Melatonin and Gluten

It is not until you go gluten free that you
realize how sneaky gluten can be.  It hides
in places you probably would not think to
look.  Many over the counter supplements
use fillers in their products, however most
use rice, some use soy and others wheat. 
There lies the problem, wheat.

Last Day Super Spices

5.  Turmeric-  With many health benefits, here
are just a few.  It contains an active component
called curcumin, which may help stop cancer
from spreading and help prevent type 2 diabetes.

Day 2 Of 3 Super Spices

3.  Dried red pepper-  The compound in dried red
peppers called capsaicin, make the chilies hot. 
They contain several phytochemicals and carotenoids,
particularly beta carotene, which give you antioxidant
and anti-inflammatory benefits. 

Day 1 Of 3 Super Spices

There are many spices that are beneficial to your health.
Here are a few that are easy to find and use.  A couple
of sprinkles a day, can keep the doctor away.

1.  Ginger- My favorite of them all.  Ginger can help with
nausea, stomach aches, and pain.  It can help with heartburn
and bloating.

Last Day Gluten Free Flours

9.  Amaranth Flour-  This flour has a nutty, earthy taste
that tends to take on the flavors of other ingredients.
Amaranth is a highly versatile plant.  It can be consumed
as a leaf, cereal or flour.
     This flour has many benefits.  It helps with blood sugars,
supports bone health and contains protein. 

10.  Buckwheat Flour-  Yes it is gluten free, despite its name.
Buckwheat is a seed that provides many benefits, it is known
as a super food.  This seed provides the body with B vitamins,
zinc, iron, folate, manganese, and magnesium.  Buckwheat can
help lower cholesterol, blood pressure, fight diseases and
improve digestion.

Day 4 Of 5 Gluten Free Flours

7.  Sorghum Flour-  This is a heavy flour, works best
in recipes that require a small amount of flour or when
used mixed with another lighter flour.  This flour
provides high quantities of fiber and antioxidants. 
Sorghum also helps with blood sugar and any
inflammation.  Sorghum flour contains tannins that
are though to help with weight loss.

Day 3 Of 5 Gluten Free Flours

5.  Tapioca Flour-  Tapioca is one of the purest forms
of starch there is.  It is used as a thickening agent in
recipes.  It is a low calorie, sugar free option.  In a
quarter cup of tapioca flour there is 100 calories, 26
grams carbohydrates and almost no sugar, fat or
protein.

6.  Chickpea Flour-  Chickpea flour is also known as
gram flour, garbanzo bean flour.  Chick peas provide
high levels of fiber to help with digestion and promote
weight loss.  One way to use chickpea flour is for a
hearty pancake or for bread.