Gluten means the proteins that occur naturally in wheat, rye, barley, and crossbreeds of these strains. It is used as a thickening agent in some sauces, soups, stews, salad dressings, and more. Most breads and baked goods rely on gluten for elasticity. Not every brand of meat and cheese can say theyâre gluten free. Some may use fillers and seasonings that arenât safe for people with gluten allergies.
Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment. POLST (Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment) is an approach to improving end-of-life care in the United States, encouraging providers to speak with patients and create specific medical orders to be honored by health care workers during a medical crisis.
Zest is a kind of zeal or enthusiasm. If you've got a zest for something, you put your whole heart and soul into it. Dancers who have great zest leap, kick, and soar their way around the stage with a kind of joyful energy. Oddly enough, zest can also be the outer peel of a lemon or orange, which chefs scrape into their dishes when they want to add some tartness and tanginess to a recipe. People who live with that same kind of spice are said to have a zest for life.. In other words, they live their lives with a lot of flavor and gusto.