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by Scott Olson on Aug 26th 2013
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Healthy Gifts It is that time of year again when you start combing the stores for something for that health lover in your life. As a certified health nut myself (just ask my wife), let me show you the top health products I fell in love with this year. Books Books...

by Scott Olson on Dec 10th 2011
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Hard to believe, but this is the fourth year of our Month Without Sugar. Over 8,000 people have joined us for a month without sugar, is it your turn this year? Season of Sugar It is that time of year again: The Season of Sugar. As the weather turns colder, and...

by Scott Olson on Dec 6th 2010
Quinoa

Cooking with Non-Gluten Grains If you have been told that you have to give up gluten grains, you may be feeling a bit lost. This guide to cooking with non-gluten grains can get you started. Many people who have Celiac disease or gluten intolerance (also called...

by Scott Olson on Nov 2nd 2010
Gluten free baking

Gluten Free Flour Guide You have been diagnosed with Celiac disease or gluten intolerance (also called sprue, gluten enteropathy or gluten-sensitive enteropathy), now what? If you think your baking life is all over now that you can’t use traditional flours,...

by Scott Olson on Dec 5th 2009

This year marks the second annual 30 Sugar Free Days Program and your chance to make January a MONTH WITHOUT SUGAR. Season of Sugar It is that time of year again: The Season of Sugar. As the weather turns colder, and the sun dips lower in the sky (except for you...

by Scott Olson on Feb 2nd 2009
Artificial Sweeteners

Have you fallen for the promise of artificial sweeteners? All the sweetness and none of the downside? Really, who wouldn’t trust something called “Splenda”? Unfortunately, most of what you hear about artificial sweeteners comes from the companies...

by Scott Olson on Dec 28th 2008
Types of Sugar

I get a lot of questions about sugars and which are okay to eat and which are not. Most of the questions have to do with finding a good substitute to take the place of white sugar. Sorry to say, but the short answer is that there are no good substitutes either...