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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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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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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Gluten-Free Cookie Easter Project

  This Easter, try this simple gluten-free project which is sure to have stunning results—transferring images onto cookies. DIRECTIONS 1. Reduce vintage postcard or other image to 65% of its original size on a standard color photocopier, then bring it to your favorite local bakery to have it reproduced with edible ink on thin, sticker-like […]

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Cookie Momsters – Unique Gluten-Free Bakery

What would you do if your life was devoted to teaching schoolchildren and you had a perfect, happily-married life, but you were suddenly informed that your first and only child was diagnosed with autism? Well, this happened to Lynn Yeager, and she knew it was a privilege to help her son Jacob to be and […]

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Terrific Gluten-Free Cookie Company- Glow

  Mrs. Fields, Tollhouse, Sprinkles—step aside. Jill Brack and her daughter were diagnosed with celiac disease and they felt they were missing out. The mission began: they wanted a good cookie after trying what they were settling for. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pv7feSWQO4[/youtube] With a garbage can filled with flopped recipes, a smile, and determination, this mother and daughter […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Liz Lovely Selected 6 Of My Baked Goods

Liz Lovely the amazing baker and owner of Liz Lovely – Baking a Difference,  selected 6 of my baked goods and has all the images up on her facebook.    Thank you Liz and Dan! I so wanted to be a winner in her December contest and get those delicious cookies ( the gift) delivered […]

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My Muffins on today’s Liz Lovely’s Newsletter ! Yipee!

Wowee, my delicious and BIG Gluten-Free Muffins Featured on the wonderful and delicious Liz Lovely’s Newsletter today! If you do not know about Liz Lovely and her most scrumptious and delectable treats you have really got to check this site out! She and her hubby have created an awesome company and a good portion of […]

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Gift idea- Give Away A Cookie KIT!

TERRIFIC GIFT IDEA! Darneed Best Gluten-Free & Grain-Free Cookies in a KIT I love Elana Amsterdam’s theory about cooking as well as her sincere desire to find healthy alternatives to avoiding the highs and lows of blood sugar without giving up the taste. I have taken her choc. chip recipe and made a fun gift out […]

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Making Holiday Baking Fun With Your Celiac Child

Be sure to read my December column in the newsletter of the National Foundation of Celiac Awareness, devoted to the topic of the seasonal activity of holiday baking with your celiac child.  This time of year can be a challenge, yet the article offers practical, informative tips on how to create a new, gluten-free tradition every […]

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I Found Terrific Gluten-Free Site!

This site is an amazing resource for us moms! You can look up certain brands of foods and the ingredients to stay away from food allergies or additives. Search “Gluten-Free” and “cookies” for example and you will be guided to  a list of treats that will fit your needs. I am a bit picky when […]

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October Winner Of My Contest-Anthrolopogy Apron!

Tina here is my story to share with you about my precious daughter, Leah: Celiac Disease and 18 Month Old  Leah! A new mom, feeding journals, diaper journals, sleep schedules… all trial and error! Leah’s precious life started with a week in the NICU, but as a fighter she bounded out and has been that way […]

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Popular Old Time Gluten-Free Chocolate and Candy Companies

There are a variety of candies that are tempting and appealing at the stores and especially strategically placed at the check-out stand. Just because you or someone you know can not eat gluten is no reason to toss out your sweet tooth. By all means keep reading. I am in favor of a low glycemic […]

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Gluten Free Diet Tips from a Registered Dietitian

I am always willing to share tips and advice from people who have advice I feel worth having on my blog. Registered Dietitian, Rebecca Subbiah has reached out to help share some helpful tips. Here you go: I have been a dietitian for 9 years over this period of time I have seen many improvements […]

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Gluten Free Baking Part 3

Too many of you are asking for more about these flours so I will share some more to satisfy the curiosity. Yes, there are many more and I could write a mini book on this and so I shall leave that up to someone else, as I am working on my own children’s cook-book, which […]

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Gluten-Free Baking Part 2

So many people are still looking for more ways to add nutrition to the never-ending learning curve of gluten-free baking. I have done a bit more research, trying out some great new flours and have some great ones to share again this week. Buckwheat Flour: Ok, now I have to tell you this one is […]

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What Is Gluten? Simply Explained, Please!

Gluten is simply the protein part of wheat, rye, barley, and other related grains. Some people cannot tolerate gluten when it comes in contact with the small intestine. This condition is known as celiac disease. There is also evidence that a skin disorder called dermatitis herpetiformis is associated with gluten intolerance. In patients with celiac […]

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