Tuesday, March 25

G-F Gums: Info to Chew Over

Guar, Xanthan, Psyllium, Chia, Flax   Which do I use as baking additives and which should I avoid?

Here are some links to help you decide.  http://chriskresser.com/harmful-or-harmless-guar-gum-locust-bean-gum-and-more.

Psyllium is classified as a drug no food on WebMd.  (weird-go figure) http://www.webmd.com/drugs/drug-56088-Psyllium+Husk+Fibre+Oral.aspx?drugid=56088
http://www.herbwisdom.com/herb-psyllium-husk.html

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