(Family Features) Many families look to the new year as a time to reset their eating habits and focus on making healthier choices. However, adults aren’t the only ones who could use a menu refresh as children may also need to focus on healthier food choices. A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed children consume an unhealthy amount of added sugar … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Finding Safe Gluten-Free Holiday Candy
Strolling down the candy aisle around Christmas time can be overwhelming even if you don’t have to avoid gluten, but when you do, it can be a serious (and daunting) challenge. What to Look for on the Label If you’re gluten-free, you already know wheat is on the “must avoid” list. Almost all traditional products containing flour as an ingredient contain wheat. While wheat is … [Read more...]
Avocados May Help Manage Obesity, Prevent Diabetes
Your guacamole may hold the key to managing obesity and helping delay or prevent diabetes, according to a new study by a University of Guelph research team. For the first time, researchers led by Prof. Paul Spagnuolo have shown how a compound found only in avocados can inhibit cellular processes that normally lead to diabetes. In safety testing in humans, the team also found … [Read more...]
Is Spelt Flour Gluten Free?
White spelt flour comes from milling spelt an ancient grain that is a relative of wheat. It is one of the most popular and widely available non-wheat flours. The full name of spelt is Triticum aestivum var. spelta. It is a cereal grain in the wheat family that has been cultivated for thousands of years – originally in Iran, then Europe and only in the past century has spelt … [Read more...]
What are the Best Non-Dairy Milks?
If you need to avoid dairy products, there is some very good news for you. The marketplace is full of non-dairy options for those who shun the stuff that comes from cows and goats. Prices aren't too high; availability is good in most parts of the country and you can really learn to enjoy some great-tasting beverages. It's possible that you've already heard of things like soy … [Read more...]