Much of the research I have done has been limited about the implications of a wheat based diet but much of what I have seen leads me to believe that our current wheat crops are highly addictive and should be avoided as much as possible. I have cut my family's consumption down to beer (but only for me and the hubs ) and GMO free bread for the kids. It is amazing how much better we all feel with removing most of the wheat from our diet. In addition to the wonderful books that Brian mentioned, I would suggest checking out one of the web blogs I follow that give great grain free recipes and detailed explanations about how the elimination of wheat/gluten can really improve your health. I fix her Gluten Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip cookies all the time and even my daughter who detests peanut butter loves them!
This is probably my favorite grain free site. If you haven't considered the type of cooking oils that you use, I also suggest reading the paper she references on her site called "The Oiling of America". I never knew how bad these oils were for me. I exclusively use coconut oil and occasionally use olive oil. Coconut oil has so many uses and has so many health benefits!
My wife's been baking with coconut oil - EVERYTHING TASTES AMAZING! and so moist!
Only drawback... the oil has a tendency to harden... Any tips on how to prevent that from happening?
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Much of the research I have done has been limited about the implications of a wheat based diet but much of what I have seen leads me to believe that our current wheat crops are highly addictive and should be avoided as much as possible. I have cut my family's consumption down to beer (but only for me and the hubs ) and GMO free bread for the kids. It is amazing how much better we all feel with removing most of the wheat from our diet. In addition to the wonderful books that Brian mentioned, I would suggest checking out one of the web blogs I follow that give great grain free recipes and detailed explanations about how the elimination of wheat/gluten can really improve your health. I fix her Gluten Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip cookies all the time and even my daughter who detests peanut butter loves them!
This is probably my favorite grain free site. If you haven't considered the type of cooking oils that you use, I also suggest reading the paper she references on her site called "The Oiling of America". I never knew how bad these oils were for me. I exclusively use coconut oil and occasionally use olive oil. Coconut oil has so many uses and has so many health benefits!
My wife's been baking with coconut oil - EVERYTHING TASTES AMAZING! and so moist!
Only drawback... the oil has a tendency to harden... Any tips on how to prevent that from happening?
It's normal for it to go back and forth between liquid and solid depending on the temp in your home. If it's solid, just heat in microwave or put the jar on stove in a pan filled with water to melt.
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Seems my preconceptions are what should have been burned...
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My wife's been baking with coconut oil - EVERYTHING TASTES AMAZING! and so moist!
Only drawback... the oil has a tendency to harden... Any tips on how to prevent that from happening?
6/29/06 - Milwaukee, WI
9/25/11 - Vancouver, BC
11/4/12 - (Eddie Vedder) Phoenix, AZ
11/1/13 - New Orleans, LA
11/19/13 - Phoenix, AZ
11/21/13 - San Diego, CA
10/12/14 - Austin, TX
10/22/14 - Denver, CO
8/22/16 - Chicago, IL (Wrigley 2)
5/9/22 - Glendale, AZ
5/18/24 - Las Vegas, NV
It's normal for it to go back and forth between liquid and solid depending on the temp in your home. If it's solid, just heat in microwave or put the jar on stove in a pan filled with water to melt.
Seems my preconceptions are what should have been burned...
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