March grain: Quinoa

The Whole Grains Council has designated quinoa as the grain of the month for March. In 2013 it was the international year of quinoa. Whole Grains Council – Quinoa Quinoa certainly earns its title as a super food. Though eaten like a grain it is actually a seed related to Swiss chard, beets and spinach. … More March grain: Quinoa

One Last Chance!

Apparently May is Celiac’s Awareness Month and had I been on the ball, I would have recognized this and had more gluten-free offerings this month. However, it is not to late to post something so here goes: Celiacs of the World – Travel! on Weal World Travel Gluten-free posts on Weal Food Celiac Awareness Month … More One Last Chance!

Gluten for Punishment

It seems many people are going gluten-free these days. Medical and personal reasons are cited as the explanations for this. Anecdotal evidence suggests that a gluten-free diet results in weight loss and improved health. Experts, however, are not unanimous in their support of these claims. Is gluten really the enemy? If you have Celiac’s disease, … More Gluten for Punishment