Posts Tagged ‘gluten free’

  • 0
    Understanding Gluten Sensitivity
    Gluten sensitivity affects one third of the American population. These are people who have mild to moderate symptoms from eating the proteins found in wheat and other grains. Celiac Disease, the most extreme form of gluten sensitivity, affects 1% of the population. A recent study showed that people who are gluten sensitive and have been properly diagnosed could save...
    by Dr. Misty White at May 24th, 2010 at 09:05 am
  • 0
    Nuts about Coconut Oil
    This is me enjoying a coconut oil massage in Boracay, Philippines. I was born and raised in the tropics and whenever I think of home, I think about coconut oil. Never a beach trip goes by without my friends and I getting hour long coconut oil massages from the island massage therapists. The smell and texture of coconut oil gliding against your skin is very different from...
    by Karla Mercado at April 23rd, 2010 at 07:04 am
  • 0
    Gluten-Free Vegetable Lasagna
    Want to taste the carbo-loaded delights of traditional Italian food without pasta’s simple carbs? Try complex carbohydrate rich vegetable lasagna. Layer by layer, this dish is full of vitamin C, beta-carotene, manganese, potassium and fiber. Buon Appetito! What you need: 3 eggs 32 ounces ricotta or goat feta cheese ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon...
    by Christine Dionese L.Ac at March 3rd, 2010 at 11:03 am
  • 0
    An Eco-Friendly Valentine Get Away
    Follow the rose petal road for an eco-friendly DIY romantic getaway in your own house that starts om the dining room and ends in the bedroom. By BsaB. First off, cook your sweetie a delicious Vegetable Puttanesca, fast enough to whip up in under an hour. There’s nothing more romantic than a hearty, gluten, egg, soy, and cow dairy free pasta dish that’s...
    by Karla Mercado at February 12th, 2010 at 09:02 am
  • 5
    The Unsung Delights of Quinoa
    I like to go against the culinary grain (pun intended!) but I have to agree with the higher-ups in the foodie syndicate who deem quinoa one of the Top 10 Things you should be eating right now (it’s pronounced KEE-new-ah or KEEN-wah). The ancient harvest native to South America is a seed and not a grain. Technically it’s a pseudocereal, or broadleaf plant (meaning...
    by Laura Seery at January 25th, 2010 at 02:01 pm
  • 3
    Vegetable Puttanesca Recipe
    Puttanesca is a traditional spicy Italian sauce that’s perfect for cold weather. You might be surprised to see the large quantities of garlic, pepper, and oregano it calls for but don’t be shy! This meal is packed with nutrients like lycopene, vitamin C, and folate. The sauce also happens to be gluten, egg, soy, and cow dairy free. What you need: 1/2 head...
    by Christine Dionese L.Ac at January 14th, 2010 at 09:01 am
  • 2
    A Healthy Side for Your Thanksgiving Table
    Thanksgiving is a new holiday for me since we don’t celebrate it back home so my first one was quite an experience–I remember eating too much, feeling lethargic, and having turkey sandwiches for the next couple of weeks. When you consume too much food especially if it’s greasy or loaded with processed, simple carbohydrates (like prepacked cakes, pies...
    by Karla Mercado at November 18th, 2009 at 08:11 am
  • 1
    Healthy Homemade Halloween Treats
    Forget the store-bought candies and commercially produced stuff. Satisfy your sweet tooth with these healthy homemade treats this weekend: Vampire Fudgesicles. Popsicles are great but often filled with artificial coloring and flavoring or poor quality ingredients. Keep it fresh and healthy by using fresh raspberries, strawberries, organic milk or yogurt (if your little...
    by Karla Mercado at October 29th, 2009 at 08:10 am
« Older Entries