The conversation around a vegan or plant-based diet is often about what a person cannot eat. With the opening of Plant, 1120 N. Walker Ave., in Midtown Aug. 5, owner Emma Ryan wants to talk about the positive effects of leaving behind animal products and processed foods. Ryan herself is a testament to the health […]
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Gazedibles: Gluten mindfulness
Although full-on celiac disease affects about 200,000 new cases every year in the country, there are many more that are gluten-insensitive. These seven restaurants not only make gluten-free substitutions on the menu, they have more than one option. By Jacob Threadgill with photos by Alexa Ace and provided Elemental Coffee Roasters 815 N. Hudson […]
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OKG eat: gluten-free
Ah, the perils of working with special dietary needs. It can make dining out a pain. Luckily, with restaurateurs becoming more savvy to their diners’ needs, there are a bevy of places in OKC to satisfy your craving for the foods you love without losing taste. All choices this week have been road-tested by gluten-sensitive […]
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Losing to win
But ultimately, none worked. “I didn’t lose any significant weight,” he said. Healthcare professionals regularly tout the same method for weight loss: balanced meals and exercise. But this advice is often ignored when fad diet advertising floods media, particularly in the new year. Oklahoma dietician Lacey Bixler considers these plans short-term solutions that typically fail […]
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Sweet, no wheat
These delightful treats contain extra calories, sure. For some, however, the caveat of extra caloric intake is only a small issue in comparison to the presence of wheat in a product. For those who suffer from celiac disease, consuming wheat isn’t an option — even for a one-time splurge. The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness […]
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OKG7 gluten-free options
Nunu’s Mediterranean Cafe3131 W. Memorialnunuscafe.com751-7000 For diners avoiding gluten, foods like fresh meats, fruits and veggies are fantastic options. At Nunu’s, a Greek salad topped with a chicken breast, tomatoes, cucumbers, artichoke hearts and olives might just hit the spot. Get a side of hummus dip, and ask for extra veggies in place of pita […]
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Wheat ease
For others, it’s just the opposite. A dramatic rise in celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder of the small intestine, forces some eaters to cut gluten from their diet. And that can be difficult, since gluten is in almost everything. Or at least it seems that way. Gluten, a protein found in foods processed from wheat, […]