Ericka Lassiter sees it as a responsibility that she and the fellow members of her organization, Off the Field, Players Wives Association — for the wives of NFL players, use their resources to help those in need. She is currently president of Off the Field and this year the organization has raised thousands of dollars for local and national charitable organizations.

Ericka Lassiter sees it as a responsibility that she and the fellow members of her organization, Off the Field, Players Wives Association — for the wives of NFL players, use their resources to help those in need. She is currently president of Off the Field and this year the organization has raised thousands of dollars for local and national charitable organizations.

You may not have heard of it, but polycystic kidney disease is the most common life-threatening genetic disease, according to the National Kidney Foundation.

You may not have heard of it, but polycystic kidney disease is the most common life-threatening genetic disease, according to the National Kidney Foundation.

Whether you're in your 20's or 60's, energy can be something to envy.

Whether you're in your 20's or 60's, energy can be something to envy.

You may have heard, "You are what you eat." Actually, you are what you absorb and assimilate. Hippocrates quotes: "All disease begins in the gut." Your second brain is through the gut.

You may have heard, "You are what you eat." Actually, you are what you absorb and assimilate. Hippocrates quotes: "All disease begins in the gut." Your second brain is through the gut.

Why is it that from 2004 to 2010, the gluten-free food industry has grown at a compounded annual rate of almost 30 percent?

Why is it that from 2004 to 2010, the gluten-free food industry has grown at a compounded annual rate of almost 30 percent?

Have you been told that you're anemic and automatically think you need more iron? Anemia does not necessarily mean you need iron. And, what about too much iron?

Have you been told that you're anemic and automatically think you need more iron? Anemia does not necessarily mean you need iron. And, what about too much iron?

Gluten is a protein found in the endosperm of grains, especially wheat, rye and barley. It constitutes about 80 percent of the proteins in wheat, and is composed of the proteins gliadin and glutenin. Gluten is also used as a food additive in the form of a flavoring, stabilizing or thickening agent, often hidden as dextrin, maltodextrine and dextrose found in ice cream, ketchup and many other items. Gluten provides elasticity to dough, which gives breads and bagels their chewiness.

Gluten is a protein found in the endosperm of grains, especially wheat, rye and barley. It constitutes about 80 percent of the proteins in wheat, and is composed of the proteins gliadin and glutenin. Gluten is also used as a food additive in the form of a flavoring, stabilizing or thickening agent, often hidden as dextrin, maltodextrine and dextrose found in ice cream, ketchup and many other items. Gluten provides elasticity to dough, which gives breads and bagels their chewiness.

We live in a wheat-based society.