Friday March 19 , 2010

Special Diets

Most of us understand a special diet means living without some type of food -dairy free, gluten free, meat free, nut free- and we should be aware that on occasion, it might mean adding more -high fibre, gaining weight, iron rich, sports diet, teenagers- to keep a healthy balance.

  • Living Without ( 5 Articles )

    Avoiding any group of foods may have an impact in health and well being. Ask your doctor or a nutrition expert, and always, always, read the labels on packaged items.

  • Low Cholesterol Diet ( 2 Articles )

    Ideas to inspire those on a low cholesterol diet.

  • Low Sugar Diet ( 4 Articles )

    A helping hand to tackle food for those on a low sugar diet.

  • Weight Loss Diet ( 11 Articles )

    Weight loss is one of the reasons one has to make do without all the food we would like to eat.

  • Vegetarian Diet ( 1 item )

    Leading articles and recipes to help those attempting a vegetarian diet on their way to success.

  • Dairy Free ( 2 Articles )

    Following a dairy free diet is more common that we would think. Allergy and food sensitivity are not the only reason.

  • Gluten Free Diet ( 1 item )

    People with celiac disease cannot tolerate gluten -a protein found in wheat, rye and other cereals- and they need gluten free food. However, a gluten free diet is also beneficial for many others.

Hint of Herbs

Stir chervil in ham and cheese omelets. Use it in dressings for pasta or potato salads.

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Choice Tidbits

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Full of Flavor

Slightly sweet piquant flavor with notes of orange. Widely used in Middle Eastern and Indian cuisines where it flavors all kinds of meat and vegetables; ingredient in most curry and Indian spice mixes; also flavors Eastern sweets.

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