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Niacin
Published February 8th, 2010
Niacin
Nicotinic Acid is a specific form of Vitamin B3. Nicotinic Acid supplements are manufactured by oxidizing Nicotine – this is not a cause for alarm as Nicotinic Acid is not associated with any of the toxic effects attributable to Nicotine.
Niacin is a member of the water soluble B- vitamin complex. The amino acid [...]
Pantothenic acid ~ vitamin B5
Published February 8th, 2010
Pantothenic acid ~ vitamin B5
Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) was discovered in 1933 and belongs to the group of water-soluble B vitamins. Its name originates from the Greek word “pantos”, meaning “everywhere”, as it can be found throughout all living cells.
Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) was discovered in 1933 and belongs to the group of [...]
Folate/Folic acid ~more on B’s
Published February 8th, 2010
Folate/Folic acid ~more on B’s
Folates are found in a wide variety of foods. Richest sources are liver, dark green leafy vegetables, beans, wheat germ and yeast. Other sources are egg yolk, milk and dairy products, beets, orange juice and whole wheat bread.
Folate is a generic term for a water-soluble group of B vitamins [...]Biotin
Published February 8th, 2010
Biotin
Biotin plays a key role in the metabolism of lipids, proteins and carbohydrates. It acts as a critical coenzyme of four enzymes. Biotin plays a special role in enabling the body to use blood glucose as a major source of energy for body fluids,
Biotin is a colorless, water-soluble member of the B vitamin [...]Vitamin A ~for more than your eyes
Published December 14th, 2009
By Tammera J. Karr, MSHN, CNC, CNW, CNH 2009
In his 1919 book, Eat and Be Healthy, Virgil MacMickle, M.D., of Portland, Ore., recognized how crucial nutrition was for health. He wrote that the “chemical substances of which the body is composed are very similar to those of [...]
Pecan Cracker Recipe
Published December 14th, 2009
Check out this great site for gluten free recipes Here is a sample.
Karina’s Kitchen
glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.com
These crackers taste a bit like rye crackers, due to the caraway and cocoa powder. If you’re not a fan of rye bread or rye crackers, leave out the caraway.
Whisk together [...] Published December 14th, 2009 Natalie from Gluten Free Mommy came up with a loaf of brown rice flour, GF oat flour (or quinoa flour), millet flour, tapioca flour, arrowroot flour (or cornstarch), and xantham gum. 1 cup brown rice flour 1/2 cup certified gluten free oat flour (you can pulverize oats in a [...] Published December 14th, 2009 New Years Eve Peppermint Brownies More Goodies from Heather’s Tummy Care New Year’s Eve Peppermint Brownies Are you looking for a little splurge to ring in the New Year? Sweet treats are often problematic for IBS, but these brownies are digestion-friendly and spectacularly delicious! They’re low fat, dairy free, and have a good soluble fiber [...] Published December 14th, 2009 Smoked Salmon Sandwiches with Herbed Cucumbers Smoked fish of any kind is a great safe substitute for sandwich lunch meats and cheeses, but there’s something particularly decadent about smoked salmon. Pumpernickel bread is one of the most tolerable whole grains for IBS (if you’re very touchy, substitute French or sourdough), and the soluble fiber from [...] Published November 18th, 2009 Protect Yourself – Digestive health for Building the Immune System As the weather changes to fall and children go back to school, all of us become more susceptible to the “bug’s” floating around. Door knobs, desk tops, counters, computer keyboards, steering wheels…..Potential disease carrying surfaces are everywhere.
GlutenFree Millet Oatmeal Bread
New Years Eve Peppermint Brownies
Smoked Salmon Sandwiches with Herbed Cucumbers
Protect Yourself – Digestive health for Building the Immune System