Finding gluten-free sweet treats can be difficult. While more and more places are catering to gluten sensitivity diets and food allergies, it's always a bit nerve-wracking making sure there's no contamination. And let's face it: imitations of some of the goodies we love best don't always taste great. That's why I'm a huge fan of making gluten-free…
Oats are often praised as one of the healthiest breakfast options around — but many people are also confused about how oats are made and what makes them different from other cereal grains, including wheat. Left wondering — “Are oats gluten-free?” — some people choose to give them up all together without knowing the full…
There can be too much of a good thing. If you've been relying on the health benefits of kale, spinach or romaine lettuce as the base of your salads and are suffering from green fatigue, step away from them and turn to your new salad lifesaver: arugula salad. A cruciferous vegetable in the same family as…
Betaine (BET) is an amino acid that has been shown to have potential benefits for fighting heart disease, improving body composition, and helping promote muscle gain and fat loss. This is thought mostly to be due to its ability to promote protein synthesis in the body. Never heard of betaine before? Also known as trimethylglycine,…
You don't have to be a perfectly healthy eater all the time to lose weight and improve your health in other ways. The slow carb diet is one example of a flexible eating plan that can help you reach your goal weight, even while taking into account the need to stray from your diet here…
Research suggests that diet and physical activity are important risk factors, and one-third of the breast cancer cases could be prevented by lifestyle intervention. Did you know that incorporating certain foods into your diet may help prevent breast cancer naturally? The best foods for breast health are those that supply ample nutrients, while fighting disease and…
You probably already know that cooking the majority of your meals at home, rather than relying on takeout and restaurants, offers a number of health advantages, including keeping your calorie intake in check and saving you money. That's not all, however, as cooking therapy — how does cooking make you feel? — is also beneficial…
After many weeks of sheltering-at-home, some adults (and children) across the country are noticing a little something different about themselves — an extra 15 pounds or so. It's been called the "Quarantine 15," and it's the result of poor eating habits and sedentary living during this pandemic. There are a lot of factors at play…
Earning its name from the fragrant jasmine flower, jasmine rice is an aromatic, long-grain rice that is favored for its unique taste and texture. Native to Thailand, this popular ingredient is prominent in southeast Asian cuisine and can be spotted in dishes ranging from curries to stir-fries. In addition to being versatile and easy to…
