration
• Stress, Anxiety and Depression
• Muscle spasm and pain, Muscle recovery and endurance
• Arthritis and Chronic Pain
• Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue syndrome

Q. How often does one get a Myers Cocktail?

A. Myers Cocktails may be used weekly over 3-5 weeks (or more). This will usually be tapered down as symptoms improvement is monitored.  Myers Cocktails may also be used monthly for chronic conditions (migraines, allergies, etc), general health maintenance and to help support immune function.

Q. Are there any side effects?

A. Myers Cocktails are a very safe, proven and effective therapy with minimal risks. The most common side effect is occasional redness or irritation at the site of injection, and this resolves shortly after the treatment. Some patients may experience low blood pressure or light-headedness during or after injection, but these typically only last for 5 to 10 minutes. Having a mild taste of B vitamins in the back of the throat is not uncommon, but this diminishes shortly after treatment.  Some of our patients have noted a feeling of warmth and relaxation coming over their body due to the magnesium (muscle relaxant)

Q. What is the cost?

A. Currently we charge $95 Cash.  Insurance does not reimburse for Myers Cocktail Therapy.

For more information about any of our alternative medical services feel free to call our Bradenton Office (941) 448-1199.  You can also send us an email at info@ruckerozonedoc.com

Spinach Coconut Smoothie Delight

This smoothie was inspired with the help of my good friend Shelley Stuart Butler in Charlotte, NC.  Shelley and I worked together and have known each other for almost 20 years now.  I was talking to her about the smoothies I have made and she told me about a smoothie she makes regularly utilizing spinach as an ingredient.  I hadn't added any raw vegetables to any of my smoothies.  I always assumed it wouldn't work well with the fruits I was using....boy was I wrong!!!  I followed her lead and came up with my "Spinach Coconut Smoothie Delight".

Ingredients:
4 oz. of Spinach (Handful will suffice)
1 Banana
1/4 cup Blueberries
1/2 cup Coconut Milk
1 scoop Jay Robb Protein Powder (I used the Strawberry for this one, any flavor you like)
1/4 cup Water
7-8 Ice Cubes
1 tbsp Chia Seed

Put all the ingredients in together and blend it on high until it's smooth.

We use the Vitamix Blender and it blends everything very smooth.  I used to use Garden of Life Raw Protein in my smoothies, and still will in some cases.  But adding spinach to this smoothie blows it out of the water.  Without a doubt one of the best smoothies I have ever made and tasted.  In the future I might add some carrots to this smoothie to see how it goes.  I drank this after the gym and it was incredibly refreshing.  Could have this everyday in the morning or as a post-workout drink.

I am going to call it either a "Spinach Coconut Smoothie Delight" or "The Shelley" in honor of my friend.  Thank you for the inspiration Shelley!

Eat Healthy and Be Well!

RejuvenateYou is an Alternative Healthcare Practice, and we are experts in the field of getting our patients healthy and transforming their lives.  RejuvenateYou Anti-Aging and Weight Loss Center has offices in Sarasota, Bradenton, and the Tampa area.  For more information about any of our alternative health services feel free to call our Bradenton Office (941) 448-1199 or Tampa Office (813) 832-1199.  You can also reach us on our website at www.rejuvenate-you.org