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Are Gluten-Free Products Healthier?

For those with celiac disease, the explosion of gluten-free products is a boon. You can go into any grocery store, health-food specialty or not, and find a wealth of tasty products that are gluten free, from cereal to cherry pie. In sufferers, gluten can trigger a reaction in which the immune system attacks the lining of the small intestine. There is no treatment other than to avoid products that contain gluten, a common protein mixture in certain grains including wheat, rye and barley flour. If left untreated, celiac disease may cause life-threatening cancers. For people who have had celiac disease … Continue reading →

The Paleo Diet

You may have heard the Paleo diet described as “eat like a caveman”. Other names for it include: The Stone Age diet, or the Ancient diet. No matter what name you know it as, the overall concept of the Paleo diet is the same. The Paleo diet is an attempt to replicate the diet that humans who were alive during the Paleolithic age would have eaten. It is always a good idea to consult a doctor before choosing to start a new diet. Where did the Paleo diet come from? The Paleo diet has been around for longer than you … Continue reading →

When Hot Flashes Don’t Mean Menopause

While we usually associate hot flashes with menopause and peri-menopause, they are sometimes caused by other conditions and factors. If you are experiencing hot flashes and don’t suspect the cause to be a normal sign of aging, you might be right. There are many non-menopausal causes of hot flashes. What Are Hot Flashes? Hot flashes are usually characterized by a sudden, intense, hot feeling on your face and upper body. The hot flash may also be accompanied by other symptoms, such as sweating, a rapid heartbeat ,nausea, dizziness, anxiety, a headache, a weakness, or even a feeling of suffocation. Usually, … Continue reading →

Kitchen Playdates by Lauren Bank Deen

The other day at the library, I just had to pick up this colorful book, Kitchen Playdates by Lauren Bank Deen. The cover shows happy kids busy in the kitchen cooking and the book promised ideas and recipes that could be made with kids. My kids have always loved to cook with me, especially when it comes to baking. They like to measure, stir, chop and more. One of my daughter’s favorite possessions is her monogramed apron, and my youngest son contents himself with a towel wrapped around his waste. My oldest son begs for more responsibility in the kitchen … Continue reading →

Easter Candy That is Food Allergy Safe

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Easter is about a week away from now. Although this holiday does have religious significance for many families, from a child’s perspective, Easter has a different focus. Most children look forward to decorating hard boiled eggs, and to eating a lot of Easter candy. Parents of children who have food allergies are going to have to be extra careful about what kinds of candy ends up in their child’s Easter basket. If you live in Australia or New Zealand, then you need to be aware of a recall of some candies from Lindt. These Easter candies contain an “undisclosed allergen”, … Continue reading →

Yes! To Cookies: Can you really eat cookies on a diet?

Yes! To Cookies offers a cookie that allows anyone from diabetics to those on gluten free or low carb diets to say “YES!” to having a cookie. These cookies are sugar free, starch free, and gluten free! The cookies are made with stevia and erythritol which do not convert to glucose. The sweeterner, stevia, is not an artificial sweetener like Splenda, so no health concerns or worries. The cookies are also made with fiber to promote good heart health. These are the only cookies you will find that so many people with so many needs can have without negative health … Continue reading →