Xanthan Gum vs. Guar Gum
Since 2012 my recipes have called for guar gum instead of Xanthan gum. Ever wondered why I do this? There is a method to my gluten-free “scientific” madness! Check it out …
Read MoreGluten-free Baking Powder Brands
Don’t you hate it when your baked goods just don’t perform the way you know they should. Baking powder can play an important role in your recipe. Here’s a list of name brands of baking powder that are gluten-free. Some are also aluminum-free, reduced sodium, peanut-free and kosher. Recipe performance can vary depending on your flour blend, so try different brands to suit your needs.
Read MoreAre You Oat-Sensitive on a Gluten-Free Diet?
Are you celiac or have a gluten-intolerance? Can you eat oats? If you still struggle with gastrointestinal upsets after eating gluten-free oats or oatmeal, you may have Avenin to blame, says Dr. Barbara Griffin of Vital Health Inc.
Read MoreFor What It’s Worth
A note not about gluten free food or recipes but instead about, and to, my mom and remembering her love of life, flowers and family. Her special tea cup sits now in my cupboard … and brings a smile to my face every time I see it. Missing her and Dad oh so much!
Read MoreHow Colorful is Your Sink?
Eating fruits and vegetables from the entire color wheel, red, yellow, orange, green, blue, purple, and even white, can provide health benefits. Powerful antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals can play an important role in reducing the risk of heart disease, certain types of cancer, obesity, high blood pressure, arthritis, and also boost the immune system.
Read MoreConfessions of a Hurom Slow Juicer Newbie
The Hurom Slow Juicer is perfect for a gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan lifestyle or diet. Use organic fruits, vegetables, and greens to make fresh nutrient-rich juices to boost your immune system or for weight loss. The dry, high-fiber pulp can be added to baking recipes, or used in cooking sauces.
Read MoreMesh Tea Balls
Creating flavored oils or cooking with herbs can be simplified by using mesh tea balls for a variety of cooking tasks and recipe creations. Use mesh tea balls when using loose leaf tea, adding fresh or dried herbs to recipes, or flavoring oils for salad dressings.
Read MoreGreen Vegetables are as Good as Gold
Cooking with dark leafy greens, cruciferous vegetables, and legumes is an easy way to add nutritional health benefits from vitamins and antioxidants into your gluten-free diet. Some of these powerhouse greens include kale, spinach, Brussels Sprouts, broccoli, and peas. It is easy to incorporate these foods into your meals with our serving suggestions.
Read MoreLove Your Legumes and They’ll Love You Back
Legumes are an important part of a healthy, gluten-free diet. They are also very beneficial for vegans and vegetarians. They provide essential nutrients, high levels of protein, help maintain healthy blood sugar levels, enable sustained energy and endurance, and provide excellent fiber, without adding high levels of fat. Here’s how they individually stack up.
Read MoreQuinoa – Don’t Let Its Small Size Fool You!
Quinoa is gluten-free, easy to digest, and high in iron, phosphorus, magnesium, and fiber. In a quarter cup, quinoa packs five grams of protein, only three grams of fat, and as little as five mg of sodium.
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