What is Gluten and Why Do People Worry About it? While you might think that gluten is associated with carbohydrates because it is found in many carbohydrate-rich foods, gluten is actually a protein. It is typically found in foods that have ingredients such as wheat, rye, durum, semolina, barley, and more. It is a source […]
6 Signs That You May Be Gluten Intolerant
When I first realized that I was gluten intolerant, I had spent months feeling completely out of sorts and had no idea what was wrong. My mind went through what I was feeling: run down, no energy, sore everywhere, joints literally felt like they were creaking – and it came up with so many issues, […]
Should you be Using Gluten Free Hair Products?
If you have a gluten intolerance it’s common sense to stop eating gluten containing products. It’s simple enough to find gluten free pasta, bread, cereals and all kinds of food that help you avoid gluten and stay healthy. Surprisingly though, gluten is also a major ingredient in many hair care products. As gluten […]
Can Himalayan Sea Salt Help With Adrenal Fatigue?
Himalayan salt has long been thought of as having beneficial properties, and not just because of the so called ‘millennial pink’ color. It is particularly good for you if you are suffering from adrenal fatigue, and need to improve your health, although anyone can experience the healing nature of the salt. Adrenal fatigue is […]
Are Cacao Nibs Really Healthy?
As much as I wish my Friday night treat food of Hershey’s Kisses were good for my health, I would be kidding myself. However, dark chocolate has been proven as being beneficial for good health, and cacao nibs are even better. It’s not quite the same as a candy bar, but cacao nibs will make […]
Going Gluten Free: Is it Healthy if You are Not Gluten Intolerant?
Considering how difficult it can be to live a life without gluten in your diet, it’s a wonder that anyone would set out to do it on purpose. People think that the answer to their health concerns is to start cutting out foods from their diets, but the truth is that living a diet that […]
Can Taking Apple Cider Vinegar Fight Inflammation?
Inflammation is present in our bodies all the time. Some people suffer from a great deal of inflammation throughout their body, while in others it is less noticeable. Some people have inflammation that they feel every day; for example, in their joints. And some people have inflammation inside their bodies that we cannot see; for […]
The Truth About Gluten Free Oats
While it is a popular belief that oats are gluten free(GF), there are many experts who make reference to the people who cannot tolerate oats on a GF diet to make the argument that they may not be as gluten free as originally thought. For a long time, experts recommend avoiding oats because they […]
The Benefits of Drinking Coconut Water
If you’ve been in any health food store or health food aisle in a supermarket, you’ve most likely seen coconut water on the shelf. The popularity of coconut water has been skyrocketing over the past few years as you can see below in the graph from Google searches for ‘coconut water’: But the question remains: […]
My 5 Rules for Drinking Water
Everyone knows that you need to drink enough water every day to maintain your health. But there are a few essential rules to follow to maximize your efforts and the effect of the water. I’m going to keep these tips for drinking water dead simple and easy to remember. These are the basics that I […]