Can You Feel Better on a Grain Free Diet?

Many of us today are finding we just do not feel well and food allergies may be to blame. Whether we are simply experiencing fatigue that does not seem to go away, GERDS, headaches or more serious illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes, it may be grains that are the culprit. The number of [...]

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Is Quinoa Gluten Free?

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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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How To Prepare Quinoa

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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How To Cook Quinoa

3 Most Popular Ways of Cooking Quinoa Boiling This method is quick and simple. In a large pot of boiling water, add the amount of quinoa you wish to cook. Cook the quinoa uncovered for 10-12 minutes. Drain well. This method can be likened to cooking pasta. Absorption First, measure out the dry quinoa. Remember [...]

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Amaranth: The Little Old Seed That Could

A 7,000-year-old pseudo grain called amaranth is making an exciting comeback! The amaranth is a diminutive little seed, but it packs a wallop of great taste and good nutrition. Naturally gluten free and supernaturally loaded with fiber and essential elements, amaranth’s excellent supply of energy, iron, calcium, and muscle-building protein make the seed an ideal [...]

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What is Amaranth?

What we call amaranth is many things at once. The word, which means “unending” or “immortal,” refers to a genus of plants, and to the plant’s edible foliage. But most commonly, amaranth is defined as a tasty, highly nutritious seed. The glorious, fast-growing Amaranthus family is actually a collection of herbs. Over 50 species of [...]

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Day Two on a Grain Free Diet

Breakfast was easy today – grain free waffles left over from dinner last night! They were made with almond flour and flaxseed meal and are absolutely delicious. I had stuck the extras wrapped in foil in the refrigerator last night and this morning just popped them into the toaster – minus the foil of course! [...]

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Back on the Wagon with Grain Free Waffles!

Back on the wagon today. I’ve really let my diet slip the last couple of weeks and the headaches are starting back up. I feel terrible and I absolutely hate waking up with a headache. It is so not cool. Been having to take Pepcid again as well – Tums and Rolaids are not keeping [...]

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Coconut Flour

Coconut flour is a healthy and delicious alternative to regular grains such as wheat, rice and corn. It has been used for thousands of years in tropical regions across the world where coconut palms are commonly found. With the advent of increased world travel and trade over the past four hundred years, coconut flour has [...]

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Quinoa

Quinoa is a delicious and nutritional replacement for regular grains, consumed by most people across the world. It is especially important for those who cannot eat grains because of serious allergies or others who choose to add a healthier food into their diet. Quinoa is an ancient seed like-grain that grows high in the Andes [...]

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