Why Sugar Makes You Fat: The Processed, The White, The Highly Addictive.

Why Sugar Makes You Fat: The Processed, The White, The Highly Addictive. There’s no denying the feeling you get after you consume sugar: giddy, jittery, almost invincible. You’re on a sugar high. And that’s because sugar—we’re talking the processed, white kind—is a drug. It’s highly addictive, just like caffeine or a narcotic, and it can […]

What is aldosterone, salt and adrenal Fatigue and if I am gluten free am I at risk?

What is aldosterone, salt and adrenal Fatigue and if I am gluten free am I at risk? Aldosterone, Salt & Adrenal Fatigue  Ben Fuchs If you’re gaining weight, feeling dizzy when you stand up, craving salt or not falling asleep even though you’re tired, you may be dealing with a health challenge both alternative and […]

The keto diet is all about fat, it is Gluten Free and does it make a difference for those looking to lose weight.

Having dietary restrictions can be hard, especially coupled with a gluten free diet. Keto diet can be complicated but it is becoming more popular. The keto diet is an eating plan that consists of 80 percent fat and little to no carbohydrates. Staples of the keto diet are fish, meat, eggs, dairy, oils, and green […]

We know gluten is in everything but here is a great list for reference.

Foods with Gluten Hiding in Plain Sight (Be Wary of the “Gluten-Free” Label)  Dr. Axe on Facebook334  Dr. Axe on Twitter19  Dr. Axe on Pintrest34895 Share on EmailPrint Article In a Gallup survey conducted this past summer, 20 percent of Americans say they try to include gluten-free foods in their diets. One in five! Some of these folks know they […]

The Best and Worst Gluten Free Beef Jerky

The Best and Worst Gluten Free Beef Jerky Most of us know jerky as a gas station junk food loaded with tons of sodium, nitrites, MSG and ingredients that look like they’d be found in a chemistry lab. Besides having many of the horrible ingredients, wheat being just one of them, please look into the […]

Gluten free is so popular that there are numerous home delivery services available. Make your life easier.

The Best Gluten-Free Home Delivery Services Specialty food boxes deliver convenience & good taste. By Erica Dermer ©THINKSTOCK/ISTOCK/KUPBUR Tired of cooking? Still want safe, healthy meals? We tested meal delivery services—the hot new trend—to find you dedicated gluten-free programs and others with gluten-free options. Looking to save some bucks? Most offer discount coupons, free meals or […]

A Simple Map to Total Wellness, be it gluten free or not!

A Simple Map to Total Wellness, be it gluten free or not! Illustration by Giacomo Bagnara from HOW TO BE WELL by Frank Lipman, M.D. Copyright © 2018 by Frank Lipman, MD. Used by permission of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved. A Simple Map to Total Wellness If there’s one major (and very welcome) […]

These ingredients often found in gluten free foods are to be avoided if you can.

Being gluten free is difficult and it is harder when we try to avoid other ingredients that might have a negative impact on our health. These five ingredients should be consumed in moderation or avoided. 1. Artificial Sweeteners While artificial sweeteners have been around for quite some time, so has the controversy surrounding them. However […]

A new study suggests that, despite best efforts, it may be even more difficult than previously thought to remain gluten free, even for those with a keen awareness of how to successfully keep gluten out of a diet.

Gluten Free May Not Be Gluten Free, Study Finds By Julianna LeMieux — April 9, 2018 Gluten free For the 1% of the population who have celiac disease, eating gluten-free (GF) foods is much more than the latest food fad. It is imperative for good health and can be a matter of life and death. People who have […]

The truth about artificial sweeteners, aspartame etc.

The Misinformation Industry Critic of artificial sweeteners pilloried by industry-backed scientists Conflicts abound among industry’s defenders, even on national TV By Chris Young Sweet ‘N Low, packets shown here, contains the sweetener saccharin. Susan E. Swithers, a Purdue professor of psychological sciences and a behavioral neuroscientist  purdue.edu Susan Swithers is no stranger to food industry criticism. In […]