It's blamed for a host of ailments: headaches, digestive distress, weight gain, poor immune function, hormonal disruption, and even behavioral problems in children. But does gluten, the natural-occurring protein found in wheat, barley, rye and so... Read more
Pasta is such a versatile food, it’s no wonder it’s so popular. A survey conducted by the National Pasta Association found that 77% of Americans eat pasta at least once per week. Used as a side dish or main entree, eaten hot or cold, topp... Read more
It's easy to get off track when it comes to eating during the holidays. Although the traditional holiday table can be filled with high calorie and high fat foods, there are ways to save calories without sacrificing taste. Here SparkPeople's e... Read more
Forget haunted houses, the walking dead, or vampire bats. If there's one thing that scares me about Halloween, it's the candy. Packed full of artificial colors and flavors, chemical additives, and high fructose corn syrup, Halloween candy mak... Read more
It’s 6 o’clock. Your guests should be arriving in less than an hour. Then your friend calls. Guess who’s coming to dinner? Her new boyfriend, who's a vegetarian.
One night at the dinner table, your teenage daughter announce... Read more
I was looking at the International Delight coffee creamer minis and most have 5 grams of sugar. Found one (vanilla flavored, I think) that says sugar free. In the list of nutrition facts it said no sugar. Read the ingredients list and it has high... Read more
I recently got diagnosed as being gluten intolerant which means I need to start making healthy meals that don't contain gluten products. I currently eat a lot of pastas which need to stop, plus I need to make meals that my kids won't notice a differ... Read more
I just made the decision to go gluten free for health reasons and was wondering if anyone here has had any experience with it. I dont know a whole lot about it so Im looking for tips, recipes, what I should/shouldnt be doing. Do you like it? Right... Read more
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I'm at work now later than I thought I'd be, and I'm starving. Of course, there's pizza in the kitchen. I decided to eat two slices now, but that means that I've already hit my calorie range for the day. That would mean no dinner when I r... Read more
If you're a vegetarian, vegan, semi-vegetarian, or just interested in a cruelty-free lifestyle, join us here! Get tips for making the transition, dining out, cooking and more.... Read more
In March, I ran a half marathon with a friend whose 6-year-old-son has Celiac Disease. We ran to benefit Team Gluten Free, a fundraising program that provides a simple way for recreational athletes to raise awareness about this disease. Since my... Read more
Editor's Note: According to the Celiac Disease Foundation, 1 in 133 Americans are affected by this ailment, which causes them to fall ill if they come in contact with even a trace amount of gluten, the protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. Abbie R... Read more
I bought bisquick this week and made a pizza the crust raised and was like a pan pizza i like thinner crust . Does anyone else have a better crust idea for pizza ! It wasn't to bad . Also bought some gluten free sugar cookies haven't tried them yet b... Read more
So I purchased this Cause You're Special Gluten Free Famous Pizza Crust Mix shop.glutenfreely.com/Cause-Youre-Special- Gluten-Famous/dp/B0001CWGA4 and I'm been dying to try it out. It was hard to find a pizza crust that was egg free.
Well I... Read more