gluten intolerance

When the Going Gets Teff…. Discovering an Ancient, Gluten-Free Grain

When the Going Gets Teff…. Discovering an Ancient, Gluten-Free Grain

Teff (Eragrostis tef) is indigenous to Ethiopia and Eritrea, where it has served as the daily staple for roughly 90 million people for thousands of years. It is a stress-tolerant, fast-growing cereal grain that is still cultivated using ancient farming methods. Teff has been growing in international popularity in recent decades, as health-conscious consumers seek out ever more gluten-free options.

Give Gluten A Break

Give Gluten A Break

Growing up in America, the grain we’ve most commonly eaten is wheat…wheat for bread for breakfast, lunch and dinner and a few snacks in between! Wheat has risen to the top of our “most preferred” grain list because it contains gluten, a protein that gives it that “gluey” consistency, ideal for baking bread.

The Food - Brain Connection

The Food - Brain Connection

Have you ever felt almost “high” after eating pizza or a grilled cheese sandwich? It may be because these foods can act as opiates within our brain, leading to that “blissed out” feeling that often results in that “tired and toxic” feeling.