Hail Merry Makes Tasty Gluten-Free Snacks

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I am not usually a fan of macaroons, but the chocolate flavored macaroons by Hail Merry do actually dance in your mouth before they melt. This is not only a super healthy snack, but also makes a great gift for your gluten-free friends, or anyone who likes all things yummy and is conscious of what… [Read Full Story]

5 favourite gluten-free grains

5 favourite gluten-free grains

There was a time in my life when eating gluten-free was mandatory to ensure the safety of my wife. Celiac Disease and gluten sensitivity affects more people today in North America than ever before. There are several theories about why this may be happening, but I will save that subject for another day. I believe… [Read Full Story]

Gluten-Free Dinners in Less Than 30-minutes: The Science of Sautéing

Gluten-Free Dinners in Less Than 30-minutes The Science of Sautéing

I have been teaching gluten-free cooking and baking classes for many years and once a new student gets the basic gluten-free substitutions down the next request I get is usually about learning how to prepare healthy delicious gluten-free dinners in 30 minutes or less. My answer is always the same: learn how to roast and… [Read Full Story]

Can Eliminating Gluten Be Unhealthy?

Can Eliminating Gluten Be Unhealthy

Gluten is a special type of protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. It helps give baked goods elasticity, providing them with that chewy texture so familiar in good bread. In addition, gluten provides strength and structure to baked goods, and as a result, it is found in varying quantities in almost all of them,… [Read Full Story]

Is Gluten Sabotaging Your Health?

Is Gluten Sabotaging Your Health

According to new research from the Mayo Clinic, Celiac Disease affects approximately 1 in 100 people. When individuals with Celiac Disease consume gluten, which is a protein found in wheat, rye and barley, the absorptive surface of the small intestine is damaged. This greatly decreases the body’s ability to absorb nutrients causing vitamin and mineral deficiencies… [Read Full Story]