Gluten Free Shopping

Daily Health Tips update for August 2:

Nothing says summer like a frosty ice cream sandwich. But there’s no reason to spend a fortune on the not-so-good-for-you treats peddled by the neighborhood ice cream truck. You can make your own with good quality ice cream and cookies.

Whether you choose to get your ingredients from a natural health shop or make them yourself from scratch, having a stash of these ice cream treats will be a welcome surprise you can share with neighborhood kids or...Read More »

Daily Health Tips update for June 2:

Even if you’re not gluten-intolerant, chances are you know someone who is and at some point you’ll want to prepare a meal, snack or dessert that everyone can enjoy. Coconut is considered hypoallergenic and is safe to use for most people. Coconut flour is naturally low in digestible fiber, contains no gluten and is a good source of fiber and protein. Coconut flour has different properties than wheat flour, so it can’t be substituted equally. Here’s an easy...Read More »

Gluten free shopping can be a difficult task when you are used to your food tasting a certain way. My step-brother went gluten free last year due to some troubles with his diet. It’s no easy task for a high school student to drop gluten when used to the typical teenage diet of pizza and tacos, but he managed to change enough of his diet to where he wasn’t feeling miserable after a meal. Ever since Thomas went gluten free I’ve tried to find new ways for him to enjoy the occasional treats that go...Read More »

There are a growing number of books addressing Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) these days, suggesting that the condition is becoming more prevalent. And there are a variety of approaches for healing, or at least controlling, intestinal distress and discomfort.

For example, in “Overcoming IBS,” by Dr. Jonathan Berkowitz, the BRAT diet is presented. Easy enough to remember, it stands for Bananas, Rice, Apples and Toast. These fiber rich foods have been shown in studies to help those who suffer with...Read More »

Guest post written exclusively for the Swanson Health Blog by Jason Mitchell, N.D., V.P. of Research, Education and New Product Development at Country Life.

There is an increasing number of people each year that are choosing a gluten free diet and lifestyle voluntarily. This number has increased to over 15 million people and growing.  Some require a gluten free diet medically, most notably those who suffer from celiac disease—an immune disease that damages the small intestines.  Others that...Read More »

Daily Health Tips Update for Sunday, September 19:  You’ve probably heard how some people cannot tolerate gluten, so they build gluten-free shopping lists each week.  But many of these same people are also avoiding casein, a protein found in all bovine milk and milk products. Why? Many people are allergic to dairy and dairy products. Plus, some anecdotal evidence indicates that this dietary approach may help people with autism spectrum disorders. Unfortunately, some non-dairy foods or milk...Read More »

Daily Health Tips Update for Tuesday, September 7:  For people with celiac disease, every food they eat has to be carefully scrutinized, watching for any trace of gluten. Gluten free shopping is second nature to celiacs, a skill developed over time. But recently on the Swanson Health Products Facebook page, a customer posted a question concerning maltodextrin, a common food additive. She wanted to know whether the maltodextrin in a specific protein powder was derived from corn, potatoes or...Read More »

I promised you a healthy zucchini bread recipe didn't I? The best health nutrition products are raw and fresh fruits and vegetables. This truly is the best time of the year isn't it? Masses of zucchini, green beans, snap peas, potatoes, and carrots have been showing up in our house from our garden and from my mother-in-law's garden. It pushes your cooking creativity when trying to make different, yet healthy, food and snacks from the goodies from your garden.

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Many people in today's world look to celebrities or the media to tell them how something should be done. But I prefer sticking with the everyday person. When it comes to recipes, I know that there is a vast variety of information available on the Internet. Whether I'm looking for something delicious and nutritious for myself, or if I have to do some gluten free shopping for my step-brother, I know that the possibilities are endless on the Net.

While I've gone many places for recipes, including...Read More »

I do my shopping at a regular grocery store, not a health and nutrition store. Luckily, I have the willpower of a stubborn 2-year old while I'm in the grocery store. I bring a list with me and have no problems bypassing the junk food aisles. I mainly shop the perimeter, where the dairy, veggies, fruit and meat are located. I also buy whole wheat bread products. I only venture to the middle of the store to get nuts and tuna, never down the junk food / pop asile.  When I get home, all I have are...Read More »