Gluten sensitivity has become one of the most talked about food issues today. Since many people are concerned about health issues associated with eating gluten, gluten free diets and food products are becoming more common. Gluten is a protein found in a number of grains such as wheat, rye and barley. It is present in a great number of processed foods, so those wishing to pursue a gluten free diet need to eat a lot of fresh foods and check labels on many products, not just those you would naturally assume contain grains. That even includes candies, some of which are fine for a gluten free diet but some of which should be avoided. For instance, some candies you might think are gluten free are made with malt additives which contain gluten.

If you want to find gluten free candy, one option is to look on a given candy manufacturer’s website. Since gluten free is becoming a health choice for so many people, some manufacturers are doing their best to make it easy for consumers to discover whether or not products contain gluten. They will provide a list of their gluten free products.

You can also check the websites of candy wholesalers who sell a variety of brands from different manufacturers. Sites such as blaircandy.com have done your homework for you by amassing lists of various brands and types of candy that are listed as gluten free by the manufacturers who make them. You can peruse their site to see what they list as gluten free under categories like candy bars, gummy candy, gum, lollipops, novelty candy and seasonal candy.

Websites that list gluten free seasonal candy can be a special help since candy can be such a big part of certain seasonal celebrations like Easter or Halloween. Some of the candies that are most popular during those times appear on the market for only a brief time. You may find yourself needing to find information on something in your child’s trick-or-treat bag or something given to them in a goody bag at a holiday party. When in doubt, you can always call the manufacturer directly and ask if a certain product is gluten free.

Max’s is one of our favorite resto, basta may occasion, Max’s is our to go to resto.. and their corner bakery is super nice! The breads are all good tasting! yum! (nakakalaway naman tong post ko! Daddy, i take out mo ako sa Max’s mamaya! habulin natin ang promo!)

O, here’s a press release from our pr friends:

Hanggang bukas na lang yan kaya mag ake out na kayo!

Mouthwatering comfort dishes and an exciting game of basketball form the perfect pair as the Philippine National Basketball Team (Gilas Pilipinas) gears up to make history at the most prestigious international basketball competition in Spain slated for August this year.

Global Filipino brand Max’s, the official restaurant of Team Gilas Pilipinas serves up exciting promos to bring the Gilas excitement to the hilt.

Max’s will be giving Filipinos a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to watch the Philippines’ very own Gilas team compete against the best basketball players in the world with its Fly to Spain Promo. Customers may simply enjoy their favourite Max’s dishes at any Max’s Restaurant nationwide. For every PhP 300 food purchase made until July 12 (dine-in, take-out or delivery), customers will be entitled to one raffle coupon and inch closer to watching their favorite Gilas players compete live in Spain. They may also utilize social media by uploading a “puso to the Max” selfie (photo of oneself with right arm across the chest), posting the hashtag PusoToTheMax and sharing these on Twitter and Instagram. One winner will get the amazing privilege to fly to Spain with a companion, get free game passes for two, and be treated to free accommodations and pocket money.

As support for Gilas Pilipinas pours in, customers may also experience everything Gilas by just visiting Max’s Restaurant. They may now listen to the favorite music and sample the top 5 dishes of Gilas players while dining at Max’s. On top of the Gilas Team’s list of favorite dishes is Max’s world-famous fried chicken, crispy on the outside and delectably tender on the inside. This dish is given an exciting twist and can now be enjoyed “Pinoy-Style” with 3 new dips to make each bite more enjoyable: Max’s gravy, chilli sauce and Pinoy sarsa, to create a different kind of thrill for diners.

After a satisfying meal at Max’s, customers may avail of Max’s Gilas Take-out Treat and bring home their favourite Max’s sarap to the bones fried chicken, paired with Max’s classic banana ketchup and a limited edition Gilas eco bag. This promo is valid for take-out transactions worth PhP299 until July 11.

“With these new offerings, Max’s endeavors to create more exciting opportunities to celebrate two things that Filipinos love – basketball and Max’s sarap to the bones fried chicken. Whether they are in the Philippines or in any other country around the world, they can all take pride in being a Filipino and share in the Puso to The Max experience,” shared Mark Gamboa, Marketing Director for Max’s Group of Companies.

To learn more about Max’s Gilas promos, visit Max’s website www.maxschicken.com and Max’s official Facebook fan page.

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About Max’s Restaurant

Max’s, one of the country’s leading fast-casual dining restaurant traces its roots to a family’s generosity and passion for good food. Max’s, “the house that fried chicken built,” continues to innovate and expand worldwide with plans to open branches outside the United States. Today, Max’s Restaurant has established itself as a household name, an institution, and a proud Filipino tradition, zealously upholding the values passed on from its early beginnings in 1945 to the present –day generation of food aficionados. For the most exciting updates about Max’s Restaurant, log on to www.maxschicken.com or visit www.facebook.com/maxsrestaurant to be a Max’s Restaurant Facebook fan.

Once you realize that your dog needs more professional training than you are capable of providing, you have to decide what type of lessons will benefit them the most. The worst case scenario is that you choose the wrong type of training class and end up switching at the recommendation of the trainer. The best case scenario is that you think about the following questions to guide your decision so that you select the right type of training from the start.

1. Has your dog received any training around other dogs?
Dog training courses held outside of your home are often small group sessions. That means your dog will need to interact with other dogs in a nonthreatening manner. You will also need to control your dog well enough that they are not running away and interfering with the training of other dogs.
You can seek out one-on-one training and meet the trainer in their own facility or a public location. This eliminates interference of other dogs directly, but you cannot control other dogs walking by with their owners or running loose. If your dog has shown threatening or extremely shy behavior around other dogs in the past, you may want to start with in-home dog training.

2. How does your dog typically behave around unknown humans?
When someone rings your doorbell, how does your dog react? You can never determine how your dog will interact with a trainer or other participants in a group class, but you can get an idea of how they may act by thinking about their interactions with other people in the past.
If your dog is not ready to interact with other people, then you may want to go with in-home training. You can eventually change to other types of training courses as your dog’s skills and confidence mature.

3. Do you have specific skills that you want your dog to master?
If your dog needs to work on specific skills, you should go with one-on-one lessons. This allows the trainer to tackle those skills directly without concern for the needs of other dogs and owners. You should consult with a professional trainer to determine whether your lessons are best held at home or in the field.
Dog training is a personal matter, but some dogs do best when surrounded by other dogs. Think about your dog’s personality and past behavior to determine what is best for them.