Did you know that some restaurant eggs use pancake batter in the eggs to make them extra fluffy? Or that some potato chips contain wheat starch or malt vinegar? Learn more about these hidden sources of gluten. Oats In their purest form, oats are naturally gluten-free. However, many oats are processed in factories where cross-contamination is a concern. And in some cases, … [Read more...]
Tips for Successful Grilling That Won’t Harm Your Health
Grilling fresh vegetables and fruits without oil is the healthiest way to enjoy a healthy BBQ. It’s also an easy way to add natural, mouthwatering flavor to foods without risking your health. Vegetables don’t need oil to prevent them from sticking to the grill. You can use lemon or lime juice or other marinades instead. You can also use a grill basket or kabob skewers … [Read more...]
Grab Organic Blueberries to Slow Aging
When it comes to fruits, you should consider moderation and careful selection. When asked to recommend one type of fruit overall, the answer is berries. They are some of the healthiest fruits on the planet, in part because they haven’t been hybridized into giant fruits full of sugar. They are instead small and densely packed with a variety of potent phyto-chemcials that do … [Read more...]
All About Onions
Onion is a staple in most of the known cuisines in the world. I personally cannot get over how delicious caramelized onions can be. In Indian cuisine it is the base of almost all curries and stews. Pour a little oil, add chopped onions, garlic, and green chili, there you have it! The perfect base to build any dish. Onions are extremely versatile and add a distinct flavor to … [Read more...]
Grain-Free Ground Rules
Stock your pantry with enough foods that don’t contain grain to sustain you for at least three days. Fortunately, it’s much easier than it used to be ten or twenty years ago to find the grain-free foods that you need. Here’s what to do when going grain free: 1. Avoid all grains, including flour (even gluten-free). Stay away from the three Ps that cause Americans the most … [Read more...]