5 healthy spices to flavor holiday meals
Exotic and aromatic, spices lend delicious warmth, depth, and sensory nostalgia to holiday dishes. But antioxidant-packed powerhouses like cinnamon and cayenne also offer significant health-promoting compounds.
How to decode whole grains
Scratching your head over whole grains? We offer a comprehensive user's guide to the healthy and fiber-rich carbohydrate.
Decoding the glycemic index
Learn how to interpret the glycemic index and find out which carbs are the smartest dietary choices (hint: they're not all evil!).
Cut calories
Despite the glut of modern-day innovations to aid weight loss, it still boils down to calories in versus calories out, or burned. But dramatic calorie restriction isn't realistic. Here's how to make the smart choices.
Delectable dried fruit
Naturally dried fruits are sweet, tart, and nutrient-rich bites. Here's how to use cherries, plums, apricots, blueberries, cherries, and figs.
5 gluten-free baking flours
To excite your palate with new flavors and textures, while sneaking healthy nutrients into your next batch of baked goods, try using these gluten-free flours.
What is celiac disease?
Elation is not a common response when told you have an incurable disease, but for many who have endured countless
How to master gluten-free cooking
Being diagnosed with celiac disease or gluten intolerance can be sobering news to someone with a penchant for pasta and bread. But despite some restrictions, you can still be a foodie and whip up a deliciously balanced diet.
Warning: Gluten zone!
These items may or may not contain gluten. Look for "gluten-free" on the label; otherwise, pass. Condiments: Bottled
Gluten guises
Aside from better-known culprits such as wheat, durum, semolina, farro, kamut, spelt, rye, or barley, look for these
Oats: Gluten-free, or not?
Yes, oats are gluten-free. Researchers have concluded that oats are safe for those with celiac or gluten intolerance
Raising gluten-free kids
The gluten-free diet presents challenges for children: Get tips for tips on nurturing a happy gluten-free
