Gluten Free Diet & Grain Free Diet
How to Live a Gluten Free, Grain Free Life: Tips and Recipes!
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Chia Seeds are tiny black and white seeds that used to be a staple food in Aztec and Mayan times. They are now experiencing a resurgence in popularity due to their wonderful health benefits. Chia Seeds As Superfood Chia seeds are indeed a superfood. They have 2x the amount of protein of any grains 3x [...]
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What Kind of Plants are Chia Pets? For years you have seen them growing in that goofy Chia Pet on the counter, but you probably never considered eating a chia seed. Well, you should think about it because they may just be the next “super food” – packed with omega 3, antioxidants, fiber calcium and [...]
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When you first see quinoa or hear about it you may think that it is actually a “grain”. Some people may even refer to it as such, but rest assured it is not a grain. It is actually a plant seed and a relative of green leafy vegetables such as spinach. Quinoa, in the standard, [...]
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Preparing Quinoa Before cooking this high protein seed, it is important rinse it well. This removes the bitter resin-like coating, called saponin. Store-bought quinoa has been rinsed before packaging; however, it is still a good idea to go through this step just to make sure no saponin or residue lingers. It is obvious when saponin [...]
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