Against-the-Grain Athletes

Atheletes

Why more competitors are ditching gluten There’s a surprising new trend in the sports world: An increasing number of athletes are “going against the grain,” eliminating wheat- and gluten-based pasta, waffles, and cereals in their diet, to give themselves a winning edge. Some switch to improve their health; others to improve performance. After years of   Read More

Mediterranean Chicken-Quinoa Salad

Mediterranean Chicken-Quinoa Salad

Here’s an easy-to-fix dish for athletes who have higher calorie and nutrient needs. Serves 2 ½ cup organic quinoa 1 cup organic gluten-free chicken broth 2 cups diced cooked chicken breast ½ cup organic garbanzo beans 3 Tbs. chopped organic red onion ½ cup diced organic cucumber or hothouse cucumber 10 organic cherry tomatoes, halved   Read More

Gluten-Free Weight Gain?

GuestSpot

My digestion has improved on a gluten-free diet, but I have gained unwanted weight. Am I doing something wrong? A. It’s likely that you’ve been focusing on eating gluten free and nothing else, which is natural when people first begin learning how to eat gluten free. Putting some focus on other aspects of nutrition and   Read More