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A Comprehensive Research Guide by Shelley Case
Dietitian and well-seasoned and educated Shelley Case has revised and released her eighth book, Gluten-Free Diet. Within the first fifty pages, I had cleared up some extremely basic misunderstandings I had regarding making product choices and reading labels. This book is a basic anyone new or old to celiac disease or gluten intolerance should have […]
Celiac Support Groups: The Benefits of Connecting with the Celiac Community
There are certainly many challenges to face with your new gluten-free diet, and as with many of the challenges of life, I have found that one of the best ways of dealing with them is by connecting to others in the celiac community through celiac support groups and celiac forums. First of all, […]
Gluten-Free Cookie Easter Project
This Easter, try this simple gluten-free project which is sure to have stunning results—transferring images onto cookies. DIRECTIONS 1. Reduce vintage postcard or other image to 65% of its original size on a standard color photocopier, then bring it to your favorite local bakery to have it reproduced with edible ink on thin, sticker-like […]
Cooking with Coconut Flour by Bruce Fife, N.D.
Author Bruce Fife has done a tremendous job in researching and writing an informative book and cookbook in one, all about coconut flour, replacing wheat and all grains in each recipe with only coconut flour! Coconut flour is ground coconut that’s been defatted and dehydrated which results in a wheat-like texture. He shows us how […]
Gluten- Free Trading Company Purchases…
Tastes Like Real Food, founded in 2007 by the Bosking family of Cedar Rapids, Iowa was recently been purchased Gluten-Free Trading Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a Midwestern family-owned business. The brand’s mission is the same, however—to help celiac and gluten-intolerant people enjoy GF foods that taste great! Perhaps you’re familiar with the Toro brand baking […]
Gluten-Free Vitamins and Skin Care-Nu Skin and Pharmanex
Supplements can be an issue for a celiac. There are more and more companies guaranteeing GF vitamins and minerals with the rise in awareness of celiac disease and gluten issues. The company Nu Skin has a gluten-free supplement line, Pharmanex, offering confirmed gluten-free dietary supplements in small packs—LifePak Nano—to address issues such as DNA protection, […]
Tell Me What to Eat If I Have Celiac Disease by Kimberly A. Tessmer, RD, LD
Kimberly Tesser, RD and LD, is a consulting dietitian in Brunswick, Ohio with a wealth of knowledge in her field of expertise and interest, celiac disease. She is no novice to the world of writing. She carries a history of published books of her own as well as has a co-authorship to her credits. Tell […]
ALCAT Test for Celiacs additional allergies
Just as food allergies can cause a variety of physical and mental conditions, some of them rather severe, food sensitivities can have serious effects on one’s health as well. I was diagnosed with celiac disease, which is an auto-immune disease not an allergy many years ago, and as an author, researcher, and humanitarian, I have […]
Gluten Free Cooking Expo is about to START!
That’s right! It’s that time of year again…the Gluten Free Cooking Expo and Vendor Fair is coming! Jen Cafferty is at it again! Attracting participants from all around the country and Canada, this great event teaches gluten-free dieters how to make delicious and healthy GF foods and more! April 17th and 18th – The Wyndham […]
Living Gluten Free – Right to Heal – Part 1 Sandi Star, CCN
I would like to introduce a wonderful woman with a wonderful purpose. Here is Sandi Star’s incredible gluten-free story which has led her to a healthy vibrant life. She is now helping others daily. Also learn about Sjögren’s Syndrome (autoimmune disease). Sjögren’s is one of the symptoms of Celiac disease which she will, share with you as […]
Fun & Fabulous Grain-Free Breakfast Recipes by Lisa Bishop
We can all get quite tired of the basic egg recipes, pancakes and maybe some gluten-free toast for breakfast. Look no further. Lisa Bishop has authored an entire book devoted to not only gluten-free breakfast but the added step of a grain-free breakfast. Many recipes are simply coconut flour, flax, or neither, or offer unusual […]
Casein Free and Palm Shortening!
It’s been discovered that organic, non-hydrogenated palm fruit shortening is a fabulous, natural way to make delicious baked goods without butter, and without heavy processing or trans-fats. It’s also high vitamin E. You can find this product at Whole Foods, and at many health food stores and food co-ops. By the way, if you are OK with butter […]
Healthier Without Wheat by Dr. Stephen Wangen, The Gluten-Free Doctor
Author Dr. Stephen Wangen has presented wonderful in-depth research at one’s disposal in identifying if one has a problem with wheat or gluten or not. With over 10 years in this field, working in his clinic and testing thousands of patients, Dr. Wangen speaks from a position of experience and immense respect for others working […]
Celiac Disease and Sjögren’s Syndrome
This is a new one for me. I am constantly learning but this I feel we all need to be aware of. With upwards of 4,000,000 Americans suffering from Sjögren’s syndrome, it is one of the most prevalent autoimmune disorders. Nine out of 10 patients are women. With that said, please read on: Here are some […]
Planning a Gluten-Free Vacation for Your Child
The trick is planning ahead. Call the local health food stores where you’ll be staying well ahead of your trip and ask them about their selection of gluten-free foods. If there aren’t enough gluten-free choices, usually the store will be happy to order your favorite gluten-free foods for you. If there aren’t any […]
A Gluten-Free Bakery with New Menu – Tampa
Viitals Bakery Ivan Nikolov- owner Viitals Tampa, Fla. October 7, 2009 Viitals owner Ivan Nikolov announced the opening of his new retail storefront, which offers gluten-free healthy choices for those trying to live a healthier lifestyle. The bakery had been strictly wholesale until its grand opening. This bakery offers gluten-free, hypoallergenic, high in protein, organic ingredients […]
Substitute for Rice four
The matter of rice flour substitutes was brought to my attention recently through a message from a fellow GlutenFreeHelp user: “I have a gluten intolerance and I’m also allergic to rice. “What other options do I have that you might know of? I am already using almond flour. The sorghum flour doesn’t really agree with me […]
Gluten- Free Probiotic Product- Bio-K Plus
After my personal success with Bio-K+, which has their home base in Canada, I reached out to find out more about this company. Bio-K+ started with two people and a vision, which all merged into a reality. Dr. Francois-Marie Luquet and Mr. Claude Chevalier met over twenty years ago at a dairy industry conference and […]
Gluten-Free Cruise with Holland America
The below information regarding Holland America cruise line was shared and Bonnie in NYC has approved me to share this broadly with all of you: “I just came back from a one week Caribbean cruise on Holland America and hadno food issues. They are set up to GF and really do it well: they stock many GF […]
Traveling with Your Celiac Child
As a gluten-free advocate and mother, I am often asked by parents for tips on how to travel with celiac children. A surprisingly easy task, traveling with your celiac child requires a little planning and a few of the same adjustments you’re already mastering at home. First of all, how you’ll manage your […]
