Posts by Chocolate Lover

Organic Food Resources

Organic foods are those which are produced using environmentally supportive methods that do not include pesticides, chemical fertilizers, genetically modified organisms, or food additives, among other things. Organic food production is highly regulated, and individuals who want to advertise their food as organic are required to meet very strict certification standards in most countries. Organic farming uses less energy and produces less waste than conventional farming and helps to maintain healthy ecosystems....

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Healthy Dessert Recipes

Healthy Dessert Recipes

Just as there’s no point running a race if there’s no finish line, there’s almost no point eating dinner without dessert. Usually a sweet reward, the word “dessert” originally comes from the French dessevir, meaning, “to clear the table.” The custom of a post-meal course is likely very old, dating back to the simple enjoyment of fruits and nuts. Our western tradition of dessert as a sweet, decadent treat, however, is much newer, a result of the 19th century rise of the...

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Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Chip Cookies

What causes the chocolate chip cookie to stand the test of time is its ability to win over the hearts of old and young alike. You would be hard pressed to find a person who didn’t enjoy some form of chocolate chip cookie, and so this amazing, simple dessert is still sought out by people looking for a great treat to make for themselves and for friends and family. And, fortunately for people who are following alternative diets, such as vegans, people with gluten intolerance, and those who are looking for...

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Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

It’s an easy scenario to imagine: in anticipation of houseguests, you’ve spent hours in the kitchen preparing a delicious snack. Always mindful of your guests’ dietary needs and preferences, you’ve ordered vegan chocolate chips, tracked down a recipe for vegan cookies, and made all the necessary substitutions in your recipe. But once your guests arrive and it comes time to sample your snacks, several of them are forced to pass, citing a strict gluten free diet. Today, more people than ever...

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Gluten Free Food List

There are numerous reasons to adopt a gluten-free diet. Among those who necessarily must adhere to a strict diet free of gluten are sufferers of celiac disease and of dermatitis herpetiformis. Some doctors believe that a gluten-free diet may also be beneficial to those who suffer from multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune disorders, as well as autism spectrum disorders, and even ADHD. Generally, the mixture of proteins known as gluten is found in all products derived from wheat, barley, rye, and triticale....

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