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Category: Tina Turbin
The Gluten-Free Diet: Managing Cholesterol Levels
If you’ve been diagnosed with celiac disease, you probably know all about the painful and uncomfortable physical and mental symptoms and are glad to be rid of them with a gluten-free diet. However, staying away from gluten doesn’t mean that your health and well-being are guaranteed, although fortunately you have taken a major step […]
Understanding the Link between Osteoporosis and Celiac Disease
Medical researchers have noted for quite some time that osteoporosis and celiac disease commonly appear together. If you have either condition, it’s important to understand this link and to know what symptoms to look for. Being informed on this subject can have priceless health benefits. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes the bones […]
Planning a Gluten-Free Vacation
The key 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 […]
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, […]
My Interview in Amsterdam-Holland
This was a fun interview! Charlie Valentino of glutenfreegroove.com found me through a search on the internet and asked if he could interview me. He then sent me the questions and we had a blast form that point on. His questions were fun and so was his interview! He placed my replies up and here they are for your […]
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 […]
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 Dessert- Calling all Mint Lovers
I have a new absolutely favorite dessert. I feel like I am in the snow and eating clean bright snow as this ice-cream touches my tongue. This magic is the Decadent Coconut Milk Mint ice-cream from Turtle Mountain. No casein and no dairy! Tonight I was on my way back to my studio in the […]
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 […]
Free Product Giveaway: Bio-K+
Bio-K+ Giveaway of February This month I’m pleased to announce the Bio-K+ Product Giveway of their 6 pack boxes of any flavored Bio-K+ product (value of over $300) to TEN lucky winners. Deadline 2/10/10 Instructions to enter: 1. Sign up to follow Guest and Co-Host: http://Twitter.com/TinaTurbin 2. Follow Guest http://Twitter.com/BioKPlus 3. Follow Host: http://Twitter.com/ThriveInBalance 4. After doing the 3 simple steps […]
Cooqi’s Gluten-Free Products: Rave Review
Yes – the brownies in the above photo really are that huge! I had the opportunity to try some absolutely delicious products recently, so incredibly satisfying that I had to run to get to my keyboard and share the news immediately. Cooqi is a wonderful gluten-free company based out of St. Paul Minnesota. Right this […]
A Mother from Nigeria Reviews my Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy
Full time mother and business woman Consolata Ugboko from Nigeria took the time last month to post a review about my children’s book: Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy. And a pleasant review it was! I do hope you’ll visit her site to read the review and leave her a comment. Click here and scroll down to the blog entry from […]
“Allergies and Me” Promotes Tina and Browny Muffins
Florida-based organization Allergies and Me is an incredible resource for children and adults with food allergy and intolerance issues. Therefore I’m very proud to be associated with such a dedicated organization and to have contributed a gluten-free recipe to their website. I invite you to take a look by clicking on the following links: Allergies […]
Gluten-Free Food and Gifts : Gotta Eat Sweets
Can you imagine a sublime brownie-meets-truffle without overpowering sweetness and presented as a piece of art? Well, you can now indulge in this vision in your very home. Gotta Eat Sweets provides for those with allergies, embodies the aesthetics of Japan, tempts the palate with the finest European chocolate, and has been inspired by the […]
Writing by Moonlight: Lovely Review of Children’s Book
Adline Ghani from Malaysia and of the website “Writing by Moonlight” has posted a most wonderful review of my children’s book Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy. I am so pleased to share this with you and I do hope that you leave a comment at Adline’s beautiful website. Click here to read the review. Sincerely, […]
Increased Awareness of Celiac Disease in U.S. Brings Increased Support
In the United States, a slightly increased rate of celiac diagnosis among adults has already lead to increased support. Gluten-free foods and gluten-free recipes are more readily available than ever. The Gluten-Free Restaurant Awareness Program (GFRAP) assists in the mutually beneficial relationship between people diagnosed with celiac disease or gluten intolerance and restaurants, resulting […]
Grammy Award Make-Up Artist Joins Gluten-Free Team
Mara Rouse has a history of exceptional credits to her resume to add another jam packed filled week of applying make-up for the celebrity pre-parties to the Grammys as well as the Grammys this year, 2010. Mara Rouse is now the make-up artist for any parties or shoots we do while in I am in […]
Studies Show Link between Gluten Intolerance and Autism
Autism is a disorder that is causing more and more concern in the U.S., provoking much research and debate. Recently, various studies, particularly those conducted in the field of alternative medicine, have suggested that there may be a link between autism and food allergies, specifically to gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and […]
Central Florida is the World’s Most Celiac-Friendly Destination!
It’s always nice to receive a pleasant message, which in turn makes the day that much more brighter. The Attune Foods Community Manager recently wrote to me concerning a product review of their delicious gluten-free bars. As a side note, these bars are fantastic and the video and written rave reviews will be posted soon! She shared […]
