What's Buckwheat

Even though its name contains the word wheat, don't
worry, buckwheat is gluten free.  Buckwheat has a nutty
flavor so it works well in both savory and sweet dishes.
Try buckwheat flour in your muffins or pancakes for
a great healthy gluten free breakfast.

Great Snack To Take With You

There is nothing worse than traveling when hunger strikes and
no way to get food that satisfies.  A great gluten free treat is
 a whole grain crispy rice cake.  Whole grain rice cakes are
usually made with brown rice, so they contain all the nutrition
of the bran, endosperm, and germ.  They are gluten free, low
fat and low calorie.  They taste great with a spread, try some
single serving nut butter with jelly.  This will  help you beat
your hunger and boost your nutrition whether you are on
a plane, train or car.

Why Is Cottage Cheese Healthy?

I was watching the Dr. Oz show, he mentioned the
benefits of the long lost food, cottage cheese.  Cottage
cheese was very popular in 1975, since then greek yogurts
took over.  Many people who try cottage cheese again,
love it, and its benefits. The look and texture turn many
people off, however it can be mixed with fruit and taste good.
 To start, it is a low calorie cheese with a mild flavor. It
is used on many weight loss plans.
It is high in protein and has a decent amount of
 vitamins B1, B3 and B6, as well as vitamin A, iron,
 magnesium, potassium, zinc and copper.
So try some today plain or with fruit.

Pack Your Own Lunch

Packing your own lunch not only saves you money, it's
also healthier and you know what your eating.  There are
many gluten free lunch options for adults and kids to chose
from.  You can opt for a basic sandwich on gluten free bread,
or mix it up with a rice an vegetable stir fry.  For kids, swap
the bread for a wrap, and add a side of nuts, celery, or carrot
sticks. 

Flaxseed Meal

Trying to find new ways to add flaxseed to your
meals, it's pretty easy.  Flaxseed meal can replace
flour in many baked good recipes and can be
sprinkled on oatmeal or yogurt.  Just 2 tablespoons
of flaxseed meal provides 130% of your daily omega
3 fatty acid needs.  It also provides lignans, a
phytochemical that has been shown to help lower LDL
cholesterol and stabilized blood sugars.  Due to the
high fat content it should be stored in the freezer for
3 months. 

Quick Fruit Tip!

Blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, and all other berries are a
great source of antioxidants.  These yummy fruits help reduce
inflammation and support brain function.  If out of season, look
for frozen ones and mix into smoothies.

Myth Busting Gluten Free Foods Facts

Gluten free foods are not always healthier than their gluten containing
counterparts.  Often times when food companies remove the gluten in
food products they add in more fat, sugar, and salt to get the desired
taste and texture.  There are some great and healthy gluten free
alternatives.