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Gluten Free Chocolate Cookies

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There is a lot of buzz going on nowadays about the harmful effects of gluten on our bodies. Study after study is demonstrating that gluten causes a range of lifestyle health ailments from digestive disorders to diabetes, not to mention a host of brain related problems like brain fogginess, lowered concentration, confusion and impaired memory. Me and my husband have consciously been avoiding gluten in our diets for the past four months now, and have seen noticeable changes in our moods and physical well being. Though we are convinced of the efficacy of following a gluten free diet, it hasn't been easy to pull the children on to the bandwagon especially in India. The kids, like kids anywhere else want bread sandwiches, pizzas, burgers, chocolate cookies and all kinds of gluten laden foods. We bought a few gluten free cookies online, but they were expensive and the taste didn't justify the cost. Also I was a bit apprehensive about all the other ingredients that were adde