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Single Pie Shell – Nut Pie Crust

Single Pie Shell – Nut Pie Crust

Here is a simple nut crust recipe which I alter a bit to suit the purpose at hand.   This is my basic-basic recipe.  I use almond, hazelnut, walnut, pecans – you name it. I use one type of flour or a mixture of nut flours. It is all up to your own taste.   I […]

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Food and Company Review: 1-2-3 Gluten Free

Food and Company Review: 1-2-3 Gluten Free

(I am not paid or given any incentive to write one way or the other. What you are about to read is from me to you; my honest opinion.)   Delicious boxed mixes that are easy to make, even for kids, yet they are delicious for every table as well as for many courses in […]

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Wheat-Free Orange Curd

Wheat-Free Orange Curd

(makes about 2 cups) Serve this with delicious gluten-free Angel Food Cake as a zesty dessert!   INGREDIENTS 1 c sugar 3 large eggs 1 tbsp orange zest 2/3 c fresh orange juice ½ c butter   DIRECTIONS   1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar and eggs. Sire in orange zest, juice, and […]

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Gluten Enzymes

Gluten Enzymes

The body has its own digestive enzyme for gluten known as dipeptidyl peptidase-IV (DPPIV).  When this enzyme is supplied, it greatly assists in the hydrolysis of propy peptidase assimilating proline-rich proteins.  “What’s this?” you ask? Read on: Now this may all sound like a foreign language to you but let me clarify what it all […]

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Pro Cycling Team – Gluten-Free

Pro Cycling Team – Gluten-Free

  Dr. Allen Lim, the former exercise physiologist for the renowned Garmin Transitions Pro Cycling team and their CEO, Jonathan Vaughters, placed the team on a gluten-free diet.  What were their reactions and changes?  Well read on. The first reactions were of shock.  With a full day of training these guys burn an easy 8,000 […]

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Gluten Intolerant, Gluten Sensitive & Celiac- Explained by Ron Hoggan, Ed. D.

Gluten Intolerant, Gluten Sensitive & Celiac- Explained by Ron Hoggan, Ed. D.

The phrase “gluten intolerant” is a rather nebulous term which is why I try to avoid using it. I prefer to use ‘gluten sensitivity’. The sub-groups of gluten sensitivity are: gluten sensitive enteropathy (otherwise known as celiac disease); non-celiac gluten sensitivity; neuropathic gluten sensitivity, etc. Gluten sensitivity is the term recommended by the world renowned […]

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Gluten-Free Sole Vin Blanc with Ginger-Lime Butter

Gluten-Free Sole Vin Blanc with Ginger-Lime Butter

Someone near and dear to my heart sent me this recipe, and I just HAD to share it with you! Thank you Sofi Gil. I know you learned this in your cooking school while in Los Angeles. Thanks for sharing it.   INGREDIENTS 2-4 filets of sole (or other lean fish) ¼ cup shallots, chopped […]

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Ben & Jerry’s – Gluten-Free Flavor List

Ben & Jerry’s – Gluten-Free Flavor List

  We all love ice cream, especially when it’s gluten-free right?  Well folks, the following list makes it very easy for you to enjoy some of the best ice cream in the world:   BEN&JERRY’S Gluten-Free Flavor List:   Ice Cream Butter Pecan Cherry Garcia Chocolate Fair Trade-Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Chocolate Macadamia Chunky Monkey […]

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U.S. Way Behind in Gluten-Free Awareness

U.S. Way Behind in Gluten-Free Awareness

     Celiac disease in America affects three million citizens, but only one out of every hundred of its sufferers has been diagnosed. The average American has never heard of the disease, and it doesn’t occur to the average American doctor to test for it.       There are several organizations in the United States which are […]

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Celiac Disease and Miss Indiana’s Mission

Celiac Disease and Miss Indiana’s Mission

Jenna Drew holds the title Miss Indiana (PA) International 2010 and her platform is Celiac Disease Awareness. She works hard to make “Gluten Free” a common household term. My friend, Jenna gathers many gluten-free bloggers in her efforts to help – read this interview: Tina Turbin www.glutenfreehelp.info  

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Can Do Kid- A Terrific Gluten-Free Company

Can Do Kid- A Terrific Gluten-Free Company

  Do you like children, delicious food, and supporting a terrific cause? Well, I’ve got quite a food company to share with you!  The name is Can Do Kid. Can Do Kid founder and owner Deb Luster supplies tasty, gluten-free nutrition bars all in the hopes of satisfying hunger before it strikes in those little […]

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Gluten-Free Spiced Butter

Gluten-Free Spiced Butter

An easy way to spruce up your butter spread! Really good melted on homemade gluten-free pancakes.   INGREDIENTS 2 c unsalted butter, softened ½ c confectioners’ sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp ground nutmeg ¼ tsp ground ginger   DIRECTIONS   1. In a medium bowl, beat butter at medium speed with an electric […]

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Real Life with Celiac Disease by Daniel Leffler, M.D., M.S. & Melinda Dennis, M.S., R.D., L.D.N.

Real Life with Celiac Disease by Daniel Leffler, M.D., M.S. & Melinda Dennis, M.S., R.D., L.D.N.

  A new book from the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), Real Life with Celiac Disease, offers truly practical knowledge on celiac disease and gluten-related disorders. This book will arm those who are undiagnosed as well as those living with the disease with the knowledge to enable them to achieve much better health than they ever […]

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Link Demonstrated between Child Psychiatric Disorders and Gluten Sensitivity

Link Demonstrated between Child Psychiatric Disorders and Gluten Sensitivity

     Recent research is now indicating that there may be a link between Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and other developmental and child psychiatric disorders and an allergy or sensitivity to gluten. Gluten is a protein found in barley, rye, and wheat, and it is estimated that millions of Americans have a sensitivity or allergy […]

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What on Earth is Celiac? by Diane Jacobs

What on Earth is Celiac? by Diane Jacobs

  Author Diane Jacobs is ensuring people become well-informed about “What on Earth is Celiac” through her eBook of the same name. With a complete, downloadable reference guide containing informative chapters on the history of celiac disease (CD), children with CD, symptoms, and much more, anyone can have the fruits of Diane’s labor, research, and […]

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Up Close and Personal with Public Speaker, Celiac and Author, Diane Jacobs

Up Close and Personal with Public Speaker, Celiac and Author, Diane Jacobs

    Please tell me how you became interested in the area of celiac disease. I became interested in celiac disease because I became a statistic. Even my gastroenterologist seemed at a loss…calling my diagnosis of this disease “quite rare.” Did you know anything about this auto-immune disease before you were diagnosed? Absolutely nothing. It […]

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Delicious! The Very Best of Gluten Free & Wheat Free Cooking, A Home Style Recipe Collection for Celiacs & Wheat Sensitive Folks by Diane B. Jacobs

Delicious! The Very Best of Gluten Free & Wheat Free Cooking, A Home Style Recipe Collection for Celiacs & Wheat Sensitive Folks by Diane B. Jacobs

  Author Diane Jacobs has created a unique cookbook for celiacs and gluten-sensitive individuals. What makes this particular cookbook so extraordinary is Diane’s down-home country style and fresh ingredients, as if they just came from your garden or farm. The recipes are truly unlike any other in this consistently one-of-a-kind gluten-free recipe book. We tried […]

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Gluten-Free Sweet Potatoes

Gluten-Free Sweet Potatoes

(serves 8 ) A holiday favorite, for sure, but I enjoy this dish all year round! INGREDIENTS   7 medium sweet potatoes (4 lbs. total), cut into wedges 4 tbsp softened butter (1/2 stick) ½ tsp cinnamon ½ tsp nutmeg ¾ tsp brown sugar salt and pepper to taste   DIRECTIONS 1. Steam sweet potatoes […]

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Gluten-Free Grocery Shopping Guide and MORE-2 other books too!

Gluten-Free Grocery Shopping Guide and MORE-2 other books too!

How would you like to be able to shop in any grocery or health food store and know what you could buy if you needed gluten-free, or gluten and casein free or even gluten, casein and soy-free?  Well, two authors have been gathering information for consumers in need, to be able to shop worry free. […]

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Gluten Sensitivity Beyond the Intestinal Tract

Gluten Sensitivity Beyond the Intestinal Tract

This is a helpful PDF which may be a bit advanced for some but if you have a good grasp of a few medical terms- this is for you. http://www.tuesdayminute.net/Gluten%20Sesitivity%20Beyond%20The%20Gut.pdf Watch this video   Tina Turbin www.glutenfreehelp.info

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Why it’s Important to Raise the Celiac Diagnosis Rate

Why it’s Important to Raise the Celiac Diagnosis Rate

     As more and more people are diagnosed with celiac disease or gluten intolerance, awareness for the disease will increase, leading to more and more proper diagnoses. It is estimated that only three out of every hundred sufferers of celiac disease has been correctly diagnosed. In addition to increased diagnoses, the availability of gluten-free foods […]

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Gluten Whiplash Explained by DR.O (VIDEO TOO!)

Gluten Whiplash Explained by DR.O (VIDEO TOO!)

Going gluten free can be a saving grace for many. However; a common clinical manifestation called Gluten Whiplash occurs for many who do not go TRUE gluten free. Gluten Whiplash typically occurs 3-6 months after starting a gluten free diet. Let me explain. When one initially goes gluten free, a state of dietary distress and […]

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Food and Company Review: Enjoy Life Foods

Food and Company Review: Enjoy Life Foods

  Enjoy Life Foods® is not a company unknown to most gluten-free consumers, but there were things about the company that I didn’t know. Enjoy Life Foods® (ELF) was founded in early 2001 with a purpose to support a product line free of gluten as well as the 8 most common allergens: wheat, dairy, peanuts, […]

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Chef to Plate International Awareness Campaign

Chef to Plate International Awareness Campaign

  In my work as a children’s author, researcher, and humanitarian, I am always looking for ways to help people with celiac disease or who are gluten-sensitive by raising awareness and making the gluten-free diet easier to maintain. Therefore, I’m incredibly excited to announce the Gluten Intolerance Group of North America’s 2010 campaign, which you […]

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Gluten-Free Thai Catfish Skewers & Yummy Cabbage Slaw

Gluten-Free Thai Catfish Skewers & Yummy Cabbage Slaw

Grill this outdoors for a delicious gluten-free summer entrée that’s sure to impress your guests! I like to pare this dish with some homemade gluten-free carrot cake. It is easy and fast to make and you can make it without the cabbage recipe. Prep time: about 15 mins Marinate time: 1 hour Cooking time: 15 […]

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Understand Celiac Disease & Gluten Sensitivity- VIDEO – Warren Medical Center- children and adults

Understand Celiac Disease & Gluten Sensitivity- VIDEO – Warren Medical Center- children and adults

This video discusses everything from diagnosis, impact on adults and children, and helpful diet tips. First of all thank you to Prometheus Labs for their help in funding this video and Warren Medical Center for their expertise. This video will help us understand celiac disease and give you a heck of a lot of informative information in an easy to […]

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