Gluten Free Help Blog
Gluten-Free Summer Camp
Summer camp is a cherished summertime tradition for children. Just because your child eats gluten free doesn’t mean he has to suffer without summer camp this year. There are actually some camps that specialize in the gluten-free diet, which you can find online; other camps specialize in other restricted diets, such as for diabetic […]
Jo-Sef – A Gluten-Free Company Worth Reading About!
Cookies are good and can satisfy a little sweet desire now and then, but Jo-Sef gluten-free cookies really hit the spot! This is a company built on love and determination to keep a couple’s son eating normal foods after being diagnosed with celiac disease. After a year of fruitless doctor visits and restless nights, a […]
Banana Nut Muffins – Recipe by Annalise Roberts
Bring a basket of old–fashioned banana nut muffins to your breakfast table and watch them disappear. They are a delicious way to start the morning, and they smell heavenly while baking in the oven. Even if you didn’t think you were a banana bread lover, this simple, flavorful recipe will convert you. Loaded with […]
Gluten-Free Tzatziki Sauce
This delicious gluten-free dip made fresh is great on sandwiches as well as served with your favorite raw vegetables as a delectable appetizer or snack. INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 tsp fresh lemon juice 2 c low-fat Greek yogurt 5 cloves garlic 1 c Kirby or English cucumber 3 tbsp chopped fresh […]
Celiac Resource Guide by Julianne Karow
Author Julianne Karow’s husband was diagnosed with celiac disease, opening their eyes to a world unknown to them before the shocking day of the diagnosis. Walking out of the doctor’s office without guidance, living in a small town with no active celiac groups, Julianne was at a loss. She was the cook and grocery shopper […]
Gene Research May Lead To Celiac Drug Search
Studies on the genetic links to celiac disease are leading to more research and new and more effective treatment, an exciting prospect for celiacs who may want to enjoy some gluten now and then! David van Heel, a gastrointestinal genetics professor at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, headed a group of […]
Kay’s Naturals Review
We tested a number of Kay’s Naturals cereals and Cracker and were quite impressed with the flavor and nutritional content. All the products have a high protein content with approximately ten grams of protein per 1 oz. This is very impressive. Before getting too involved in testing such a variety of products, as I felt […]
Starbucks Adds Gluten- Frappuccinos
I loved knowing that Starbucks was going to carry gluten-free treats for those on a gluten-free diet, gluten intolerant or who have celiac disease. I am celiac. I also love how they will accommodate you by allowing you to read ingredients as well as substitute soy milk for milk in case you are dairy, lactose […]
One Woman’s True Story- Finding Out I Am Celiac
This true story was sent in by this young woman to help others by simply sharing her path to discovering the truth to her physical troubles which were not getting resolved. Please read on: “My brother was diagnosed with celiac about 8 years ago, and because of that I went for a blood antibody […]
Gluten-Free Cranberry Butter
This spread is one of my favorite holiday specialties! Try making these fun gluten-free tarts as well. INGREDIENTS 1 c butter, softened 3 tbsp confectioners’ sugar 2 tbsp cranberry preserves DIRECTIONS 1. In a medium bowl, beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until cream. 2. Beat in confectioners’ sugar and […]
The Gluten Effect: How “Innocent” Wheat is Ruining Your Health by Drs. Vikki & Richard Petersen, D.C., C.C.N.
Drs. Vikki and Richard Petersen, D.C., C.C.N., a husband-and-wife team of chiropractors and certified clinical nutritionists who founded the HealthNOW Medical Center in Sunnyvale, California, have co-authored an extremely valuable and informative book, The Gluten Effect. Anyone with gluten intolerance or sensitivities knows that gluten causes widespread problems for many people. The list of conditions […]
New Release: Gluten Free Recipes for the Conscious Cook
Gluten-Free Recipes for the Conscious Cook: A Seasonal, Vegetarian Cookbook Author Leslie Cerier Friend Leslie Cerier has just published another fabulous cookbook, proudly released by Harbinger, Inc. to the world at large, for which I had the fabulous opportunity to do a gluten-free review and write a testimony on. As many people discover intolerance or […]
Get Tested for Gluten Sensitivity Even if You Think You Know the Answer
Don’t assume that your symptoms are unique to you. For much of my life, I just thought that it was just normal for me to be in pain. People with osteoporosis, for example, say that their condition “runs in the family,” ignoring the fact that osteoporosis is often connected with celiac disease, which prevents […]
Food Allergies & Eating Out – A Father’s Story to Help
By Paul Antico: I read an interesting blog entry posted some months ago by Verona Raymond for Ezine Articles, entitled “Restaurants and Food Allergies – A Problem?” Verona, who is allergic to dairy products, relates the difficulties she has in determining which restaurant dishes contain milk products. With little or no information on the menu, she […]
Food and Company Review: Little Bay Baking Company
Helen Sanders, owner of Little Bay Baking Company, has been living gluten-free since 1980 and spent 30 years recreating family recipes in the form of baking mixes that anyone can simply bake and enjoy. These delicious recipes are casein-free and gluten-free. The directions on each box are simple and there’s no need to make substitutions. […]
Tina’s Almond Flour Chocolate Chip and Nut Cookies
Gluten-Free and Dairy Free. So quick to make that they will leave you time to make some gluten-free waffle cones. One bowl: 2-1/2 cups blanched almond flour ½ tsp salt 1 tsp. baking soda ¼ cup gluten-free dairy free chocolate and ¼ cup chopped nuts of your choice Mix in a separate bowl: ½ cup […]
Easy Testing, Easy Treatment
The celiac diagnosis isn’t difficult to test for. Simple blood tests detect the disease over ninety percent of the time. The diagnosis is then confirmed by an upper endoscopy; a small, flexible tube is slipped into the mouth of the sedated patient, down his esophagus and stomach and into the first part of the […]
Gluten Free Vacations – Helpful Site
Traveling gluten-free can be one big hassle. If you are celiac like me, it is a big dilemma just trying to plan a trip. I dread it from the start only due to the meal “considerations”. Don’t get me wrong- I LOVE traveling. The troubles lurking in a snack or with an uniformed hostess, […]
Helpful Tips for Homemade Ice Cream
Helpful Hints for Homemade Ice Cream Alternatives 1. Use coconut milk. It gives a mild, delicious taste that blends in so well with most flavors that you can’t even perceive it. I find it’s most noticeable in vanilla-flavored ice cream alternatives. 2. Add alcohol. By adding 2 to 3 tbsp of alcohol—such as Kahlua, rum, […]
The Essential Gluten-Free Grocery Guide (3rd edition)
Ross Cohen is the President of Triumph Dining, a website, blog, and newsletter for the celiac and gluten-free world. Family-owned and run by five happy gluten-free dieters, it has released its third edition of The Essential Gluten-Free Grocery Guide with the latest research of 30,000 products including 1,100 brand names. The book uses 5 symbols […]
Don’t Wait to Get Tested for Gluten Issues
If you suspect that you may have celiac disease or an intolerance to gluten, it’s important to take action now. Studies show that the longer the length of time before a celiac diagnosis, the greater the chance of developing serious health risks. Untreated celiac disease can actually be life-threatening. Celiac people are more […]
Food and Company Review: Kitchen Table Bakers
100% pure cheese, crispy, delightful, fun, salty, and delicious. My taste testers and I all agreed these cheese crackers were full of flavor in each and every bite. These gluten-, wheat-, and sugar-free “crisps” are all made with zesty parmesan cheese in nine flavors: aged, sesame, Italian herb, garlic, jalapeno, flax seed, rosemary, everything, and […]
Gluten-Free Mini Apple Pies
What an amazing variety of apple desserts out there! This is one of my favorite apple desserts because with their tiny size, they make a yummy snack any time of day and they are SO simple easy to make. You can mix it up by filling some with gluten-free blueberry pie mix to get ready […]
Eat Well, Feel Well- by Kendall Conrad
Kendall Conrad has done a lovely job of recreating her gourmet recipes and customizing them to suit the principles which healed her child’s body- More Than 150 Delicious Specific Carbohydrate Diet(TM)-Compliant Recipes. Author Kendall Conrad was faced with the fact that her youngest child’s gut and immune system had been severely compromised after her first […]
Avoiding Cross-Contamination: Watch over Food Preparation
You can teach friends, family members, and even servers and cooks at restaurants about cross-contamination, its serious consequences, and how to prevent it from happening. Then ask food preparers every question you can think of regarding the content and preparation of your meals. Learn the questions you have to ask and have them memorized so […]
Agave- Is it Beneficial or Not?… AGAVE 101
Sandi Star founder of http://www.karmic-health.com shares some insight which everyone should read: Agave has been in the “media” recently published by Mercola (check out story) stating that agave is extremely dangerous and is worse than high fructose corn syrup. Although I have the highest respect for Dr. Mercola I can only speculate he does not have enough research to […]