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Authentic Foods
Many people who are new to the gluten-free diet are inclined initially to purchase ready-made muffins, breads, cookies, etc. Nutrition sits on the back burner, and the desire for good-tasting foods takes precedence. Authentic Foods is one company that is out of the ordinary when it comes to nutritional content, flavor, and convenience. I’ve had […]
Gluten-Free Heavenly Chocolate Sauce
This sauce can be made dairy-free, too! Pour it over gluten-free chocolate chip banana bread to eat a slice of heaven! INGREDIENTS 1 c butter 6 (1-oz.) squares unsweetened chocolate 1 ½ c sugar 1 c firmly packed brown sugar 2 c heavy whipping cream or non-dairy whipping cream 1 tsp vanilla extract […]
Up Close and Personal with Author, Carol Fenster, “1,000 Gluten-Free Recipes”
1. First of all are you Celiac? No, I have non-celiac gluten intolerance. I don’t have the celiac genes; nonetheless, I get sick when I eat gluten. 2. How did you become interested in his area – gluten and celiac? I was told to avoid wheat in 1988, after decades of sinus infections. I realized […]
Livin Spoonful – A Terrific Gluten-Free Company
Livin Spoonful, what a great name. I was wondering what these 3-in-by-3-in. crackers were going to taste like. They are fairly thick and loaded with healthy, sprouted and dehydrated ingredients, sprouted sunflower seeds, sprouted flax, organic carrots, organic kale, etc. I tested 4 different flavors, just the right variety to satisfy one’s particular […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Gluten-Free Company – Conte’s
For years it’s only been in my dreams that I could bite into a truly delicious ravioli, gnocchi, or pierogi. I would look back longingly on the days of fine dining in the best of Italian restaurants, sinking my teeth into freshly-made ravioli with only a hint of sauce so I could taste every bit […]
Living Healthy, Without Gluten and Dairy– Part II By Sandi Star, CCN
In Part I, you might remember the long list of symptoms associated with gluten intolerance. I also mentioned, after eliminating gluten (dairy and soy which I’ll talk about at another time) I was able to eliminate my chronic conditions such as migraines and Sjögren’s Syndrome. The key is to eliminate inflammation which is the cause […]
Citrus Butter
I paired it with a delicious piece of Bass and the citrus butter was a heavenly accompaniment! It’s a cinch to spruce up ordinary butter spread! INGREDIENTS 2 c unsalted butter, softened 1 tbsp lime zest 1 tbsp lemon zest 1 tbsp orange zest Try switching the zests with other ingredients to make […]
Quinoa and Buckwheat Flours
Those who suffer from celiac disease have to avoid all gluten in their diet, but diagnosis is not the only concern. There has been concern that some gluten-free products on the market made with rice, corn and potato flour and xanthan or guar gum to improve texture have lower levels of essential nutrients for our bodies. According […]
How Much Gluten is Too Much for Your Celiac Child?
The amount of gluten that can be tolerated varies among people with celiac disease. In general, research suggests that less than 10 milligrams (mg) of gluten daily is unlikely to cause significant damage to the intestines in most celiac people. However, these small amounts could still be enough to make a person feel unwell. So […]
Gluten-Free Food: Mixes from the Heartland
(Above) Coconut pie made with “Gluten Free Impossible Coconut Pie Mix” [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3E0Q5U65TXc[/youtube] Tucked away in Texas this gluten free company, Mixes from the Heartland, offers a diverse assortment of mixes from muffin and bread mixes to delicious soup mixes. My test-staff and I, in California and Florida, found every one of their products to be […]
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 […]
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 […]
January Contest Winner-Gluten-Free Husband’s Delight
Gluten Free Husband’s Delightis a delicious recipe submitted by Julianne Karow and our lucky winner,wrapping this January contest up. Hey folks, it was a real tough one this month as I had so many wonderful gluten-free submissions. I had a lot of help in making the decision. We had a few runner-ups as the recipes […]
Gluten-Free Food and Bakery: Katz Gluten-Free Gourmet
Sitting at home creating gluten-free recipes for herself, family, and friends was pure delight to Mrs. Fradel Katz, diagnosed celiac. Little did she know that word would spread and the popularity of her foods would grow. Orders started flooding in until Fradel knew that her “hobby” was destined to become a flourishing business, and it […]
Gluten-Free Crostini with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto and Feta Cheese
There’s always a little Italian in all of us, and for us on a Gluten-Free diet, we have to come up with ways to satisfy all our taste desires – and we easily can. Here you go! INGREDIENTS: Sun-dried tomato pesto: ¾ cup sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil) 3-4 cloves garlic, to taste 1 […]
Protect Your Celiac Child from Hidden Sources of Gluten
Learning all the usual gluten-containing foods, such as breads and pasta, is only part of the challenge of going gluten-free. Gluten makes soups and sauces thicker and salad dressings creamier, keeps yogurt and soft cheeses firm and dried spices from clumping up, and it keeps candy bars from sticking to the factory conveyor belt. […]