Eating Healthy
MSG or monosodium glutamate is an extremely common food additive. It’s used to add or enhance flavor in a variety of prepackaged and restaurant foods.
Unfortunately, while the US government and other countries deem it safe, it can cause a number of health issues for sensitive people. The most common health issue is migraine headaches.
However, people can suffer from stomach distress as well. Some theorize that MSG causes obesity, neurological problems, cancer and diabetes.
While none of this has been proven scientifically many people still prefer to avoid this chemical that’s found in many foods. The biggest problem with MSG is that it’s too difficult to tell if it’s in your food. Continue reading
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
Many 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
