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Why is Gluten Bad For Me?

Gluten is a protein belonging to the grains barley, wheat and rye. It is a stretchy protein that captures carbon dioxide released from yeast, causing breads to rise. While gluten is not a problem for everyone, for people with a gluten sensitivity or intolerance,...

6 Reasons for Eating Healthy

Eating healthy isn’t always easy, but committing to a healthy diet can be one of the smartest decisions you ever make. Why? Not only can eating well make you look and feel better, it can also save you money on future health costs. But even if you intend to “eat...

Millennials Shake Up Snacking

It’s becoming clear that millennials are responsible for much of the turbulence in the snack industry, particularly in the area of savory, healthy snacks. This young generation, spanning the ages of 18 to 34, is currently coming into its own in purchasing power and...

Guilty Pleasures

These 10 snacks top our “just-don’t-do-it” list. Most are packed with sugar, fat, and calories. Check out what you should avoid — and then choose from our smart snack options instead. The Worst Pick 1. Drake’s Apple Fruit Pie 440 calories, 27g...

Get Back on Track Fast With These 5 Tips

If your Easter weekend was filled with nonstop friends and family time, indulgent dishes, and a mimosa or two, now’s the time to get back on track. Here are five ways you can start the week off fresh. 1.  Eat detoxifying foods: It may be tempting to continue to...

Snacking Your Way to Better Health

Nuts to you! No, that’s not an insult. It’s a recommendation to add nuts to your diet for the sake of your health and longevity. Consistent evidence for the health benefits of nuts has been accumulating since the early 1990s. Frequent nut consumption has been linked...