Tag: Wheat

Gluten – a naturally-occurring protein found in cereal grains like wheat, rye, and barley – is a must avoided food for people with celiac disease. But others too should try and avoid gluten-rich food. Gluten is an anti-nutrient that can't be absorbed easily by the body. Modern wheat is hybridized that has less nutrition and more carbohydrate. Gluten indigestion damages lining of the gut, causing leaky gut syndrome that contributes to autoimmune diseases and chronic inflammation. Avoiding gluten can lead to an overall healthy eating habits.

Hidden sources of sugar include condiments like BBQ sauce, ketchup, and salad dressings. 1 Tsp can have anywhere from 4 to 9 g. Pasta sauce is also sugary, but you can make it healthier by adding pureed veggies. You’ll also find a lot of sugar in supposedly healthy foods like flavored yogurt, granola bars, dried fruit, bottled fruit juice, and sports drinks. When possible, buy products without added sugar. Better yet, make your own!

Eat at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables every day. Your best bet is to opt for fresh and whole fruits (with skin on, whenever possible!) instead of drinking juices. Make simple food swaps such as switching to brown bread, brown rice; choosing whole grain cereals topped off with fruits, raisins for breakfast and legumes, beans as part of the main meal or in salads.

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You don’t have to turn down your friend’s invite to meet at a restaurant. Stay strong and follow these tips. Make sure you have a side of veggies with whatever you choose to eat. Resist the temptation to eat those complimentary breads. Avoid alcohol, soda, pasta, and heavy sauces.

Contrary to what most people think, proteins do not necessarily have to come from red meats and chicken. After all, it is not unusual...

Gaining weight effortlessly and trying hard to lose it, is disappointing. The main culprits are these 6 fat offenders- sugary drinks, white bread, potatoes, candy, bad breakfast and snacks. Choosing healthy options over the not-so-healthy ones in each category will bring in the necessary change. The key to success is making it a habit than mere diet planning.

Baked Pumpkin Fries: Skin a mini pumpkin and cut it into strips. Toss in a bowl with olive/coconut oil and spices (rosemary, oregano, basil, cumin, turmeric). Bake at 350°F until the pumpkin is soft, crispy. Top it off with maple glaze. For vegans, pumpkin puree can serve as an egg substitute in baked goods. Trade 1/4c of pumpkin puree for each egg in the recipe!

Cancer is a dreadful disease which looms over majority of people. There is more good than harm by being aware of the foods which cause cancer. These 16 cancer-causing foods in the list might be in your diet everyday without your knowledge about their effects. Check out the list and keep it out of your diet to stay away from cancer.

Wondering why do you have gluten intolerance, even when your blood test for celiac disease is negative? Here is an answer to it!