A brilliant video poking fun at those who love the idea of gluten intolerance, but actually do not have health issues caused by gluten. SATIRE ALERT! JP Sears brilliantly pokes fun at those of us who don't actually have gluten intolerance but love to pretend. He says: "Being gluten free used to be a luxury only reserved for those who are intolerant to gluten. With this ... Continue Reading
Truth About Gluten
Gluten is a huge topic today. So many books, cookbooks, and people are talking about it. Many are even turning to gluten free options. How much do you actually know about gluten. Is it really that bad for you? How does gluten affect our body? What are the symptoms of gluten sensitivity? I'm gonna answer all these questions and share the truth on this popular topic. Listen ... Continue Reading
Shirataki Noodles – A New (Old) Zero-Carb Pasta
Shirataki noodles have been a zero carbohydrate staple for many years in Japan. The noodles are made from the tubers of Amorphophallus konjac, a plant native to Asia also called konjac or konnyaku. “Shirataki” means “white waterfall.” Konnyaku has been enjoyed in China for some 2,000 and Japan for 1,500 years. It’s rich in dietary fiber and minerals, and contains almost no ... Continue Reading
The Great Debate About Grains and Flour Alternatives
A science of trial-and-error I know, first we spoiled the egg after discovering that it was dangerously high in LDL, the bad cholesterol. Then the infamous "they" found that the infamous egg contained the enzymes necessary to breakdown LDL, so it wasn't a threat at all. Thus, eggs went from staple food to dastardly to "the incredible edible egg." Meanwhile, the flame for ... Continue Reading
Gluten Demystified
Something you're eating could be killing you and you may not even know it! There are some things in our diet that are clearly bad for you. But there are silent dangers around things that we are told are just fine. I'm talking about bread and gluten. Warning: If you eat a lot of bread you may be walking around with gluten intolerance or latent celiac disease and not even ... Continue Reading