Health and nutrition
How to stay healthy and gluten-free
Fat or no fat? Sugar or no sugar? Eating gluten-free and healthy at the same time is easy! On these pages, our team of dietitians and nutrition experts shares new findings and simple tips.
The (Gluten-Free) Athlete
It is finally fall! Back in school and even better, back to fall sports: football, volleyball, soccer, cross country! Nothing is better than those heart-wrenching games in the crisp fall air. Whether you’re a athlete or a casual runner, we all need carbohydrates and protein!
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March is National Nutrition Month
March is – National Nutrition Month. This year’s theme is Nutrition from the Ground Up. The American Dietetic Association wants people to focus on making informed food choices and forming sound eating and physical activity habits.
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February is “take care” of your heart month!
February is the month for hearts! Between February as the designated heart health awareness month and Valentines Day it is a good month to look at the heart healthy side of the gluten-free lifestyle.
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Great gluten-free grains
In addition to their nutritive value, gluten-free whole grains are a lot more enticing than you might think. They are full of flavor, texture & rich in nutrients. But when dinner comes around, how can you add these nutritious & filling grains to your regular meal?
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Here is to a healthy happy new year
It is that time of year again; new year resolutions, new exercise regime, even a few dieting thoughts. For this new year let’s try something new! Let’s focus on the naturally healthy aspects of our gluten-free lifestyle!
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Falls Bounty of Fruits and Vegetables
Fall is in the air. You can see the beautiful changes in the color of the leaves, the crisp feel of the breeze, and the wonderful fresh fall fruits and vegetable. There is nothing like a crisp apple, fall pears, or warm pumpkin pie.
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Pasta! The food of life!
Pasta meals make us think of delicious dinners shared with family and friends. We are often nourished from these meals both in body and spirit. Pasta is a unique food that provides protein, vitamins, and beneficial carbohydrates.
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Cross contamination – it is not a little matter!
In the world of gluten free it is likely that you hear about cross contamination and label reading on almost a daily basis. The repetition is a clue to the importance of these topics. At first these two topics may not even seem related.
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Did you know that some snacks can also be good for you??
Our wafer cookies are a good example. In something that looks like a great treat for the kids lies hidden an indulgent gluten free dessert solution for adults. In addition to a mild sweet taste, crunchy texture, they are also cholesterol free and low sodium.
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What constitutes a healthy diet?
March is a month of change. The tender green shoots popping out of the snow brings us the first glimmer of spring! Which means the end of winter is just around the corner. With warmer days ahead – we can spending more time outdoors.
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No need to be scared of fat
February is heart health awareness month. Whether you have celiac disease or not, your heart’s health is an vital part of our overall health plan . So for February we are going to focus on fat in the diet.
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Hydration !
When we think about healthy eating and living we often think about our exercise plan, our diet, even cutting or counting calories. What we often forget is the importance of what we drink. Fluids are vital to the body on a daily basis.
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Healthy tips for the new year
Many people begin the New Year with great expectations of following a new or rigorous exercise regime only to find that by February the new equipment is used more often as a clothes hanger than for a workout.
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Fruits and vegetables - delicious and easy
It is that time of year again – we have all made New Year resolutions to be healthy, eat well, and be more active. But how do we incorporate all these healthy ideas into the work a day world we live in.
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