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Udi's Gluten Free Takes on the Hamburger Review

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 Like many homes, bread is a staple. We eat it as a blanket to peanut butter and jelly. We devour it as carnivores should with a thick chunk of meat tucked in between. We eat it plain, dipped in tomato juice, coated with butter and so many other ways. Udi's takes our passion and transforms it into a gluten-free delight. With a dense, soft texture that will indulge your taste buds and has you mistaking it for anything but gluten-free. We tempted ourselves with hamburgers. Not only did Udi's Hamburger Buns accept our taste challenge, but it also went above and beyond. The bun held up to my family's choice of toppings from ketchup, mayonnaise, pickles and more. It didn’t deteriorate like our traditional buns. Available at your local grocer, nationwide in the freezer case. Udi’s is available at Kroger, Publix, Whole Foods and some Wal-Marts. They can also be purchased directly through their website and Amazon.com. Not just in white but Udi’s Gluten Free Whole Wheat...

Ten States, Five Days, 1st Step Pro-Wellness Kept Me Going Review

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 Fall transitioning into winter was not a good time for me or my family. After ten days on vacation and returning, life spiraled downhill. I found myself drained of energy, beyond what I've affectionately called "chronic exhaustion". My mind was spinning and my sleep was restless. Mounting was the need to drive ten states east, with two children. One time, while new to working graveyards, I purchased an energy package of "pills" and downed it with a Monster drink. Two hours into the shift I was shaking and a nervous wreck. I prefer to think of coffee as enjoyment rather than to boost my energy--and we all know, too much of a good thing is not really a good thing. Lesson learned from both of these is that it's good to be conscious of what is going into your body...avoid the crash. So? With all our belongings packed into the back of an S10 pickup, two kids and a dog, I began the journey across the country. My goal was eight hours a day of driving. Get a hotel...