For those over the age of 40 starting to feel the painful effects of foot dysfunction, it may not come as a surprise that more than 80% of people will have foot problems in their lifetime. Meanwhile, those under 40 tend to rarely think about their feet, primarily because they don’t hurt yet. Many do not realize that foot dysfunction can cause pain in other areas of the body such as the knees, hips and lower back. Interestingly, many of the foot problems we suffer from such as metatarsalgia, plantar fasciitis and bunions are largely confined to westernized individuals. This suggests that foot dysfunction is the result of a cultural factor: restrictive footwear, not necessarily aging. Read more →

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One of the biggest problems with maintaining a gluten-free diet is the lack of healthy, gluten-free options when you’re looking for a “carby” fix. The breads fall apart or are tasteless; the cookies resemble a hockey puck more than a delicious baked good; and most of the time, you’re still getting a whopping dose of carbs and sugars that will make your blood sugar soar.

And then, Guiltless Foods happened. Husband and wife team, Daniel and Lindsey started Guiltless in 2010 with the desire to feed their family and the world yummy, healthy foods! I was approached by Daniel, the owner, to try his line of goods made with a unique blend of seeds. I was skeptical at first. A tasty, gluten-free option that is packed with nutrition is like a unicorn in the health food world: elusive, mythical and never seen. To my surprise, the products were delicious with the added bonus of being packed with fiber, protein, fats and vitamins! They are even suitable for the paleo community because their flour blend is grain-free.

The first Guiltless Foods product was the pizza crust. Daniel and Lindsay were inspired to help their client who loved pizza but had Crohn’s Disease and Diabetes eat his favorite food again without health consequences. Lindsey knew in her soul that she could help this man and millions of Americans enjoy their favorite comfort foods without pain or suffering! Once the pizza crust was perfected, it was time to work on making a loaf of bread. (Make french toast out of the Cinnamon Raisin bread – I promise you will not be disappointed!) Everything else started rolling out: muffins, cookies and tortillas quickly became customer favorites.

Since their beginnings in 2010, Daniel and Lindsey have gained quite the following with their custom blend of seeds including sesame, hemp, pumpkin, poppy, chia, sunflower and flax seeds. Our delis (located at our South, Central and Westlake) have added the option to upgrade your sandwich bread to Guiltless Foods bread. Also pick up some Guiltless items from the freezer section of your closest Peoples Rx. You may even run into Daniel or Lindsey offering samples of their fine product to our lovely customers. Visit their website to learn more.

Here are the Guiltless Food items we carry at each respective location:

South Lamar:
– Guiltless 6” Three Cheese Pizza
– Guiltless Tortillas
– Guiltless Sandwich Bread

Central
– Guiltless 6” Three Cheese Pizza
– Guiltless 6” Basil Pesto, Spinach and Artichoke Hearts Pizza
– Guiltless Sandwich Bread
– Guiltless Cinnamon raisin Bread
– Guiltless Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies

Lakeline
– Guiltless 6” Three Cheese Pizza
– Guiltless 6” Basil Pesto, Spinach and Artichoke Hearts Pizza

Westlake
– Guiltless 12” Three Cheese Pizza
– Guiltless 12” Basil Pesto, Spinach and Artichoke Hearts Pizza
– Guiltless 6” Three Cheese Pizza
– Guiltless 6” Basil Pesto, Spinach and Artichoke Hearts Pizza
– Guiltless Sandwich Bread
– Guiltless Cinnamon raisin Bread
– Guiltless Tortillas
– Guiltless 6” Pizza Crusts
– Guiltless Dark Chocolate Muffins
– Guiltless Dark Chocolate Chip Cookies
– Guiltless Tortilla Chips

By Corey Gusnowski, ACN, Wellness Manager at Peoples Westlake