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Understanding the FDA’s Gluten-Free Labeling Proposal: Check out This Website!
I’m sure you’ve heard the great news: the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has finally published its proposal for gluten-free labeling requirements and is accepting comments from consumers through October 3, 2011. Now that the proposal has been published, it’s time for the celiac community to take the critical step of providing feedback to the […]
French Meadow Bakery: Food Review
French Meadow Bakery offers a lineup of gluten-free baked goods that are certified Gluten-Free by the Gluten-Free Certification Organization. We were honored to test French Meadow Bakery’s delicious products, specifically their Gluten-Free Tortillas and Fudge Brownies. The fudge brownies are to die for. You store them in the freezer, yet they stay soft and moist. […]
JustPoppin.comTM Easy, Gluten Free, Lower Glycemic Sorghum Granola
Try this yummy granola recipe from JustPoppin.com TM. We want to thank them for this delicious recipe. This granola is really good and is a perfect snack. Try it with some yogurt and French Toast for breakfast too! INGREDIENTS: 3 cups Popping Sorghum popped (and any un-popped or partial popped grains – “Old Maids”*) 1 […]
Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
This is the original Toll House recipe, halved because I don’t want to make so many cookies. These are really delicious! INGREDIENTS a heaping 1 3/4 c rice flour, or flour mix 1/2 t xanthan gum 1/2 t baking soda 1/2 t salt 1 stick shortening, Earth Balance, or butter 1/2 c brown sugar […]
Great News for the Celiac Community!
I had the honor of appearing on the program Magnificent Menopause—Embracing Midlife with co-hosts Gail Edgell and Carrie Pierce to discuss celiac disease, the effects of gluten on aging and menopause, the gluten-free diet, and my new eBook, “Gluten and Your Aging Body.” The theme of the first show was “Celiac Disease and You: What […]
Treating Autism with Bentonite Clay
As a children’s author, researcher, and humanitarian, I have been growing increasingly alarmed at the growing number of autism diagnosis. Whereas in the 1980s, a study shows that 4 in every 10,000 children exhibited signs of autism, a study conducted recently by Cambridge University’s Autism Research Center showed that approximately 1 in 60 children […]
Katana’s Gluten-Free Ice Cream Cake
A good friend baked a gluten-free cake (with chocolate and vanilla ice cream on top!) for her daughter’s birthday celebration and it was a great hit with all of her non-GF dieter guests. Though the below recipe was made with regular ice cream, you can always opt to make your own gluten-free version. If […]
Intestinal Damage and Gluten
With a celiac even the smallest amount of gluten can damage the small intestine. The result is often impaired food absorption, malnutrition and related conditions such as weight loss, weakened bones and even infertility occurs amongst sufferers. With the proper care and adhering to a strict gluten-free diet, this lining can heal, nutrients will […]
Purely Decadent ® Coconut Milk Ice Cream
Turtle Mountain, LLC is my new favorite company on planet Earth. Well, just about. As a celiac, I don’t eat dairy, as most of us celiacs don’t, but that means no ice cream, which I really love. I love the texture, the cold, smooth flavor, especially the mint-flavored ones. This brings me back to Turtle […]
JustPoppin.comTM Gluten Free Sorghum Brittle
Thanks to our good friends at Justpoppin for giving us a fantastic Brittle recipe. Perfect as a gift or for a sweet treat. Ingredients: 2 – cups sugar 1 – cup light corn syrup 1 – cup water 3 to 4 – cups Popping Sorghum, popped ½ – teaspoon salt 1 – tablespoon unsalted butter […]
Gluten-Free Pumpkin Almond Brownies
This gluten-free recipe was shared by a friend who loves to eat gluten-free, but sometimes her family can be a little more than skeptical. Here is a recipe that has proven to surprise even her dad! INGREDIENTS: 1 cup almond butter (chunky, raw)1 ¼ cup pumpkin puree2 eggs plus one yolk1/3 cup of date syrup1 […]
How Much Gluten is Too Much?
The amount of gluten that can be tolerated varies among people with celiac disease. In general, research suggests that less than 10 milligrams (mg) of gluten daily is unlikely to cause significant damage to the intestines in most celiac people. However, these small amounts could still be enough to make a person feel unwell. So […]
Just Poppin Organic Popping Sorghum Grain- Review
Just Poppin’s Organic Popping Sorghum Grain is a product I was very excited to test. I could not believe that there could be a corn alternative—that is so available for my gluten-free friends and visitors to enjoy. When we popped it, it looked like miniature popcorn. It was actually rather cute, and not at all […]
Medications: The Next Arena for Gluten Labeling Measures
In my work as an author, researcher, and gluten-free advocate, I work hard to help the gluten-sensitive and celiac communities live a healthy, balanced lifestyle, free from the threat of gluten ingestion. Over the past several years, I am grateful to have witnessed a marked increase in gluten-free awareness and celiac disease research, with many […]
No-Pudge Brownies in A Cup – 2 Points (Weight Watchers)
I don’t know if any of you ever had (in your non-GF days) “NO PUDGE” brownies, but they are these lowfat brownies that are obviously not GF. Well my husband loves this “NO PUDGE”-inspired, gluten-free mix I created! You can take just tablespoons of the mix and one tablespoon of fat free yogurt, stir […]
Gluten-Free Pizza for Your Celiac Child
One of the essentials every parent needs to know is how to provide your celiac child with delicious gluten-free pizza. There are many ways to enjoy gluten-free pizza. You can buy it pre-made, make it from scratch at home, or order it in a restaurant. You can find recipes for pizza dough and […]
Delicious Caramel Sauce With Orange Zest
This is so fun to make and so good over ice cream, a slice of apple pie or the right piece of cake. Makes 1½ cups INGREDIENTS ¾ c sugar ¼ c water ¾ c heavy cream 5½ tbsp butter (unsalted) ¼ c gluten-free corn syrup 1¼ tsp orange zest – very fine DIRECTIONS […]
Stop Your Celiac Child from “Cheating” on His Gluten-Free Diet
Studies have shown that one of the main reasons why some celiac patients can’t stay gluten-free is that they don’t have a support group to encourage and help them. Being a part of support group can provide emotional and practical advantages to help you and your child succeed in the gluten-free lifestyle. This especially […]
Sensible Foods – Delicious Gluten Free Snacks
I really believe these products are the perfect snack for anyone—mom, adult, or child on the go. Sensible foods offers 7 products which are dehydrated little packs of ¾-oz. packages of nutrition. All are loaded up with a perfect blend of fruits, except the sweet corn and soy nuts. Each fruit bag offers a ½ […]
Gluten-Free Cashew Flour Cookies
These cookies are light and sort of melt in your mouth. They are similar to the Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies. I’ve also published GF flour mix variations that can be used within the below. INGREDIENTS 1 c GF flour mix 1/2 c cashew nut flour 1 c ground/chopped cashews 1 c chopped pecans […]
Which Green Tea Brands Are Gluten-Free
It seems to me that tea is typically gluten-free unless it has additives, but the teabags could possibly have gluten ingredients. Here a re a few familiar names which you may have on your shelves: Lipton’s Green Tea: The decaf is perfect when you want to enjoy the taste of green tea without the caffeine […]
Gluten-Free Halibut Ceviche
INGREDIENTS 1 1lb. skinless halibut fillet, diced in ½-in. pieces ¾ c fresh lime juice ¼ c orange juice 1 habanera pepper seeded and minced 1 naval orange, peel and section Salt and pepper DIRECTIONS 1. Place halibut, juices, and habanera in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate about 2-3 hours. 2. Strain liquid and […]
The Universal Gluten-Free Symbol and How to Get It on Your Gluten-Free Product
GREAT Foodservice, which is a program of the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA), has selected a symbol as the “universal gluten-free symbol” for brand association participants to use: a grain representing wheat with a cross-out mark, which is already widely used internationally. This will help non-native English speakers, pre-literate children, and non-literate consumers […]
Raw Revolution Bars
Raw Revolution bars are kosher, vegan, and preservative-free, without refined sugars, gluten, soy, wheat, peanut, or animal products. All their products are made in a facility which is gluten-, peanut-, and animal-product-free. Along with 17 other testers, I tasted their various bars, and there was not a single one out of the ten that we […]
Lemonade Ideas
Here are just a few lemonade ideas I came up with today just playing with my testers in the kitchen. We needed a bit of something to quench our thirst, so we just played with these. Add sliced ginger for an additional “zing” to your everyday flavor. Add pureed watermelon—wow! Use club soda instead of […]
General Mills Offers Gluten-Free Bisquick® & Hamburger Helper®
If you’ve been diagnosed with celiac disease, you’ve probably had to give up some of your favorite foods in order to manage a gluten-free diet, including Bisquick ® pancake mix, which has been an American staple since the product arrived on grocery store shelves in 1931. Luckily for the gluten-free community, General Mills has now […]
