Quinoa Pasta


Updated 02/05/08 9:55 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Quinoa Pasta

If you're like me, you're always looking for something new to make for dinner that is tasty and healthy, you should give quinoa pasta a try. It's made with a blend of quinoa and corn flours, so it's wheat and gluten free, making this pasta much easier on your tummy. Each serving contains 2.5g of fiber and 5g of protein, which is about the same in regular semolina pasta. However, if you're Read more

Are Gluten-Free Foods Healthier?


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 6 comments

Are Gluten-Free Foods Healthier?

A good friend of mine has celiac disease, which means she can't eat any foods that contain these "evil" ingredients: wheat, rye, barley, and possibly oats. If she does, she pays the price with painful stomach cramps, bloating, gas, and diarrhea, but the scary thing is that it can even be fatal. She's not alone; it's estimated that one in 133 people in America suffers from this disease. Due to Read more