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Food and Company Review: Foods Alive

Food and Company Review: Foods Alive

A bi-family-owned company, Foods Alive has created a set of flax crackers which are in essence a “live food snack.” These dehydrated, certified organic golden flax crackers now come in eight flavors which my taste tester teams in L.A. and Florida tried. It was determined that they’re a true snack oozing health and flavor. All […]

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Winners of the Grainless Baker Giveaway!

Winners of the Grainless Baker Giveaway!

    It was a true pleasure for me to taste-test, review and promote the wonderful Grainless Baker products (read my rave review at my Gluten-Free Review Page), and now I’m even more delighted that the winners of last month’s GlutenFreeHelp giveaway will have the opportunity to taste the heavenly Grainless Baker carrot cake and […]

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Banana Crunch Oat Cake

Banana Crunch Oat Cake

I’m bringing you this recipe courtesy of Cream Hill Estates. For more delicious, gluten-free oats recipes, visit the following link: . INGREDIENTS Oat Crunch Topping 3/4 cup Oats, rolled, old fashioned  (pure gluten-free oat products)1/3 cup Brown sugar, firmly packed2 tbsp Butter or margarine2 tbsp Nuts, chopped (optional) Cake 1/2 cup Vegetable shortening2/3 cup White […]

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Gluten Effects- Beyond the Gut- VIDEO EXPLAINING THIS!

Gluten Effects- Beyond the Gut- VIDEO EXPLAINING THIS!

Watch this video and learn something you may not know! http://www.tuesdayminute.net/gluten09-bioticsresearch.html I welcome your feedback and let me know what you learned from this video. Tina Turbin www.glutenfreehelp.info

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Cooking Well: Wheat Allergies by Marie-Annick Courtier

Cooking Well: Wheat Allergies by Marie-Annick Courtier

Living a life with multiple food allergies did not place Marie-Annick Courtier in an extraordinary position until when, a few years ago, some of these foods became life-threatening, and she feared she’d have to give up not only her expertise and love of being a chef but also many of her favorite foods. Determination, research, […]

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Food and Company Review: Shabtai

Food and Company Review: Shabtai

  Shabtai’s misson is to create allergy-free desserts, allowing their customers to feel at ease with any dietary restrictions they may have. Shabtai offers cakes, cookies, cupcakes, rolls, and more. They specialize in gluten-free, lactose-free, soy-free, casein-free, peanut-free, and dairy-free products and are very proud to have created so many bakery items that appeal to […]

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Author Shelley Case RD- Must see gluten-free related VIDEOS!

Author Shelley Case RD- Must see gluten-free related VIDEOS!

Leading expert, Shelley Case has and is a wealth of information. She has worked in this field professionally for many years. Her videos are free and available for everyone to learn from. A registered dietitian, Shelley Case is a leading international nutrition expert on celiac disease and the gluten-free diet. She is a member of the Medical Advisory Boards of the Celiac Disease Foundation and […]

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Pomegranate-Cranberry Sauce

Pomegranate-Cranberry Sauce

I love cranberry sauce. This year I thought it would be fun to combine the fantastic flavor of pomegranates and cranberries. You only need four ingredients to make this cranberry sauce. The subtle flavor of the pomegranate juice adds a lovely depth to the sauce. If you are looking for a slightly new twist on […]

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The Gluten-Free Diet: Managing Weight Gain

The Gluten-Free Diet: Managing Weight Gain

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 in […]

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Food and Company Review: Grainless Baker

Food and Company Review: Grainless Baker

One of my favorite foods on planet Earth is carrot cake. Since being diagnosed celiac, I have not really enjoyed a GF carrot cake, until today. The Grainless Baker has by far the best carrot cake, true to taste, frosting, and all that I’ve known of this dessert since my years of eating wheat prior […]

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A Diet Free From Gluten Can Be Good For You- Jamie Stern

A Diet Free From Gluten Can Be Good For You- Jamie Stern

Jamie Stern is the founder of www.Allergiesandme.com and has contributed this article to this site in order to reach out and help others. Jamie has done researcher in many areas to help those in need and today she has shared her latest research on how a gluten-free diet has many positive aspects. Please read and enjoy. […]

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Gluten-Free Easy French Toast

Gluten-Free Easy French Toast

Some day it is just nice to wake up and make a simple breakfast with your daughter. My daughter Miranda is a terrific cook and she loves to come up with new ways to make food on the run. This morning we took room temperature gluten-free millet bread and soaked it in our egg batter […]

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Gluten-Free Company – PureFit

Gluten-Free Company – PureFit

(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.) Robb Dorf, founder and CEO had a vision and he’s now fulfilled it.  His 5 bars are all gluten-free and tested to the standards any celiac […]

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Living Gluten Free: Avoiding Cross-Contamination

Living Gluten Free: Avoiding Cross-Contamination

     If you’ve recently been diagnosed with celiac disease, it is likely you’re still adapting to a gluten-free lifestyle. It may seem overwhelming at first to a celiac patient to begin the gluten-free road to recovery, as there are many challenges to face in adjusting to your new gluten-free diet. One of these challenges is […]

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Ancient Grains-New Trend For Gluten-Free Baking- Leslie Cerier

Ancient Grains-New Trend For Gluten-Free Baking- Leslie Cerier

Below letter was sent in to Tina Turbin by Leslie Courier, author of several cookbooks, including Going Wild in the Kitchen and the upcoming Gluten-Free Recipes for the Conscious Cook ,a chef, educator, environmentalist, photographer, and recipe developer. Tina,   There is a wonderful article on ancient grains and the new trend to using gluten-free […]

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Gluten-Free Orange-Iced Lemon-Shortbread Cookies

Gluten-Free Orange-Iced Lemon-Shortbread Cookies

Pamela’s Products NO COOK & SIMPLE COOKIES . These are delicious and fast and fun to make. Even kids enjoy these as they can get a “result” quickly and munch away. I made these for a wonderful cookie exchange in Tampa at the Celiac Group’s meeting. These were all eaten up and the plate was […]

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The Super Allergy Girl Cookbook by Lisa Lundy

The Super Allergy Girl Cookbook by Lisa Lundy

Cooking without gluten and dairy and all the other most common allergens can be a daunting experience, especially when dealing with an allergic child. The Super Allergy Girl Cookbook is an empowering book full of answers to your child’s or any allergic person’s needs, including the celiac’s. This cookbook contains 132 pages of Lisa’s discoveries […]

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Gluten-Free – Dakota Lakes Gourmet Coating

Gluten-Free – Dakota Lakes Gourmet Coating

If you have ever looked for a good gluten-free recipe for the perfect coating for your fish, shrimp,chicken, onion rings, potatoes,vegatables and you’ve settled for less, you are not alone. Finally, I have tested a product that is so far superior to any recipe or ready made”mix’ I’ve come across and so versatile that it can […]

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Celiac and High Liver Enzymes

Celiac and High Liver Enzymes

A woman asked about any relationship to her celiac disease and her fatty liver infiltration as well as low blood platelets. Here are some references to read about this as well as some advice worth looking into if this is a concern of yours. A big cause of fatty liver is thought to be fructose […]

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Lucky Winners of the Attune Giveaway of May!

Lucky Winners of the Attune Giveaway of May!

The GlutenFreeHelp giveway of May sponsored by Attune was VERY popular. There were many entrants, though only 5 VERY lucky winners. They are in for a delightful treat! Congratulations to Melody Crawford, Ingrid Griffith, Elizabeth Wilbur, Amy Raines and Carol Dawkins-Jones. Upon finding out that they won the giveaway, the winners said:   “Hey Tina, […]

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Gluten-Free Food – DePuma’s

Gluten-Free Food – DePuma’s

John DePuma has a love for food, cooking, and his wife, Gina, who was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2002. After many years of dealing with lactose and shellfish allergies, Gina was faced with stomach and joint pain and ringing in her ears to find out she had to refrain from gluten. John, a New […]

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May 2010 UPDATE Continental Airlines – Gluten Free Meals!

May 2010 UPDATE Continental Airlines – Gluten Free Meals!

Continental airlines has now reversed their decision to remove the Gluten free meals and will now have Gluten Free meals May 1st on flights that offer special meals. This decision was no doubt reversed after hearing from many unsatisfied gluten free passengers, family members and groups. United Airlines has been offering gluten free meals on international flights and it does not […]

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Gluten-Free Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies in Jar- Terrific Gift

Gluten-Free Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies in Jar- Terrific Gift

  This is a wonderful gift to surprise someone who is on a gluten-free diet, who’s never had almond flour cookies or for the person who deserves something special in your life. I love to give this away to my girlfriends on their Birthday and I will double the recipe and place it layered and […]

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Wheat-Free, Gluten-Free Cookbook for Kids and Busy Adults by Connie Sarros

Wheat-Free, Gluten-Free Cookbook for Kids and Busy Adults by Connie Sarros

Connie Sarros has put together a book that kids will love as well as any adult who enjoys being with a child in the kitchen. The book is just full of fun! Connie has taken special care to not only include only easy-to-prepare recipes, but each one is adaptable to the casein-free diet, opening the […]

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B Vitamin Supplements Recommended for Celiac Patients

B Vitamin Supplements Recommended for Celiac Patients

 One of the major health concerns regarding a gluten-free diet is increased homocysteine levels.  Recently, a recent study found that by taking B vitamin supplements, celiac patients can reduce this risk.      What exactly is homocysteine? Homocysteine is an amino acid in the blood. Studies have shown that too much homocysteine in the blood is […]

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Gluten Sensitivity, A Common Cause of Liver Dysfunction and Disease by Dr. O

Gluten Sensitivity, A Common Cause of Liver Dysfunction and Disease by Dr. O

Dr. Peter Osborne ( Dr. O) has graciously offered to supply monthly, up-to-date, helpful and important information about gluten and celiac issues. Dr. O is the Clinical Director of  Town Center Wellness and a Diplomate with the American Clinical Board of Nutrition. More than 200 scientific studies have linked gluten sensitivity to liver disease.  In this […]

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