amaranth, gluten intolerance, gluten-free diet, whole grains

Amaranth: Everything You Need to Know About the Ancient Aztec Grain

As people become more health-conscious, the quest for finding healthier grains has begun. While the majority of the population still rely on widely used grains like wheat and rice, the demand for healthier and gluten-free alternatives is definitely growing. If you want a healthy, gluten-free grain that is easy to cook and that provides numerous ...

Raven Montmorency

A wooden spoon filled with amaranth flour sits atop a pile of amaranth seeds on a counter.

Iron-Rich Kidney Bean Chocolate Cake

A child nutritionist passed this recipe for kidney bean chocolate cake on to me one day when we were trying to come up with ways to boost the intake of iron for my toddler. At that stage, my toddler wasn’t into cakes, but a year later I tried it — omitting the instant coffee and ...

Jessica Kneipp

A piece of Kidney Bean Chocolate Cake.

How to Make Avocado Brownies

Planning on making something sweet to finish off tonight’s dinner? Try some lip-smacking brownies made with avocado. Not only is the dessert gluten-free, but the use of avocados also ensures that every bite gives you some amount of nutrients as well. The recipe To make the brownies, you will need ½ cup cacao powder, ½ ...

Armin Auctor

Avocado Brownies.

5 Foods to Eat When You Plan a Gluten-Free Diet

Gluten is a type of protein that is found in certain grains. For most people, consuming gluten is a non-issue. But if you have gluten sensitivity or a medical condition like celiac disease, then adopting a gluten-free diet becomes essential. 5 foods for a gluten-free diet 1. Whole grains Grains like wheat, barley, and rye ...

Raven Montmorency

A dish with quinoa.