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ALCAT Success

ALCAT Success

Last year, I met a man at a conference representing ALCAT (antigen leukocyte cellular antibody test), a test that measures levels of food and chemical intolerances, also known as sensitivities, and is available all over the world, in the U.S., UK, Ukraine, India, and Saudi Arabia. My husband’s success with this blood test will follow, […]

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C-Sections & Celiac Disease Risks to Offspring

C-Sections & Celiac Disease Risks to Offspring

Ther is a lot of specualtioas to what makes celiac disease symptoms ( or hidden symptoms) “flare up” in babeies and children of all ages. This is an intersting new article released May 18th, 2010- Health Day News –  Children born by cesarean section may be more likely to develop celiac disease, a chronic digestive […]

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Gluten-Free SO DELICIOUS Pie Crust with Coconut Flour

Gluten-Free SO DELICIOUS Pie Crust with Coconut Flour

This is simple, delicious and a hit with everyone! Use it to make gluten-free blueberry pie. I 4xs the recipe below and end up with 4 batches and freeze three of them. This way I always have extra on hand for any last minute pie, tarts or quiche. It really is YUMMY! Make grandmas peach […]

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Gluten- Free Books of Annalise Roberts

Gluten- Free Books of Annalise Roberts

Annalise Roberts is anything but new to the gluten-free and celiac scene. At this date she is involved with celiac groups, has four books, one being  a second edition, teaches GF baking and produces and manages the ever-growing popular website, www.foodphilosopher.com, with her sister Dr. Claudia Pillow, co-author of her most recent book.I’ve been using […]

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Avoiding Cross-Contamination: Home Cooking is Your Best Bet

Avoiding Cross-Contamination: Home Cooking is Your Best Bet

     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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Gluten-Free Food – Goldbaum’s Natural Food Company

Gluten-Free Food – Goldbaum’s Natural Food Company

Goldbaum’s offers a variety of gluten-free products which we were impressed with, one for one.  Any child would love to enjoy a scoop of ice cream in the vanilla ice cream cones. The chocolate sugar cones were a real treat. I dipped the top of the cones into melted chocolate, and we enjoyed playing around […]

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Side Effects & How to Manage Them

Side Effects & How to Manage Them

Please go to this wonderful resourcecful site, Celiac.com and read my latest aricle on  the “Side Effects of a Gluten-Free Diet and How to Manage Them”. http://www.celiac.com/articles/22117/1/Side-Effects-of-a-Gluten-Free-Diet-and-How-to-Manage-Them/Page1.html Tina Turbin

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Living Healthy, Without Gluten and Dairy Part III- Sandi Star

Living Healthy, Without Gluten and Dairy Part III- Sandi Star

A friend and professional to all- Sandi Star, CCN        Read Part I and Part II now In Part II, we talked about the different levels of gluten intolerance; wheat allergy, intolerance, leaky gut and celiac disease. Making the transition is much easier if you take it in steps or approach it as a […]

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Gluten-Free Aztec Hot Chocolate

Gluten-Free Aztec Hot Chocolate

The authentic spices give traditional hot chocolate a kick! To really give yourself a treat make some gluten-free brownie muffins. YUMMY! INGREDIENTS ½ c organic dark cocoa powder ¾ c superfine sugar ½ tsp ancho chile powder ¼ tsp chipotle powder ½ tsp Vietnamiese cinnamon hot water or milk of choice DIRECTIONS 1. Combine cocoa powder, sugar, ancho […]

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GLEE! An Easy Guide to Gluten-Free Independence by Elizabeth Atkinson

GLEE! An Easy Guide to Gluten-Free Independence by Elizabeth Atkinson

GLEE, which stands for “gluten-free,” written by Elizabeth Atkinson, was initially sparkled by the fact that the author’s daughter, Bridgette, was heading off to college where she would have to take care of herself and her gluten-free needs in the dorm, eating on campus, and eating out off-campus. Elizabeth wanted to create a guide or […]

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Saturday May 15th, Los Angeles- Celiac Disease Fdn. Education Conference and Food Fair!

Saturday May 15th, Los Angeles- Celiac Disease Fdn. Education Conference and Food Fair!

Saturday, May 15  8:00a to 4:00p at the Marriott Los Angeles Downtown, Los Angeles, CA   Phone: (818) 990-2354 Celiac Disease expert Peter H.R. Green, MD and gluten-free diet expert Shelley Case, RD will be speaking among others. Celiac Disease Foundation  ( www.celiac.org) Annual Education Conference and Food Fair is for people of all ages who have […]

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Treating Osteoporosis When You Have Celiac Disease

Treating Osteoporosis When You Have Celiac Disease

     Medical researchers have noted for quite some time that osteoporosis and celiac disease commonly appear together. It’s not uncommon to find that when you have celiac disease you also have osteoporosis, or vice-versa.     So how do you treat osteoporosis? When celiac patients adopt a gluten-free diet, their bone density usually improves. In addition […]

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Attune- A Company with Unique Probiotics

Attune- A Company with Unique Probiotics

Chocolate combined with probiotics in a healthy, delicious, nutritious snack?  This sounds like an oxymoron. Attune is a company and idea founded by genius and well-seasoned businessman, Rob Hurlbut. Rob loves the outdoors, sports, fresh air, and being active. He feels his morning outdoor run or hike sets the pace for the beauty of the […]

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No Cook Orange-Iced Lemon-Shortbread cookies

No Cook Orange-Iced Lemon-Shortbread cookies

Pamela’s Products NO COOK & SIMPLE COOKIES. No baking needed makes this a great gluten-free recipe to do with your kids. Tina’s Orange-Iced Lemon-Shortbread Delights. Also try this gluten-free blueberry pie. You will need: Two Boxes of Pamela’s Lemon Shortbread Cookies (Frozen) ½ bag of Pamela’s Vanilla Frosting 1 large orange Water 4TBL Butter Directions: Add  room temp. […]

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Congratulations to the GlutenFreeHelp Winners of April!

Congratulations to the GlutenFreeHelp Winners of April!

I’m very pleased to announce the 3 lucky winners of the GlutenFreeHelp giveaway of April, sponsored by Pharmanex, makers of the high-quality, gluten-free vitamin brand: Lifepak Nano.  Click the following link to read my Pharmanex company review. Freida Whitley, Susan Spann and Virginia Reed will soon be receiving their 60-day supply of the Lifepak Nano vitamins. “Thank you […]

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Louder Than Words by Jenny McCarthy

Louder Than Words by Jenny McCarthy

Is there a cure for autism? Does diet help improve conditions for an autistic person, such as eliminating gluten and dairy? What about immunizations? Questions like these are presented in an honest memoir from mother, Jenny McCarthy.                                     […]

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The Gluten-Free Diet: Managing Cholesterol Levels

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 […]

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Alana on the Martha Stewart Show- promotes Nonuttin’

Alana on the Martha Stewart Show- promotes Nonuttin’

These gluten-free , allergen-free snacks are easy-to-make granola bars from Alana Elliott of Nonuttin’ Foods who was happy to be on Martha Stewart show on April 29th! These child friendly recipes are terrific on the go as well as loaded with fiber and taste. Please read about Alana’s gluten-free company! Be sure and use gluten-free oats and […]

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Easy Gluten-Free Sautéed Cabbage with Bacon

Easy Gluten-Free Sautéed Cabbage with Bacon

So good on anything! (Serves 8 ) What a hit this was at a dinner party I threw recently! So simple to make and so delicious. Chicken picatta is a good main dish to serve with it. INGREDIENTS 1 large head of white cabbage 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 8 strips of turkey bacon, […]

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Gluten-Free and Scrumptious – Nonuttin’

Gluten-Free and Scrumptious – Nonuttin’

Dedicated-facility-ingredient certification, routinely-tested, gluten-free-delicious in every single Nonuttin’ bite! Now, that’s a mouthful, but we all are raving about Alana Elliot’s various Nonuttin’ products with our mouths full of these delicious treats. They are all made with very fresh ingredients and full of flavor from healthy ingredients. The granola bars are as good as the […]

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Understanding the Link between Osteoporosis and Celiac Disease

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 […]

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Gluten Sensitivity:Problem or Myth-by Dr.O & his informative VIDEO!

Gluten Sensitivity:Problem or Myth-by Dr.O & his informative VIDEO!

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. Many people today are going on gluten free diets.  You can find extensive gluten free […]

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Gluten- Free Garam Masala Mix

Gluten- Free Garam Masala Mix

This delicious gluten-free Indian spice can be given as treasured gifts in spice jars. I sent it out as gifts over the holidays and everyone loved it. INGREDIENTS   ½ c coriander seeds 12 c cumin seeds ¼ c dried curry leaves 14 c black peppercorns 3 whole cloves 2 black cardamom pods 2 cinnamon […]

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Allergen-Free Baker’s Handbook by Cybele Pascal

Allergen-Free Baker’s Handbook by Cybele Pascal

The number of allergy-free eaters has skyrocketed, leaving many people in dire need for foods that are not only safe but appetizing, for themselves, their loved ones, and oftentimes children. Allergen Free Baker’s Handbook offers 100 recipes which are free of the ingredients responsible for 90% of the allergens facing our society. If you’re concerned […]

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Coconut Flour and Coconut Oil

Coconut Flour and Coconut Oil

You may want to consider coconut as a regular part of your diet. There are endless ways to indulge! The best way to experience the many health-giving gifts of coconut is to try virgin coconut oil. I truly believe Virgin coconut oil is one of the smartest oils you can eat. Rich in lauric acid, coconut oil contains […]

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Lucky winners of the Gluten-Free ALMOND FLOUR Cookbook!

Lucky winners of the Gluten-Free ALMOND FLOUR Cookbook!

A special congratulations to the 3 lucky winners of this month’s popular giveaway of the Gluten-Free ALMOND FLOUR Cookbook! Irene Clark Katie Casanova Laura Ashland       Each of the winners are in for a REAL gluten-free baking treat!  

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