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A Gluten-Free Bakery with New Menu – Tampa
Viitals Bakery Ivan Nikolov- owner Viitals Tampa, Fla. October 7, 2009 Viitals owner Ivan Nikolov announced the opening of his new retail storefront, which offers gluten-free healthy choices for those trying to live a healthier lifestyle. The bakery had been strictly wholesale until its grand opening. This bakery offers gluten-free, hypoallergenic, high in protein, organic ingredients […]
Substitute for Rice four
The matter of rice flour substitutes was brought to my attention recently through a message from a fellow GlutenFreeHelp user: “I have a gluten intolerance and I’m also allergic to rice. “What other options do I have that you might know of? I am already using almond flour. The sorghum flour doesn’t really agree with me […]
Winner of my January Gluten-Free Contest Sponsored by Pamela’s Products
The GlutenFreeHelp contest of January proved to be a smashing success and with the number of terrific recipe entries, deciding on the winner was a tough choice to make. Lucky winner Julianne Karow received the coveted Pamela’s gift bag full of a wonderful assortment of Pamela’s products and kitchen untensils. Check out the bag’s delectable contents here. Congratulations Julianne!
Gluten- Free Probiotic Product- Bio-K Plus
After my personal success with Bio-K+, which has their home base in Canada, I reached out to find out more about this company. Bio-K+ started with two people and a vision, which all merged into a reality. Dr. Francois-Marie Luquet and Mr. Claude Chevalier met over twenty years ago at a dairy industry conference and […]
Gluten-Free Dessert- Calling all Mint Lovers
I have a new absolutely favorite dessert. I feel like I am in the snow and eating clean bright snow as this ice-cream touches my tongue. This magic is the Decadent Coconut Milk Mint ice-cream from Turtle Mountain. No casein and no dairy! Tonight I was on my way back to my studio in the […]
Gluten-Free Cruise with Holland America
The below information regarding Holland America cruise line was shared and Bonnie in NYC has approved me to share this broadly with all of you: “I just came back from a one week Caribbean cruise on Holland America and hadno food issues. They are set up to GF and really do it well: they stock many GF […]
Traveling with Your Celiac Child
As a gluten-free advocate and mother, I am often asked by parents for tips on how to travel with celiac children. A surprisingly easy task, traveling with your celiac child requires a little planning and a few of the same adjustments you’re already mastering at home. First of all, how you’ll manage your […]
Free Product Giveaway: Bio-K+
Bio-K+ Giveaway of February This month I’m pleased to announce the Bio-K+ Product Giveway of their 6 pack boxes of any flavored Bio-K+ product (value of over $300) to TEN lucky winners. Deadline 2/10/10 Instructions to enter: 1. Sign up to follow Guest and Co-Host: http://Twitter.com/TinaTurbin 2. Follow Guest http://Twitter.com/BioKPlus 3. Follow Host: http://Twitter.com/ThriveInBalance 4. After doing the 3 simple steps […]
Researching “Mind-Body” to Treat Celiac Disease
As you know, treating celiac disease with a gluten-free diet can be quite a challenge, as even just the smallest exposure to gluten can cause damage to the small intestine and make us celiac quite sick. With this in mind, Dr. Ali Keshavarzian, vice chairman of medicine and gastroenterologist at Rush University Medical Center, has […]
Gluten-Free a New Life, Part 2-a True Story by Maureen L. Ellis, Ph.D.
Living Fullfilled: Adapting to Life Gluten-Free Name: Maureen L. Ellis, Ph.D. I am originating and authorizing Tina Turbin to share this story with you. Maureen has generously offered to share her continued story as time progresses. Check back for Part 3 or sign up for the RSS feed on the right hand column.(this means you will […]
Cooqi’s Gluten-Free Products: Rave Review
Yes – the brownies in the above photo really are that huge! I had the opportunity to try some absolutely delicious products recently, so incredibly satisfying that I had to run to get to my keyboard and share the news immediately. Cooqi is a wonderful gluten-free company based out of St. Paul Minnesota. Right this […]
Secret Tip On How to Avoid GMOs at the Grocery Store
Many of us are eating Genetically Modified Foods (GMOs) whether we realize it or not. Do you know how to tell the difference? It turns out that you can easily tell whether the produce you purchase at the grocery store is a GMO simply by reading the PLU (price look up) code. Here’s what you need to be […]
Gluten-Free and Starbucks!
Good news ! We have gluten-free options at Starbucks. When Starbucks announced the cancellation of their cake via Twitter this started a petition to bring back the cake. They listened and acted upon this petition and the many calls they received. All of the gluten-free items they now have offer a longer shelf life. This they hope […]
Gluten-Free Healthy Brownie “Energy Bites”
Made with “good-fat” almonds, antioxidant-rich cacao, and fiber-rich Medjool dates. Enjoy as a snack or treat. Pack up for kids! They can be kept for at least 2 weeks refrigerated. Prep tip: Keep this batter from sticking to your hands by coating them with a little coconut oil or water. Fun and easy to make. […]
Merri Bright & Celiac Sprue- True Story and History
As you know I welcome true stories for me to share with others who may be in a similar quest or even having been diagnosed. Reading another’s story just seems to help. I will never post a story I am not authorized to share. Thank you Merri for your story you have shared below with […]
Gluten-Free: Everyday Grain-Free Gourmet
Watch my video of the JK Gourmet food and book review by clicking here. Everyday Grain-Free Gourmet is a cookbook offering a clarification to and simplification of the grain-free diet and its health benefits. It also clarifies some specific points regarding the Specific Carbohydrate Diet and offers some well-researched and documented history and evidence concerningthe diet. Bestselling […]
Book – Everyday Grain-Free Gourmet
Everyday Grain-Free Gourmet is a cookbook offering a clarification to and simplification of the grain-free diet and its health benefits. It also clarifies some specific points regarding the Specific Carbohydrate Diet and offers some well-researched and documented history and evidence about the diet. Bestselling authors Jodi Bager and Jenny Lass met one day while on […]
Gluten-Free Food: JK Gourmet
JK Gourmet is a unique Canadian company offering foods made totally from ingredients assured to be GF, grain-free, dairy-free, lactose-free, soy-free, trans fat-free and labeled accurately, with no sugar and only a touch of honey for sweetening. A company dedicated to making all-natural, healthy, whole food that tastes good—is this possible? Read on… Jodi Bager […]
A Mother from Nigeria Reviews my Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy
Full time mother and business woman Consolata Ugboko from Nigeria took the time last month to post a review about my children’s book: Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy. And a pleasant review it was! I do hope you’ll visit her site to read the review and leave her a comment. Click here and scroll down to the blog entry from […]
Tampa Area Celiacs a Support Group- Janet Heitler
There are many ways we with celiac or gluten intolerance can help others. One way is to head a group. Jane is an exceptional woman with her story and running a group for many years now. Here is her story and a link to a news article about her and her experiences. Really worth […]
“Allergies and Me” Promotes Tina and Browny Muffins
Florida-based organization Allergies and Me is an incredible resource for children and adults with food allergy and intolerance issues. Therefore I’m very proud to be associated with such a dedicated organization and to have contributed a gluten-free recipe to their website. I invite you to take a look by clicking on the following links: Allergies […]
Gluten-Free Food and Gifts : Gotta Eat Sweets
Can you imagine a sublime brownie-meets-truffle without overpowering sweetness and presented as a piece of art? Well, you can now indulge in this vision in your very home. Gotta Eat Sweets provides for those with allergies, embodies the aesthetics of Japan, tempts the palate with the finest European chocolate, and has been inspired by the […]
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread- Runner Up January 2010 Contest
Tina, Here’s my chocolate chip banana bread that never lasts long in my house. Chocolate Chip Banana Bread preheat 325 degrees Combine 2 cups gluten free flour mix (I usually use Bette Hagman’s GF mix) 3/4 cup sugar 1 tsp. xanthan gum 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp salt in a medium size bowl Add […]
Irresistible GF Chocolate Frosting – Runner Up January 2010 Contest
Dear Tina, Thanks very much for offering this contest! My recipe entry is one your readers will never, ever forgive you for posting, because it’s just too good! I love Pamela’s Dark Chocolate Frosting Mix, but I wanted something even thicker and more sophisticated for a grown-up GF birthday cake. Irresistible GF Chocolate […]
Pork Picatta with Spinach and Garlic Mashes Potatoes
The below 3 recipes are all from Cheri the January 2010, Runner Up for the GlutenFreeHelp.info contest- making a delicious and nutritious gluten-free dinner. Using Pamela’s gf baking mix too! NOTE from Tina: you may substitute chicken for the pork in this recipe. Pork Picatta 1/4 cup Pamela’s gluten free baking mix […]
Husband’s Gluten-Free Delight- January 2010 contest winning recipe!
Husband’s Gluten-Free Delight -January 2010 winning recipe This recipe is satisfying, filling and loaded with protein. It does have cheese and we did not yet try this with a substitute for the cheese yet I am sure it can be done. Enjoy! Ingredients: 1 pkg brown rice penne pasta 1 ½ lbs ground […]