Tag: celiac
Gluten- Free Trading Company Purchases…
Tastes Like Real Food, founded in 2007 by the Bosking family of Cedar Rapids, Iowa was recently been purchased Gluten-Free Trading Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a Midwestern family-owned business. The brand’s mission is the same, however—to help celiac and gluten-intolerant people enjoy GF foods that taste great! Perhaps you’re familiar with the Toro brand baking […]
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 […]
Gluten Free Cooking Expo is about to START!
That’s right! It’s that time of year again…the Gluten Free Cooking Expo and Vendor Fair is coming! Jen Cafferty is at it again! Attracting participants from all around the country and Canada, this great event teaches gluten-free dieters how to make delicious and healthy GF foods and more! April 17th and 18th – The Wyndham […]
Living Gluten Free – Right to Heal – Part 1 Sandi Star, CCN
I would like to introduce a wonderful woman with a wonderful purpose. Here is Sandi Star’s incredible gluten-free story which has led her to a healthy vibrant life. She is now helping others daily. Also learn about Sjögren’s Syndrome (autoimmune disease). Sjögren’s is one of the symptoms of Celiac disease which she will, share with you as […]
My Interview in Amsterdam-Holland
This was a fun interview! Charlie Valentino of glutenfreegroove.com found me through a search on the internet and asked if he could interview me. He then sent me the questions and we had a blast form that point on. His questions were fun and so was his interview! He placed my replies up and here they are for your […]
Healthier Without Wheat by Dr. Stephen Wangen, The Gluten-Free Doctor
Author Dr. Stephen Wangen has presented wonderful in-depth research at one’s disposal in identifying if one has a problem with wheat or gluten or not. With over 10 years in this field, working in his clinic and testing thousands of patients, Dr. Wangen speaks from a position of experience and immense respect for others working […]
Lucky Winners of the Mixes from the Heartland Giveaway!
The 3 lucky winners of the February GlutenFreeHelp giveaway sponsored by Mixes from the Heartland are in for a delicious baking experience. Each winner will receive 3 bags of wonderful gluten-free mixes. Here are the responses from the winners: “I’m very happy in winning these mixes!! It seems like really interesting products and I’m excited and […]
Gluten-Free Company, The Buffalo Guys
We all know Buffalo is gluten-free, but when it comes to sausage patties, beef jerky, and more, we never know exactly what’s in the ingredients. Gluten? Preservatives? The list goes on. The Buffalo Guys is the best-ever preservative-free buffalo jerky I have ever tested in my test kitchens. It was nice to taste the flavorful […]
A Hand For Haiti
Lauren is a gluten free teenager, with a passion for good food and a care in her heart for those in Haiti! “After all, that is what this is about: selling ebooks to donate money to Haiti. All proceeds will do to the Red Cross. The Canadian Red Cross that is. You see, I am Canadian […]
Celiac Disease and Scoliosis
Many people have wondered if there happens to be a correlation with scoliosis and celiac disease, I was one of them. I was suddenly diagnosed with mild scoliosis and presented with my X rays after my third child. I had previous X ray and they were never “crooked”. It just so happens that a number […]
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 […]
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!
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]