Have you ever wondered exactly what is gluten? It refers to a family of proteins known as prolamins (primarily glutenin and gliadin) that constitute the storage protein in the starchy endosperm of many cereal grains such as wheat, barley, and rye. Wheat and other cereals are made into flour, containing various proteins, one of which is glutenin, otherwise known as gluten. Viewed alone, gluten is a tough, elastic, grayish substance resembling chewing gum which works as a leavening agent, when the flour is kneaded. These types of grains make up a large portion of the modern American diet. Probably because of their palatability, ease of cultivation, and use in a…
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How To Create a Healthy Habit of Meal Planning
Strategic meal planning is a healthy habit which can also save you money. Have you integrated any of the healthy habits from last week’s blog post? If so, your 2020 is off to a great start! If not…you really should consider adopting at least two of those habits; especially the water consumption concept. This week, we are going to focus more on specific meal planning for better health. Brainstorming Your Meal Plan Sitting down and taking time to plan your meals is a crucial step towards better health. Decide which day you can do your food shopping and make a list based on the meals you plan for the week.…
