Quick tips for gluten-free eating

Wooden spoons of various gluten free flour (almond flour, amaranth seeds flour, buckwheat flour, rice flour, chick peas flour) from top view

Going gluten-free can feel difficult — especially at first — but it doesn’t have to be that way. There are plenty of foods out there that are naturally free of gluten, but these tips will help you keep an eye out for foods with hidden sources of gluten, while providing a few ideas on snacks […]

Myth or Fact?

myth or fact on chalkboard

We asked leading Chicago doctors to weigh in on some common health conceptions   MYTH OR FACT? Vitamin D deficiency is associated with heart disease, osteoporosis and depression. FACT. While many people know that vitamin D deficiency can be associated with decreased bone strength (osteoporosis), it can also be associated with heart disease, depression, diabetes and even […]