Have you ever wondered what gluten, heartburn and GERD have to do with one another? Apparently much of what we know about the latter two is totally wrong and has led to overuse of popular medications for years. The side effects of these drugs include issues close to the heart of women — osteoporosis (just…
When it comes to what goes into our food, we often aren’t told the whole story. And gluten-free processed food is no exception. There are plenty of things the food industry would rather you not question… especially gluten free food additives in your favorite products. In the US, food additives hold the title “Generally Recognized…
I’ve spent the past year traveling the US and it continually amazes me how many people either don’t want to believe that there is such a thing as gluten free sugar addiction OR they chose to ignore it. I honestly don’t think that any of us who care deeply for our health are in the…
If you can’t get enough of seasonal fall dishes, stuffed acorn squash is the answer! It’s sometimes overlooked in lieu of pumpkin based recipes, but I’m here to tell you to cash in on this autumn gem. Flavorful stuffed acorn squash with spicy Spanish style quinoa is zesty and comforting, as well as a completely vegan…
If you’re still trying to figure out how to deal with being gluten free and finding a love of your new lifestyle and food, then this is for you! While my journey to being gluten free started off with a sense of relief because I knew what was wrong, eventually I dealt with the…
Have you ever felt like doctors don’t take you seriously? You know that something is wrong with your health, but your practitioner is too quick to dismiss the concerns you experience. Through your own research, you stumble upon this concept called gluten intolerance and realize that all of the signs of gluten sensitivity listed are…
In the past several years, there’s been numerous articles on the effects that gut flora or gut bacteria can have on your health. Whether it’s for mental, digestive, or even immune health, we can all get on board with those ideas and swallow down a probiotic pill or cultured food. But would you also consider…
Are you looking for a convenient way to make some gluten-free pasta without all the processed gluten-free flour? How about making zucchini ‘pasta’? Though I never heard of it until more recently, I’m in love! You can either purchase a spiralizer or just a simple veggie peeler you probably use for potatoes and cucumbers. Since I…
Let’s start a revolution, yes? As the gluten-free diet has been tarnished publicly as being one of the “worst fads in 2013″, let’s show those hating on our way of living that there are some pretty cool aspects to it! It’s neither a fad nor all bad and some (like myself) would argue that this…
Straight from the tropical jungles of Jamaica, I’m personally sharing with you this incredibly simple recipe that’s both sweet, satisfying and a tasty addition to your dinner! Now I’m sure you saw the word “Fried” and thought “Jen, come on! You’re into healthy stuff and you’re now telling me to fry something?” Yes and no.…
