For too long, gluten-free baking has been limited in taste, fiber, and nutrition, as most recipes rely on various gums, starches, and processed flours. This method of baking, on the other hand, uses pre-soaked whole grains and is a wonderful alternative as it provides baked products of great texture, taste, and nutritional quality. It is also much cheaper to prepare than gluten-free mixes and conventional gluten-free dishes. This has the additional benefit of keeping nutritious gluten-free meals economical and appealing to your whole family. (No more of making the gluten-intolerant family member feeling left out by eating differently than the rest of the family!). [more...]

Although baking a healthier cookie may not sound as enticing as a cookie filled with sugars, fat, or sweets, it is possible to create a healthy cookie that still tastes delicious. It may be a little difficult to believe, but there are healthier recipes and alternatives that can be added to cookies to preserve their taste, but they're not as bad for you.  Implementing just a few simple adjustments to your current much-loved family cookie recipe will help you adhere to your diet but still give you just that little bit of sweetness you're craving...[more…]

Do you typically disregard your healthy eating habits during the holiday season? When you hear the “12 days of Christmas” do you think about the “12 pounds of Christmas?” 

This is undoubtedly the most challenging time of year for people trying to eat healthy nutritious food. But that doesn't mean we're going to give up!

Here are seven tips that can help you with one aspect of the holiday season's tempting traditions – baking holiday cookies![more…]