Diana Gariglio-Clelland

Here’s a challenge for you: go down the grocery store aisle with processed baked goods like cookies, snack bars, and other sweet treats. Can you look at five different items that DON’T have corn syrup in them?  The likelihood is that you’ll spot corn syrup in the majority of processed sweet foods because it’s good for boosting shelf life and adding sweetness less expensively (corn is a subsidized crop in the United [...]

If you order a sugar-free vanilla latte or wanted to sweeten your black coffee without regular sugar, chances are you've bumped into sucralose. Sucralose (brand name Splenda) is a popular artificial sweetener used in sugar-free or reduced-sugar foods and drinks. Some of the biggest reasons you might use sucralose are to reduce your calorie and/or sugar intake. Are there any good substitutes for sucralose, though? Some of [...]

Raw cow milk might not be the most popular type of milk, but it has plenty of fans who choose it over regular cow milk. If you’re not sure what raw milk is, don’t worry – we’ll explain more about that soon, as well as talk more about the four best raw cow milk substitutes which include: How did each of these make the cut as one of the best raw cow milk substitutes? Find out next! What is raw cow milk? Raw cow milk [...]

Chocolate milk is not only a favorite among kids, but it’s gained popularity among adults as “the perfect post-workout drink”. When we refer to chocolate milk, we’re talking about good ole’ chocolate-flavored cow’s milk. Chocolate milk can come in different milk fat percentages (skim, full-fat, etc), but what makes it chocolate milk is the chocolate flavoring – which makes it one of the highest-sugar milks on the market. [...]

Sodium (one of two main components in salt) makes food taste good and plays an important role in cooking and baking. Salt also helps bring out other flavors in food – have you ever salted an avocado or enjoyed salted chocolate? (If not, you’ll thank us later.) Fast food is usually high in sodium because salt is an easy way to add flavor to foods. If you’re on a low-sodium diet or limiting salt for any reason, are there any [...]

Dairy Queen might not be the best place for having an abundance of keto or vegan options, but its gluten-free offerings are pretty decent!  If you’re avoiding gluten (a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley), what are your food and drink options at Dairy Queen? We’re glad you asked because we’ve compiled a complete list below! Gluten-free Food and Drink Options at Dairy Queen The master nutrition tables Dairy [...]