SCD Safe Strawberry Pie

A light, summery no-bake pie that is safe for those following an SCD (Specific Carbohydrate Diet). The SCD is a common diet option for those suffering from celiac disease, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease. The diet severely limits carbohydrates and so finding a dessert that is allowable and enjoyable can be…

Non-digestive Signs of Wheat Intolerance

Many people find that avoiding wheat and gluten containing grains helps with digestive issues such as bloating, indigestion and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. However, there are other signs that wheat may be affecting your health in a negative way. 1 in 7 people in the US have a wheat-related disorder. And it’s not really wheat’s fault….

How to Heal Your Gut

Our health originates in our gut.  The microbes that reside in our digestive system are responsible for manufacturing essential nutrients, protecting us from disease and producing chemicals that communicate with the rest of our body.  In fact, there are more bacterial cells in your body that human cells! All human being’s have roughly the same…

A Close Look at Gluten

Why Should I Avoid Gluten? Gluten is a tricky food protein.  You may have symptoms that seem totally unrelated to food – such as hot flashes, joint pain or anxiety, and the symptoms may occur hours to days after eating it.  Until you remove gluten from your diet, you can’t really know for sure the…