An estimated 15 million people have one or more food allergies in the United States. For them, social gatherings with food can be an exercise in anxiety as they navigate the buffet table in search of foods that are safe to eat. Dr. Kara Wada, an allergy and immunology physician at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, says while you might not want to bother the … [Read more...]
A Delicious, Gluten Free Thanksgiving is Possible!
Certified nutritionist?and author Aimee Aristotelous says, "Sticking to your gluten-free nutrition goals during the holidays is actually simple, and you don?t have to give up your favorite meal traditions."?Aimee, who also avoids gluten,??offers tips on how to have a?delicious,?gluten-free holiday: 1. There are many healthy gluten-free holiday choices. Believe it or not, … [Read more...]
Surprising Foods That May Contain Gluten
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...]