leila

Ingredients

1 (15.25oz) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 red bell pepper
1 green bell pepper
1 tbsp tomato paste
1/2 tsp grated lemon rind
½ tsp fresh lemon juice
Dash of cayenne pepper
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Half both peppers and deseed.
  2. Place them skin sides up on a baking sheet and broil for about 10 minutes or until blackened.
  3. Put blackened peppers into a Ziploc bag, seal and set aside for 5 minutes.
  4. Remove the peppers from the Ziploc bag, peel and chop and put them with the remaining ingredients into a food processor.
  5. Blend until smooth.

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If you suffer from celiac disease, you may be adjusting to many different changes in your life. Though celiac disease usually presents itself early on in life, some people find out they have this autoimmune disorder or a gluten sensitivity much later in life.

This discovery is usually followed by drastic changes in diet and lifestyle, which can leave you feeling as if your life has been turned upside down. Though you may not be accustomed to a lot of good news lately, research has found that a gluten-free diet may be something to celebrate.

Understanding the Ins and Outs of Celiac Disease

According to various news sources including Natural News, research has shown that taking on a gluten-free diet may help to improve brain function in individuals with celiac disease. What’s more, a gluten-free diet has proven benefits for increased intestinal health as found by Australian pharmacology researchers. Continue reading

How to Go Gluten Free without Losing Out On FlavorMany families these days are choosing to go gluten free. It can be daunting, however, to think about giving up all those wheat-based cereals, crackers, cookies, and breads we so love. But gluten-free cooking can be very flavorful, and there are entire aisles in some natural food stores and grocery stores dedicated to gluten-free foods. Here are some tips on going gluten free without sacrificing flavor.

Flour

If you are going to be making your own gluten-free foods, you will need to work without wheat flour. Once again, this does not mean bland and flavorless. Beans and nuts can be ground into flour, as can alternative grains such as rice. You can also purchase pre-ground, gluten-free flours. Continue reading