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As awareness of the benefits of sourdough bread increases, so does the potential for food manufacturers – both large and small – to exploit the term.

And exploit it they most certainly do!

I recently examined every single loaf of bread at a local healthfood store. I found only one out of over half a dozen that claimed to be “sourdough”

Key lime pie is one of my family’s all time favorite desserts. Making it conventionally is a surefire way to risk a nasty cold or sinus infection though. The reason is the sweetened condensed milk that is a key ingredient of this dish. It is one of the most allergenic and unhealthy processed foods on the market!

A growing number of people today are discovering the benefits of consuming nutritional and brewers yeast. It is extremely popular with vegetarians, in particular, to ensure sufficient vitamins and minerals in the diet.

But why is eating yeast a good idea? Isn’t yeast a fungus after all? Let’s explore this and all the angles surrounding this popular superfood. 

I am excited to share that I am scheduled for a speaking engagement at Abby’s Health and Nutrition in Tampa, Florida on January 16, 2017 from 7-9pm.

This free seminar will cover the critical importance of healthy fats in the diet – especially for growing children. The discussion will segue into an in-depth look at how to keep your children off antibiotics for good.

Greek yogurt is the latest “it” food, and for once, the positive reputation is well deserved! When properly made, it is a good source of protein and probiotics, although Greek yogurt compared to regular yogurt is a lower source of minerals. This is the nutritional effect of removing most of the mineral-rich whey,

In recent years, food manufactures have released numerous alternatives to grain based flours and thickeners, particularly those made with wheat or GMO corn. Once expensive and hard to find, consumers can now easily source dozens of gluten free flours. Of the numerous choices available, arrowroot powder is among the most popular due to its versatility and impressive nutritional profile.

I consider a chocolate cookie pie crust essential for making certain types of confections. In particular, key lime pie and cream pies turn out absolutely delicious using this type of pastry crust.

I used to purchase an organic chocolate cookie crust that was made with palm oil.