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Your Commonsense Guide: Flours & Grains A-Z

17 January 2018 at 4:42 pm

Looking for only gluten free options?  See our Gluten Free Flours and Grains A-Z. FLOURS AND GRAINSGrains are the seeds and fruits of cereal grasses.

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Your Commonsense Guide: Cooking Beans, Grains & Legumes

17 January 2018 at 4:41 pm

Beans and grains are a necessary and nutritious part of our diet.

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Your Commonsense Guide: Sugars & Sugar Substitutes

17 January 2018 at 4:41 pm

Everyone wants a bit of sweetness in their lives. From natural cane sugar, to Lucuma powder to xylitol, Commonsense has got you covered!

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Salicylate intolerance: the basics

17 January 2018 at 4:41 pm

Both natural and synthetic salicylates can cause health problems.   In high doses salicylates are harmful to everyone and overdose can be potentially life threatening.

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Going Vegan with Commonsense

17 January 2018 at 4:41 pm

At Commonsense, we know it can feel a little daunting to step into the world of veganism.

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Psyllium - A Gentle, Natural Laxative

17 January 2018 at 4:41 pm

What is Psyllium? Psyllium husk is the powdered seed of the plant Plantago psyllium.   It has been used traditionally in Chinese, Western and Ayurvedic medicine.

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Are Oats Gluten Free?

17 January 2018 at 4:41 pm

Oats: contaminated by gluten or just straight glutinous? We did the research so you don’t have to: here’s the low down on why your oats aren’t truly gluten free.

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No Sugar-Coating: My Real-Life 'I Quit Sugar' Diary

17 January 2018 at 4:40 pm

I was brought up on sugar. My bones are made from Angel Delight and hokey pokey. My veins are filled with plum crumble and raspberry liquorice sticks.

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Gluten Free Flours & Grains A-Z

17 January 2018 at 4:40 pm

New to gluten-free eating, or keen to expand your diet?

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A Guide to Dairy Free Alternatives

17 January 2018 at 4:40 pm

Whatever your reason for being dairy-free, it can be hard to find safe options.

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Interview with Clayton of Baron Hasselhoff's Cookies

17 January 2018 at 4:40 pm

We talk to Clayton McErlane about his Baron Hasselfhoff's organic, vegan, gluten free cookies, and we try a few just to be extra sure of their deliciousness!

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A Guide to Safer House Cleaners

16 January 2018 at 4:26 pm

"Environmentally Friendly" Cleaners You may have noticed a growing number of household cleaning products on the market which claim to be ‘environmentally friendly’.

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