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Gluten Sensitivity Vs Allergy: What’s the Difference?

August 3, 2018

A type of protein found in grains such as wheat, rye, and barley, gluten has been known to adverse reactions when consumed by people whose bodies are not well-equipped to process it. The effects of gluten on individuals whose bodies react negatively to it can be so severe that many opt for diets that involve the total elimination of wheat and other gluten sources from their daily food intake, such as the popular Paleolithic (or Paleo) diet. While Celiac Disease and gluten intolerance are often...

5 Benefits of a Grain Free Diet

August 1, 2018

A Grain Free Diet is similar to other gluten restrictive diets. However, a Grain Free diet eliminates all foods containing grains and pseudo grains, not just gluten. These further restrictions offer benefits that are not imparted by a diet that only restricts gluten. Here some of the most incredible, top benefits of a Grain Free Diet that are often reported. Benefits of a Grain Free Diet 1. A Grain Free Diet May Benefit Those With Autoimmune Conditions. Research suggests that people living...

5 Common Symptoms of Gluten Intolerance

July 31, 2018

As the name implies, gluten intolerance is described as an adverse reaction to a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley called gluten. Gluten Intolerance is an umbrella term that integrates three major types of gluten-related disorders: Celiac Disease, Wheat allergy, and Non-celiac gluten sensitivity. To date, there have been more than 55 modern diseases linked to gluten, and it is now recognized as far more common than previously understood. Statistics also suggest that as many as 48...

What is Gluten?

July 27, 2018

In short, gluten is not a single protein. Gluten is a long, molecular structure or "mesh" formed by two seed storage proteins, gliadin, and glutenin that are connected by disulfide bridges, created by mechanical stress in an aqueous environment. However, to explain what gluten is in a meaningful way, you will first need to have a cursory understanding of the anatomy of grains and their seed storage proteins. This information helps you understand both the structure of gluten and the practical...

Top 5 Gluten Free and Grain Free Flour Alternatives

July 26, 2018

When an individual discovers that they are gluten sensitive or diagnosed with an autoimmune disease and must avoid gluten or grains, they often fear that they won't be able to have their favorite bread, baked goods, or desserts anymore. Luckily things have changed, and there are several wonderful gluten free and grain free flour alternatives available. All it will take is a bit of trial and error, and you can replicate your favorite bread and desserts in no time!   Almond Flour Almond...

Are Grains and Pseudograins Healthy?

July 23, 2018

There is quite a bit of confusion about the differences between grains and pseudograins, and whether they are altogether healthful additions to the human diet. Grains and pseudograins are botanically related, technically seeds, which have different compounds and features that impact human health differently. Here we explore the differences between grains and pseudograins which are not allowed on a Grain Free Diet, and why grains and pseudograins may not be a healthy addition for some...

Complete List of Grains and Pseudograins

July 23, 2018

Finding out your favorite foods are now off-limits on a grain-free diet can make the change a bit daunting. You might have trouble acclimating to a grain-free diet because you’re not 100% sure what is acceptable and what is not on a grain-free diet or Paleo diet. To help you get started, we have compiled a list of grains and pseudograins, as well as obvious and hidden sources of grains and pseudograins in your diet.   [table id=3 /]     More Obvious Sources of Grains and...

Why a Grain Free Diet May Be Best for Autoimmune Disease

July 10, 2018

The American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association estimates that there are around 50 million people in the United States with an autoimmune disease, and suggests that its prevalence may be increasing. To put that another way, that is 1 in 6 individuals. And although autoimmune diseases and their underlying mechanisms are becoming better understood, what is not often discussed is the link between autoimmune disease and diet. Many health practitioners believe that avoiding gluten— a protein...

Paleo Foundation Food Philosophy

April 10, 2018

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] [dropcap]A[/dropcap] Food Philosophy is a theory or attitude that acts as a guiding principle for behavior, towards food. The average person encounters at least a few foods per day, and a refusal to ponder habits towards food, and other’s food in a meaningful way can be likened to a lack of self-understanding, awareness, or authenticity. Since self-understanding, awareness, and authenticity are among the chief aims of philosophical inquiry, food can become an...

Keys to Successful Food Demos

April 6, 2018

Nothing makes a shopping experience more bearable than being greeted by a warm, smiling face and getting asked to try a free sample. In fact, many of us go to specific grocery stores because they offer this kind of service. People love food, people love free, and that means people definitely love free food. Major brands and small businesses alike get a lot of benefit from offering free product samples during food demos. Food demos of your product not only offer the customer a very important...