Living Gluten Free: Benefits for Life Gluten Free Over the past couple of years, a unique interest has grown in gluten-free foods. Some of the interest has been brought about by the discovery of celiac disease, a disease caused from the effects of gluten in the body. However, others have...
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Healthy Eating is Easier Than You Think
There is an overwhelming amount of information about healthy eating and dieting. Books, websites, television, and magazines all have their say. It's no surprise many people are confused about how to develop and maintain healthy eating habits. However, making positive changes towards a healthy diet is easier than it seems....
Natural foods vs. Processed Foods: What's the Difference?
Natural foods, what are they? There is confusion on the subject, and the FDA equivocates, saying, "From a food science perspective, it is difficult to define a food product that is 'natural' because the food has probably been processed and is no longer the product of the earth." A natural food "has...
Chicory Root Fiber is a Familiar Food Ingredient
Chicory grows in various parts of the United States and also in the Mediterranean region of Europe. In Europe, it is used to make a coffee substitute. During World War II, when normal shipping was disrupted, chicory root was used as a coffee substitute in the United States as well. ...