Toronto Gift Baskets | HAZELTON's | New Summer Introductions!
This summer Hazelton's Toronto Gift Baskets will be gradually introducing 72 new, exquisite and innovative Gift Basket designs!
First, in the Baby Gift Basket category, we are introducing the latest designs by Carter, Piccolo Bambino, OXO Tot, Kaloo, Janot, Happyhorse and others. We will also be enhancing our Hazelton's Signature Collection of Baby Gift Baskets, baby toys, clothing, receiving blankets and plush animals. Our goal is to create the most "over-the-top" Baby Gift Baskets for Newborns that can be imagined! Any New Mother or Father will be excited to receive our New Baby Gifts!
Introducing Tartufi Italiani Truffle Infused Oils, Salt and Honey
As everyone knows, Italy is renowned for its truffles. High end restaurants, specialty shops, and other gourmet establishment carry truffles as a staple – albeit a pricey indulgence. And now, we bring the luxury of truffles to Hazelton’s Gift Baskets Toronto!
Hazelton's Truffle products are the ultimate culinary indulgence. Tartufi Italiani Truffle Inflused Oils, Salt and Honey are simply …. Luxury!
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Is Going Gluten-Free a Healthy Decision? Probably Not
I woke up this morning to the “Gluten-Free Controversy" – an issue which is complicated and often misunderstood by the general public.
CBC Newsworld Report
It started with a CBC Newsworld report in the early morning by Kim Brunhuber. The CBC reported that “One of the more popular diet trend these days is gluten-free. Now some go gluten-free for medical reasons but a growing number of people are going gluten-free as a lifestyle choice. And not all experts think that is a great idea . . .”
Gluten-Free Quinoa Skinny Crackers
Moments after this report was finished, our first order of gluten-free Quinoa Skinny Crackers from Enerjive arrived. We were quite excited that we could add another healthy, wholesome and clean product to our inventory. But should we be excited given the CBC Newsworld report?
We have always chosen gluten-free products for our gift baskets, when possible, which is great news for our customers with celiac disease, who for health reasons should not eat wheat with gluten. It is also great news our customers who chose gluten-free for lifestyle reasons.
It is estimated that less than 1% of North Americans have celiac disease and should go gluten free. The rest of us who are going gluten-free or gluten-reduced, are doing it for lifestyle reasons – so we feel better!
But is Going Gluten-Free a Good Idea? Does It Make Us Feel Better?
The general perception in the marketplace is that a gluten-free diet is healthier. The fact is that a totally gluten-free diet isn’t better for most people. For people with celiac disease, a gluten-free diet is essential. But for most of us, a gluten-free diet can lack vitamins, fiber and minerals. The CBC report by Brunhuber also noted that gluten-free diets are often higher in calories and fat!
Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye and therefore in whole grain foods related to wheat, including bulgur, farro, kamut, spelt, and triticale. Many of these whole grain foods are rich in vitamins, fiber and minerals and should not be cut out of our diets.
So What Should We Do About Gluten?
The solution suggested by experts interviewed in the CBC report and in medical community is that a Gluten-Reduced diet is a good idea for those of us who do not have celiac disease. Like everything, moderation is the key in our diets. Reducing gluten is good advice but not at the expense of many whole grain foods.
Happy 2013 to all of Our Customers & Staff!
2012 was a banner year for Hazelton's. We wish you all the best for 2013 and continued success in the new year!
