The last several years we’ve been bombarded with gluten-free products, touting claims for better health to weight loss to lowering risk of disease. What is the truth in these claims? Is it just another fad? And if you decide to be gluten-free how do you do it in a way that truly honors your health? […]
Quite some time ago one of my health practitioners mentioned he thought I might be gluten-sensitive. I politely listened and filed his recommendation in the back of my mind. Being gluten-sensitive was not information I wanted to hear since I knew what was involved in following the diet. And besides, I rarely ate gluten since […]
If you live in Los Angeles one of the common phrases you may hear is “I’m gluten-free.” Many go on gluten-free diets thinking it will help them lose weight or solve a health issue. What does gluten-free really mean? Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley and rye products. Most cereals and breads contain […]
Have you noticed the abundance of gluten-free foods available at grocery stores or on menus these days? The proliferation of gluten-free products, along with the marketing of them, might lead you to believe that they are the new panacea to better health or weight loss. So, what’s the real story? Will going on a gluten-free […]
I must have been asked about quinoa at least 5 times in the last week so time to write a blog. The most common misconception is that quinoa is high in protein. Clients have asked me if they can substitute quinoa for their other protein sources. The marketers of quinoa have blown the small additional […]