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Does Beer Have Gluten In It?
This is one of the hardest questions to answer with the general information available on the internet and it is largely due to the misunderstanding of Gluten and the conditions that are affected by it such as Celiac Disease, celiac sprue, gluten intolerance, gluten-sensitive and dermatitis herpetiformis. A person suffering from celiac disease will be […]
Does Alcohol Cause Inflammation? The Answer May Surprise You!
With concern for health and well-being on the rise, many people are asking questions about alcohol. Alcohol is commonplace in the diets of many adults, with drinking habits ranging from once-in-a-while to at least one time a day. A most common question that is arising is, “does alcohol really cause inflammation?” As is the case with […]
Cooking Spaghetti Squash Microwave Style!
Spaghetti squash is a type of squash that starts to resemble spaghetti strands when cooked. Therefore, being a convenient pasta impersonator, it can also go by other names such as noodle squash, vegetable spaghetti, vegetable marrow, and even spaghetti. To prepare this healthy vegetable, options like cooking spaghetti squash microwave style or oven style can […]
Cooking Asparagus In The Oven – Perfect Asparagus Every Time!
There are so many different ways you can prepare and eat asparagus and that’s one of my favorite things about it. You can have it sautéed, blanched, raw, with cheese, wrapped in bacon, the list goes on. On top of that, you can cook it on a grill, on the stove, in a microwave, in […]
Can You Eat Sweet Potato Skin?
Sweet potatoes have gained massive popularity over the past few years for a number of reasons. Not only are they much better for you than regular potatoes and contain much more types of vitamins and minerals but they have also begun to replace regular potatoes in our diet in many regular recopies. Many dinners now […]
Can You Eat Salmon Skin?
There are a lot of people out there who are unaware that they are able to eat salmon skin and, unfortunately, leave it on their plate as an unwanted by-product of their meal when having salmon. Although I can understand why some people do not like the idea of eating the fishes skin due to […]
Is Bulgur Gluten Free?
Common in Middle Eastern and Indian cuisine, Bulgur is a mix of a few different wheat species. Bulgur is considered a whole grain and is usually parboiled and dried before being sent to the supermarkets. In flavor, Bulgur is light and nutty. It is usually used in Turkish, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and various Asian cuisine. […]
Are Peas Good For You?
A general conception of peas is usually that of cheap food that comes in handy as a side dish to your meals and not much more than that. However, what not many people are aware of is the fact that different types of peas are a very healthy and extremely nutritious food that can do […]
Solving A Dilemma: Are Baked Beans A Vegetable?
When it comes to baked beans, many people come to us and ask are baked beans are a vegetable or not? Technically speaking, beans are a plant and they do belong to a vegetable group. They do contain ingredients characteristic to vegetables, like potassium, fiber, and folate. On the other hand, baked beans also contain […]
Is Almond Milk Vegan?
Almond milk has become one of our favorite replacements for regular animal-produced milk. While some simply love it for its nutty flavor and creaminess, others consume it for practical reasons, such as the fact it is lactose and cholesterol-free, and simply not an animal-based product. Almond milk is produced by commercial companies and enriched with […]
Is Absolut Vodka Gluten Free?
Vodka is one of the most popular spirits in the world, sold in bars and clubs around the world, and is also one of the top picks for house parties. In the myriad of different brands, one that ranks quite high in nearly all countries is Absolute vodka. It represents a mix of decent quality […]