Win-It-Wednesday: Best Kitchen Pulses Gift Pack
With the Holidays here we’re all thinking about baking up a storm. Cookies, cakes, pies and loaves – but since they need to be made gluten-free…alternative flours need to be discovered and explored.
If you’re looking for a gluten-free flour that is higher in protein, fiber and rich in micronutrients (including iron, calcium, magnesium and B Vitamins) than most any other gluten-free flour, look no further than Best Kitchen Pulse Flours. And if you’re like me, any way that I can incorporate healthier alternatives into my life the better!
Other bonuses are that Best pulses are natural, non-GMO, certified-organic and kosher.
I was unfamiliar with pulse flours until Shelley Case introduced them to me a few years back. Shelley explained to me that pulses (also known as legumes) include all types of dried peas & beans, lentils and chickpeas. Frequently overlooked in the gluten-free diet, pulses are one of the most nutritious and versatile foods. They are high in fiber, protein, B vitamins (especially folate), and a variety of minerals-plus they are low in fat, sodium and have a low-glycemic index.
Pulse Flours are simply pulses ground up into flour. I like that Best Kitchen’s offers Whole Chickpea and Whole Pea Flours – not split, like so many others. The benefit of Whole Flours is that they include the “seed coat”, or the outer husk of the pulses, which contain 90% of the fiber and are loaded with antioxidants. Another bonus: Baking with Whole Flours also gives baked goods more “body” than Split Flours.
All these healthy and flavorful reasons are why I am so glad that Best Kitchen Pulses are this week’s WIN-It-Wednesday sponsor on BeFreeForMe.com. Best Kitchen Pulses will provide four (Yes….4!) LUCKY BeFreeForMe members a gift pack of gluten-free flours and fibers, just in time for holiday baking! The gift pack includes:
~ Best Cooking Pulses Apron
~ Best Whole Yellow Pea Flour (1kg)
~ Best Chickpea Flour (1kg)
~ Best Green Split Pea Flour (1kg)
~ Best Pea Fiber (1kg)
~ Naked Yumpeez – roasted split peas shaker (I love to snack on these… or include in baking as a nut substitute, or as a salad topper)
How can you WIN?
Easy!
Reply to this blog and tell us how you incorporate healthy ways into your life (Me? I try to take a nice brisk walk at lunchtime… gets me some exercise, and reduces stress levels!). Four (4) winners will be randomly chosen from entries received before Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 12:00 midnight EST; and two (2) more winners will be randomly chosen from entries received between Wednesday, December 5 and Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 12:00 midnight EST.
Good Luck, sneak in the healthy alternatives in life whenever possible, as always…
Be Free!
Want some recipes using Best Kitchen Pulses? Check out these links:
Tags: Best Kitchen Pulses, healthy Gluten-free flours, Win-It-Wednesday
November 28th, 2012 at 7:23 am
I make sure that I exercise everyday; whether I have 20 minutes or an hour to give, I make it a priority.
November 28th, 2012 at 8:08 am
We involve the whole family whether it is a family walk after dinner or a game of WII we always try to move after a full day to releive stress, exercise and promote good habits of just moving instead of just sitting in front of the TV or computer each night.
November 28th, 2012 at 8:22 am
I usually walk my dogs a few times a week, eat fruit and veggies several times a week, drink filtered water, eat no junk food.
November 28th, 2012 at 10:12 am
I try to stay healthy by taking probiotics daily and adding ground flax and chia seeds into my foods! I love taking walks as well! 🙂
November 28th, 2012 at 10:22 am
I start my day with a healthy breakfast consisting of Irish Oatmeal with cinnamon and honey. Sometimes a nice bowl of fruit. I strive for 30 minutes of consistent exercise 4-5 times a week, some cardio and some weight training. I keep healthy snacks on hand such as almonds, celery, tomatoes and sometimes hummus. I use PB2 Peanut Butter because of portion control and less fat. I am very conscious of what I eat. Somedays, I do very well and somedays not so much. But I strive for consistency and don’t beat myself up when I let my guard down a bit!
November 28th, 2012 at 10:33 am
I make fresh lemonade with organic lemons and stevia instead of colas.
November 28th, 2012 at 11:37 am
I try to exercise twice a week for an hour and a half as well as walking briskly three times a week.
November 28th, 2012 at 11:56 am
I take the dog for an extra lap around the neighborhood to get exercise. It’s good for both of us!
November 28th, 2012 at 12:36 pm
I drink green tea every morning to get my day off to a healthy start. Thanks for a chance to try these pulse flours.
November 28th, 2012 at 1:41 pm
I make drinking lots of water as easy as possible. There is a case of bottles in my car. I keep water both cold and at room temp to satisfy whatever the particular desire is at that moment. I have lots of clean glasses and to-go bottles easily accessible. Making it easy to dispense makes it even easier to consume.
November 28th, 2012 at 2:51 pm
I exercise three days a week. It’s not to stay thin, but to stay healthy. If I don’t keep active I get sicker and my body starts to break down.
November 28th, 2012 at 5:40 pm
I drink water and avoid caffeine. I always eat a good breakfast and snack on veggies between meals. I always park away from the front door, so I can get some added steps into my day!
November 28th, 2012 at 8:05 pm
I exercise 5 days a week and walk briskly at least 4 days and eat fresh fruit and vegetables every day.
November 29th, 2012 at 1:11 am
I workout a few times a week and have learned that I need to take breaks in my day to keep my mental health in a good state.
November 29th, 2012 at 2:15 am
I keep try to keep count of sodium in the foods I eat daily, eat fresh fruits and veggies, and not touch the salt shaker. After going on Rice Diet it is amazing seeing how much sodium is in one item that I used to eat!
November 29th, 2012 at 7:48 am
I try to stay healthy by eating quality foods and exercising.
November 29th, 2012 at 8:38 am
I run at least 3 or 4 days per week and try to eat more veggies. I start my morning with about 16 oz. of water before coffee and a brisk run. Fruit isn’t a problem, but getting enough veggies and fiber is a work in progress 🙂
November 29th, 2012 at 9:11 am
I exercise everyday by walking my dog, Bessie in the am and pm. I am also trying to drink more water daily
and eat less refined and processed foods!
November 29th, 2012 at 9:12 am
I eat right, exercise and do yoga twice a week.
November 29th, 2012 at 9:14 am
My family is new to the healthy lifestyle we are changing our purchasing habits to include organic items, exercising daily and making better choices!
November 29th, 2012 at 9:57 am
I incorporate healthy ways in my life by keeping a positive outlook on life, makes a huge difference on my well being!
November 29th, 2012 at 12:15 pm
I get a lot of exercise chasing the grandkids around.
November 29th, 2012 at 6:14 pm
I try to eat more fruits and vegetables and I am really trying to find healthier snacks.
November 29th, 2012 at 8:14 pm
how you incorporate healthy ways into your life
Health is an act of daily living for me. Gluten I avoid like the plague; however I also know that living gluten free, I know that certain nutrients are not always apart of living daily. I make sure I take a multi vitamin to replace what I lack in my diet. I also find ways to add fruit into different meat dishes I bake, like i added pureed persimmons as a glaze on chicken ! I added fresh apple and grated cinnamon to my oatmeal. Health is also mind , I pray daily . This helps me be more focused on tasks.
November 29th, 2012 at 9:20 pm
I try to eat mostly organic foods, especially fruits & vegetables to stay healthy.
November 29th, 2012 at 11:26 pm
I like to watch funny videos. Laughter really is the best medicine!!!
November 30th, 2012 at 4:07 am
tryin to drink more water – that’s my weakness…..
November 30th, 2012 at 9:56 am
“Healthy” starts from the inside out. Making sure your diet is balanced and nutritional is especially important for Celiacs — sometimes hard to do! When away from home, I always have a healthy, gluten-free snack with me just in case g-f options are not available. I think these new-for-me whole grain flours fit right in with my philosophy. 🙂
November 30th, 2012 at 10:44 am
I like to run and workout at least 3 times a week after work. I do not eat fast food.
November 30th, 2012 at 12:20 pm
My family stays away from fried foods and eats lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. As a person who is learning about baking Gluten free, this combo pack from Best Cooking Pulses would be a great way for me to try different and healthy flour alternatives.
November 30th, 2012 at 7:41 pm
I do yoga twice a week and I eat lots of fruits and vegetables.
December 1st, 2012 at 9:01 am
I try to start my day off with a healthy breakfast and exercise.
December 3rd, 2012 at 9:04 am
I eat lots of vegetables and other healthy food.
December 4th, 2012 at 10:59 am
I exercise at Fitness and try to drink more water.
December 5th, 2012 at 7:12 am
After the young kiddos are in bed for their daily nap, I jump on the treadmill for a quick walk.
December 5th, 2012 at 11:32 am
Baking is always a challenge for a Celiac, so I am forever seeking new, healthy flours that incorporate vitamins and minerals with flavor and produce a good baked product. Europe uses more of the pulses-type flours, including all types of dried peas & beans, lentils and chickpeas. In the U.S., these types of flours are hard to find — I would really welcome the opportunity to try the Best Cooking Pulses — and promise to share my culinary experiences.
December 5th, 2012 at 11:34 am
I eat as little processed food as possible.
December 5th, 2012 at 1:24 pm
Do something nice without letting on it was you. You’ll smile all day long!
December 5th, 2012 at 2:48 pm
5 or 10 minutes of yoga here and there when I can’t fit in a whole workout. Thanks for a second chance to win
December 5th, 2012 at 5:36 pm
I try to exercise each week and watch the calorie intake!
December 5th, 2012 at 9:10 pm
I walk my two dogs (both Lab mixes, shelter rescues & wonderful exercise buddies) 3 to 6 miles at least 5 days a week. They always remind me when its time to go & look so sad if I appear unmotivated at any point. They guilt me into walking and I always feel awesome & refreshed when we get done.
December 5th, 2012 at 9:54 pm
I drink alot of water and eat lots of veggies
December 6th, 2012 at 5:49 am
I find time during the day to de-stress by doing relaxation techniques. It is amazing how much meditation works to relieve the stresses we face daily!
December 6th, 2012 at 7:16 am
I’m eating more vegetables…and less sugar this past year. Drinking more water…and less diet coke. Now, it’s time to introduce exercise back into my schedule.
December 6th, 2012 at 7:53 am
I am trying to eat more fruits and vegetables as well as cook with healthier grains so this giveaway would be wonderful to win.
December 6th, 2012 at 10:10 am
I was diagnosed celiac at 63 yrs. old and had to relearn how to eat healthy. I prided myself in being a good mother who made every meal as healthy as possible and I must say I did a good job of it. As a stay at home mom I read everything I could put my hands on to discover what the best foods were. Luckily, this helped me when I was told I needed to change my diet to Gluten Free. Today, I bake my own bread, make my own cocunut milk, yogurt and butters. I walk my shih tzu Sweetie every AM for 2 blocks and feel like I am no more than 40 but will actually be 70 in January. I still mow the lawn, do my own painting and groom my pet. Every celiac person should feel as good as me. You just need to savour each day and make every meal a healthy one.
December 6th, 2012 at 4:30 pm
I’m such a couch potato, so I decided to become accountable for exercising by asking my neighbor to be my bike riding buddy. It’s been great for our bodies and gives us a chance to destress our minds too!
December 6th, 2012 at 5:35 pm
I drink 8 glasses or more water and exercise 5 days a week.
December 7th, 2012 at 12:53 am
I walk at least 3 times a week 2-3 miles at the walking trail and I cut out fattening foods later in the evening and replaced with veggies and yogurt.
December 7th, 2012 at 10:12 am
I have been gluten-free for about 10 years now…It’s been a long haul, so to speak. Now there are so many options for cooking and eating gf foods! I love to cook and bake and have been trying all different flours. I’ve started doing yoga again and drink tons of water…and herbal teas, hot and iced. My family eats the way I do, mostly, since I’m the cook, and i feel they’re getting healthier all the time. We take our 6 dogs out for a run/walk every week….hiking at least a mile or more with them. We fly fish, camp out a lot, and generally have fun exercising our bodies with the daily chores.
December 10th, 2012 at 6:46 am
Gluten free is not always the healthest ~ its nice to learn that we can add fiber and health to the GF life!
December 10th, 2012 at 4:50 pm
I walk and lift weights 2 -3 times a week. I also eat a lot of greens all organic, if possible. No wheat, dairy and sugar. I also cook healthy meals for my family. I am in my 40’s and I have never felt better!!!
December 11th, 2012 at 8:09 am
My friend and I have started the water aerobic class at the Y. I even talked my husband into the Aqua Zumba on Thursday evening! Both classes are so much fun!
December 11th, 2012 at 10:31 am
If I have to go up or down by just 1 or 2 floors, I take the stairs. I also park farther out in parking lots. My DH has been so supportive of me & our DS (both diagnosed with Celiac this past Fall). He has to brown bag it for his lunch & he did try GF bread but it just didn’t work. So we have a mixed kitchen & when I prepare his lunch in the mornings I wear exam gloves to keep from getting glutened.
December 11th, 2012 at 10:42 am
I try to use the more nutritional flours in my GF baking
December 11th, 2012 at 2:10 pm
Besides having increased my walking activity to 1 hour a day, I also jump rope three times a week. The jump rope contains 5lb weights on the handles, making it a more challenging exercise. I also take the stairs at work and at my apartment building, instead of the elevator. Having been diagnosed with multiple food allergies, I tend not to eat out much and cook at home more often. I eat more fruits and vegetables, as well as increase beans into my diet. I drink rice milk and try to spoil myself to gluten-free snacks once in a while. I also take my nieces and nephews for a walk, or to play at the park, whenever they come over to visit. This, not only provides me with outdoor fun, it is also a great workout for the entire family.
December 11th, 2012 at 9:36 pm
I try to exercise three or more times a week and take the stairs instead of the elevator.I drink water and aviod soda except for special occiasons.