Seitan, that’s “SAY-tan,” is a vegan meat substitute packed full of protein. It’s often called wheat meat or wheat gluten. To make seitan, you take wheat flour dough and wash it in water until the starch has dissolved—or you can rehydrate powdered wheat gluten. The sticky dough that’s left behind can be sliced and used in all kinds of tasty dishes instead of meat. Although ... Continue Reading
Going Gluten Free? Don’t Fall for These 5 Lies.
Are you going gluten free because you think gluten free foods are healthier and will help you lose weight? Think again. This post from Women’s Health busts the most common myths about gluten free diets. Gluten-free diets are all the rage right now, but how much do people really understand about what amounts to a major lifestyle change? Researchers at the University of Florida ... Continue Reading