Lori Zanteson

It would seem safe to assume that products labeled with the words "non-dairy" or "dairy-free" do not contain dairy, right? Surprisingly, that's not always the case. Despite the fact that these two labels are often used interchangeably, the terms can have very different meanings on food labels. ...

For people with eczema, the condition is more than a painful, red, or inflamed skin condition. It’s a recurring disease that is linked to an overactive immune system and can be It can be triggered by stress, allergic reactions, foods or other unknown factors. Sufferers not ...

If you’re familiar with the pattern of blood sugar spikes and crashes sending you on an energy roller coaster throughout the day, then maintaining a normal blood sugar level may be a challenge for you. While everyone experiences some amount of ebb and flow of blood sugar after we eat and in the hours between meals, a dramatic spike and drop in blood sugar can disrupt your day, causing fatigue and

Dairy-free coffee creamer has come a long way from powder or tiny shots of shelf-stable liquid labeled non-dairy creamer. These days, it’s all about plant-based creamers, which are crowding out dairy creamers by number and variety. With so many consumers following plant-based diets or dealing with lactose intolerance, this growth is hardly surprising. While pla...

The health benefits of eating plant-based, whether vegan, vegetarian, or flexitarian, are well established: Lower incidences of serious conditions, including heart disease, cancer, and type 2 diabetes. But you may have heard that vegans fall short on some nutrients, like iron. While it may ...