Antioxidants, ORAC scores, free radicals and oxidative stress: These things have become trendy topics as far as health and longevity are concerned. Perhaps you've recently jumped on the antioxidant supplement bandwagon, or maybe you remain wary of manufacturers' liberal use of these latest buzzwords, unsure of whether they're safe or effective? Many people have heard that…
I’m excited to share with you how to go gluten-free with cooking flours and baking flours — thanks to my list of the best gluten-free flours. Most people today use white flour and wheat flour, neither of which are good for your health. Most white and wheat flours are bleached, contain gluten (which many people…
If your only contact with chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans) has been adding them to a salads or occasionally eating hummus, then you’re missing out on some of the serious benefits of chickpea flour. This type of flour has all the same benefits of chickpea nutrition, since it’s simply made using one ingredient: roasted (or…
Buckwheat — a nutrient-packed, gluten-free seed that has been abundantly consumed in Asian countries for centuries — is now becoming increasingly popular in the U.S., Canada and Europe. What are the benefits of eating buckwheat? Buckwheat seeds, also called “groats" or kasha in certain parts of the world,” are packed with nutrients and antioxidants − like rutin, tannins…
If you're a frequenter of food blogs, there's a good chance you've probably already spotted this savory soy substitute in a few of your favorite gluten-free recipes. Tamari, a liquid condiment popular for its smooth flavor and versatility, may have only just begun making the rounds recently, but it's actually been around for over a…
The sun's golden warmth on your skin may feel nice, but it could be wreaking havoc on your skin. One of the most visible, and the most common, symptoms of sun damage to your skin is sun spots. Also known as liver spots, solar lentigo, or age spots, not only do sun spots on skin make…
In our gluten-free diet world, it’s easy to get tripped up by the number of options. What’s actually good for me? Which alternatives are better left on the grocery store shelf? Corn flour is a gluten-free option that you should know about. There are some caveats — it shouldn’t always be your first choice — but…
There's something about biting into a piece of carrot cake — it brings back memories of family holidays and springtime. It's no wonder carrot cake has become a traditional American dessert. Most carrot cake recipes, however, call for not-so-healthy ingredients that should really be avoided by you and your loved ones. My gluten-free carrot cake recipe,…
People love almond meal because it's a gluten-free flour, and it's also a great choice for anyone on a low-carbohydrate diet. If you're a following a paleo diet or looking to bake without grains, almond flour is pretty much a must-have in your pantry as well. This flour is made of almonds and only almonds, which are…
Nicknamed “the eye vitamin,” lutein is a type of carotenoid antioxidant that is most well-known for protecting eye health. In fact, eye vitamins with lutein are some of the best vitamins for macular degeneration Ask yourself this question: How many colors are in your favorite foods? The answer will tell you how much lutein you're getting.…
