More than just the stuff you use to make porridge, oats can be processed and used as a stand-alone flour in a bake or added with other flours to increase the nutrition in a bake. It is one of the more popular gluten-free flours, probably because it is easy to find, easy to make, and not overly expensive, and you often see it as one of the ingredients in a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend.  But if you have run out and [...]

The paleo diet is an ever-popular approach to eating that’s built on the foundational food groups eaten by the first humans many, many years ago. This includes whole, plant-based foods like fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds, as well as animal products like fish, eggs, and lean meats. The idea is to eat the same kinds of foods that were hunted and gathered way back in the Paleolithic Era, and avoid anything that came along [...]

Pizza, regardless of how tasty it is, is without a doubt a gluten-filled creation; it's probably one of the first things to avoid and one of the last things you want to be around if you can’t consume gluten. It’s no secret that “gluten-free” and “pizza” just don’t go together – until they do. Gone are the days of those on a gluten-free diet being deprived of one of their favorite meals, because today more and more [...]

The Mediterranean diet is built on a balanced eating lifestyle; one with a foundation of plant-based whole foods, lean proteins, and healthy fats. Rich in things like whole grains, fruits and vegetables, seafood, legumes, and nuts, this approach is based on the regular diets of those living in Mediterranean countries like France, Spain, Greece, and Italy. So what if you’re a big pizza fan who’s trying out the Mediterranean [...]

If you’ve heard of the keto diet – and certainly if you’ve ever followed it yourself – you know that keto is all about limiting carbs. The diet, praised for its effective approach to weight loss, works by replacing carbohydrates with fats and protein, so that your body remains in a ketogenic state and burns fat instead of carbs. Unfortunately, no carbs means no pizza…there’s just no way around that. So if you’re on the keto [...]

Domino’s has long been one of America’s go-to pizza chains, gaining popularity across the nation since its first pizzeria opening in 1960 thanks to its convenience, affordability, and quick delivery. But while it’s a dependable choice for pizza and there’s no arguing that the $5.99 value meal deal is hard to beat, Domino’s may not be the best place to order a pie if you’re vegan.  Pizza in general can be a tough thing to [...]