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So, when deciding to make the switch into the gluten and dairy-free world, it is important to consider all the alternatives. Some products are healthy and some downright bad. I recently saw a blogger's post on veganism that said "vegan does not necessarily mean healthy", with a picture of a bowl full of Oreo cookies - which are vegan. Well, the same can be said about gluten-free and dairy free.
While scouring the isles of my local health food store, I am amazed at the amount of unhealthy gluten and dairy-free products that are available. Take for example soy milk. People are led to believe (as I was before I delved more into the subject) that soy based products are a healthy alternative to meat and dairy. But what they don't know, is that most of these products contain unfermented or GMO soy. Dr. Kaayla Daniel, author of The Whole Soy Story points out thousands of studies linking soy to malnutrition, digestive distress, immune-system breakdown, thyroid dysfunction, cognitive decline, reproductive disorders and infertility—even cancer and heart disease.
So, when deciding to make the switch into the gluten and dairy-free world, it is important to consider all the alternatives. Some products are healthy and some downright bad. I recently saw a blogger's post on veganism that said "vegan does not necessarily mean healthy", with a picture of a bowl full of Oreo cookies - which are vegan. Well, the same can be said about gluten-free and dairy free.
While scouring the isles of my local health food store, I am amazed at the amount of unhealthy gluten and dairy-free products that are available. Take for example soy milk. People are led to believe (as I was before I delved more into the subject) that soy based products are a healthy alternative to meat and dairy. But what they don't know, is that most of these products contain unfermented or GMO soy. Dr. Kaayla Daniel, author of The Whole Soy Story points out thousands of studies linking soy to malnutrition, digestive distress, immune-system breakdown, thyroid dysfunction, cognitive decline, reproductive disorders and infertility—even cancer and heart disease.
Here are the basic fermented soy products that are safe and even healthy to consume:
- Tempeh
- Miso
- Natto
- Soy Sauce
Can you tell that one food of choice for many vegans and vegetarians is missing? That's right, tofu is not healthy for you. What is the strong selling point of unfermented soy? It is one of the best source of vitamin K1-2, which is a fat-soluble vitamin our body requires for blood coagulation. The greatest sources of vitamin K1-2 is found in leafy greens and in Natto.
As for gluten-free products, you need to make sure that you look at the ingredients. In crackers and pasta, I look for some that are made with brown rice, quinoa, amaranth flours which are healthy grains. I also avoid anything where oil or sugar is at the top of the list of ingredients.
Here are some of my favorite products :
Have a great week-end!
Amelie
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