Here’s What You Need To Know About Gluten-Free Barbecuing

    BY JANE SANDWOOD Gluten-related disorders affect officially only 1% of Canadians, however, researchers have discovered that the real figure is likely to be significantly higher with the disease believed to be going undiagnosed in a staggering 90% of cases. On top of this growing numbers of people are choosing to exclude gluten from […]

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keto diet

What Are Ketones and How Does Ketosis Work In Your Body?

  BY JOHN HAWTHORNE Ketones — It sounds like a musical term one uses when tuning a piano to help maintain a harmonic balance. Far from musical, ketones do however play a very important role in keeping a different type of instrument balanced, tuned and ready for any type of performance: your body. The musical […]

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14 Gluten-Free Breakfast Cake Ideas

  Are you searching for an easy morning meal? Try one of our gluten-free breakfast cakes. These recipes are created using ingredients such as fruit, nuts, seeds, vegetables, healthy fats and sweeteners such as pure maple syrup, honey or agave. Starting your day with a delicious breakfast cake packed with goodness will provide you with […]

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coffee

Cooking With Coffee the Gluten-Free Way

    BY JANE SANDWOOD Most Canadians admit that they can’t function without a good cup of coffee early in the morning and even throughout the day. While we revere a good cup of java and pull our noses up at burnt coffee beans we tend to leave the grounds in the pantry when it comes to […]

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Top 10 Gluten-Free Squash Recipes

      Squash is super versatile in cooking. The nutty yet mild flavour of squash adds wonderful flavour to soups, salads, casseroles, and desserts. Squash is low in calories and includes a large amount of vitamin A. Other significant vitamins such as C, E, B6, niacin, thiamin, and folate are also prevalent in squash. […]

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6 Surprising Benefits of a Gluten-Free Diet

    BY AMANDA BENTLEY Gluten is a protein which is found in wheat, rye, and barley and we consume it when we eat cereals, bread or grains. This protein gives bread its elasticity, accounting for its chewy texture. It’s no fresh news that gluten is bad for people with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity, […]

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vegan

How To Veganize Your Gluten-Free Recipes

  Following a gluten-free diet is challenging enough, add veganism and you may think that you no longer can have your favourite foods. If you are a beginner vegan and feel overwhelmed, don’t worry, you will find that cooking vegan gluten-free food is now easier than ever.  You will also find that most grocery stores have […]

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Palak Paneer Recipe | Indian Cheese & Spinach Curry

  RECIPE BY ANDREIA MACHADO It is my pleasure to introduce professional chef Andreia Machado as our guest blogger. Her career includes working at the Bulgari Hotel in Milan and the Gordon Ramsay Group in London. Palak paneer recipe, an Indian curry with soft cubes of cheese simmered in a mildly spiced spinach gravy. All of […]

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10 Best Gluten-Free One Pot Meals in 2017

  The one pot meal style of cooking is a combination of vegetables, meat or both, with rice, pasta or potatoes cooked in superb sauces. The recipes are no fuss home cooked gluten-free meals with minimal cleanup. After a busy day, comforting one pot meals are a wonderful way to end the day because they […]

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How to Choose a Perfect Hostess Gift During Holiday Season

  During festive season there are many party and dinner invitations, and it is customary to bring a gift for the hostess or host. The gift is called hostess gift and differs from the gift you would bring to a birthday or anniversary celebration. A hostess gift is something that the hostess or host would […]

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chicken, roast

How To Make Perfect Roasted Chicken

  When it comes to a favourite dish, golden roasted chicken is on top of the list. Just imagine tender juicy chicken with crispy skin that takes only minutes to prepare for baking.   Here are few basic steps to get you there   Seasoning It is important to season the chicken ahead of time, […]

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Exploring New Cuisines While Keeping Gluten-Free

  BY JANE SANDWOOD Have you ever wanted to try a new style of food, but you stop yourself because you don’t know if it is gluten-free? The truth is, many Americans who have diet restrictions get stuck into certain food habits in ways that keep their culinary palate clear of exciting, cosmopolitan cuisines.  A […]

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