Understanding Food Intolerances and Sensitivities

Why unresolved health issues often persist—even when you’re eating “healthy” Understanding food intolerances and sensitivities is often the missing piece behind unresolved inflammation and chronic symptoms. For this reason, many people continue to struggle despite eating what they believe is a clean, healthy diet. What do these “healthy” foods have in common? Acorn squash Blueberry Lemon Tomato Wild rice Zucchini Squash Egg whites At first glance, these foods look harmless—甚至 beneficial. However, through testing, I learned that I had moderate to severe food intolerances to every food on this list. This matters because food intolerances and sensitivities contribute directly to chronic inflammation, even when the diet is organic,…

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Understanding gluten sensitivity and symptoms

Gluten is a compound protein that composes about 80% of the protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. Gluten can be found in many things such as; chocolate, imitation crab (surimi), deli meats, soy sauce, and other sauces along with vitamins and even some toothpaste. Gluten is also used in anti-caking agents, malt beverages, and soups. If you have a gluten-sensitivity or Celiac disease, you must read all labels. I have gluten intolerance and have been gluten-free for years and still read labels. The 6 grains to avoid that contain gluten are Wheat, Rye, Barley, Malt, Spelt and Oats (unless gluten-free), What is Gluten Sensitivity versus Celiac disease?…

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Gluten-Free Cornbread Dressing

Gluten-Free Cornbread Dressing Gluten-free cornbread dressing has been a blessing since I learned that I am gluten-intolerant. You will not feel like you are missing out on anything. It tastes so much better than using gluten-free bread. Especially when gluten-free bread is typically made of low-quality ingredients such as rice, tapioca, or potato starch. It can be frustrating maneuvering through daily life much less the holidays. This is my go-to recipe for Thanksgiving dinner. 2 1/2 lbs gluten-free cornbread (I use the recipe on the Bob's Red Mill cornmeal package) 3 Tablespoons coconut oil 1 1/2 cups finely chopped celery 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot 1 tablespoon dried…

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