Paleo Diet 101
With people today living longer than they have been in the past, it’s essential to maintain a better quality of life than ever before. This isn’t achieved by taking endless prescriptions but rather by changing how we think about our diets and nutrition. It’s a definite challenge to change how we eat. No one […]
Read More »List of Ingredients On Food Labels You Should Know.
Become a savvy label reader and you will make healthier food choices. Labels serve as a podium for consumer education, meaning it’s the small print in the ingredients list and the nutrition information table that you should take notice of, to make sure you know what your are getting. The rules state that […]
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3 Steps To Keep Your Herbs Fresh
3 Steps To Keep Your Herbs Fresh Fresh herbs change bland food to tasty and healthy meals. The most popular fresh herbs used in cooking are parsley, cilantro (coriander), basil, rosemary, dill, mint, oregano, sage, and thyme. The nutritional benefits of fresh herbs are surprisingly high. For example, cilantro is used for heavy metal cleansing. Parsley […]
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Beware of False “Gluten Free” Menus and Brands
Restaurants are slowly realizing the importance of providing gluten-free dishes. While some have offered gluten-free options for years, this does not mean their claims are true. The following story is the perfect example of such a scenario. A few years ago, a famous pizza chain unveiled what it called the “gluten-free crust.” The pizza […]
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Could There Be a Trace of Gluten in Your Medication?
Gluten in pharmaceuticals is found in the inactive ingredients in medicine – also known as excipients. Excipients are defined as pharmacologically inactive substances that are included in the final formulation of the drug product. The purpose of the excipients is multifunctional. They provide bulk to the product and allow for the drug to be […]
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Lectins, Phytates and Gluten Free Diet
We talk about gluten ~ Gluten is a sticky, water-soluble protein that is found in grains like wheat, barley, rye and triticale (a cross between wheat and rye). Grains that contain gluten will cause discomfort for people who have Celiac disease or are gluten intolerant. Check out our 7 Things to know before starting […]
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Which Cutting Board To Use And How To Keep It Clean
Whether you are slicing, chopping, or carving – a good cutting board is essential in the kitchen! Not all cutting boards are created equal, and if not used or cleaned properly, harmful bacteria will harbour in them. Choosing the proper cutting board and knowing how to clean it properly is crucial to avoid poisoning yourself […]
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