Tag: celiac
My Gluten-Free Cupcake Parties Are Really Fun!
There is so much happening and such wonderful people reaching out to us to come to schools, events, hospitals and venues. Thank you everyone! I am heading to Los Angeles right after my very popular Halloween Cupcake Party I am hosting with a terrific team of children and parent bakers. I only have 100% Gluten-Free Parties! […]
Listen to Tina Turbin- Every 2nd Monday on this Radio Show
Please visit me every 2nd Monday of the month at 12 noon, EST. The wonderful Host is Jordan Mercedes of Thrive-In-Balance, a terrific and entertaining show. You are welcome to call in and ask questions. Every month we are covering an interesting topic and will be having some wonderful surprise guests! The next show is […]
Tina Shares Healthy Tips and a DELICIOUS Chocolate Brownies Recipe!
As many of you know, I personally strive to eat a healthy, gluten-free diet, yet still LOVE to enjoy delicious, healthy treats. If you visit the link to my debut article in the August issue of the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA) newsletter, you will find a helpful healthy-eating “tidbit”, and a delicious chocolate […]
Gluten-Free Carrot Quinoa Cake
You can make an egg-free version of this cake by replacing the eggs with flax gel. The cake’s texture will be denser and heavier but it will taste just as good. Enjoy it plain, with cream cheese frosting, jelly of your choice or top it with a dusting of powdered sugar. This version has more […]
Lesser Celiac Symptoms, Yet Higher Risk of death
This is quite an article worth repeating and sharing! LA Times: HEALTH Those with less severe symptoms of celiac disease may be at a higher risk of death [Updated] Those who suffer from celiac disease have much to contend with. The immune-related disorder causes digestive symptoms when gluten is eaten, making flour-based foods such as […]
Gluten-Free Arepas
Serve these South American cornmeal cakes with a side of pico de gallo or fresh corn salsa. INGREDIENTS 2 cups precooked cornmeal 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups hot chicken broth or water ½ cup canned black or pinto beans, drained ½ cup shredded rice or soy cheese 1. Combine the cornmeal and salt in a […]
Tina Turbin and GlutenFreeHelp – Featured at Other Great Websites!
On a daily basis, I am inspired by all of the lovely individuals and websites that I come across in our global “gluten-free” community. I’m also being asked to contribute and write for many of these websites. Click here to read the first of many of my ongoing article contributions.
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 […]
Kids Fun “Ice Cream-Sicles”
INGREDIENTS: Your child’s favorite ice cream (as much as you prefer) *OPTIONAL: gluten-free chocolate DIRECTIONS: 1. Freeze your ice cream to a firm level. 2. Oil your cookie sheets. 3. Shape your ice cream into fun shapes, yet be sure they are 1 3/4″ – 2″ thick. Cookie cutters are good to use to get […]
Dr. Maureen Ellis, Ph.D. Connects Up With Tina Turbin- Part 1
My husband I both feel like the reason I have been so successful with addressing my Gluten-Free situation is because of my ability to research in-depth every single component of this disease. The first time I went to the grocery store after getting my gluten-free diagnosis . . . I spent hours on the computer […]
Gluten-Free “Full Of Fiber” Zucchini Noodles
INGREDIENTS: 2 pints cherry tomatoes 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2/3 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon salt *2 zucchini, shredded into thin strips 1. Set the zucchini aside. 2. Take all of the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth. Heat this sauce in a pan. (Makes about 3 […]
Stevia – Just A Terrific Sweetener
Try this! Try sweetening with stevia, a non-caloric herbal sweetener extracted from the leaf of a South American plant. It is even said to be a good sweetener for diabetics. It also is a strengthener for the pancreas. Stevia has no effect on blood sugar levels nor does it promote cavities or yeast overgrowth. Stevia […]
Great Celiac Videos- Great Group!
Do you want a good group you can rely on to learn more about celiac disease? Want a REAL GOOD public service announcement on celiac disease to refer to people and learn a bit more? Go to www.celiaccentral.org As a children’s author, writer and researcher I am honored to be a contributing writer on their […]
Gluten-Free Raw Sweet Crackers
INGREDIENTS: 7 cups date paste 3 cups walnuts (chopped) 1 cup cashews (chopped) 1 cup dried persimmons ½ cup pumpkin seeds 1 cup flax DIRECTIONS: 1. Mix all ingredients. 2. Place on your flat dish on your dehydrator about 1/8” thick. 3. Flip over about 8-10 hours later. 4. Dehydrate another 6-10 hours. 5. Break […]
Gazpacho – AKA Fiber Soup
Use all fresh ingredients This dish is loaded with fresh fiber, an ingredient a gluten-free diet can be lacking in. Ingredients: 3 cups chopped fresh tomatoes 1 cup peeled and seeded chopped cucumber ½ red bell pepper, chopped ½ yellow bell pepper, chopped 2/3 cup finely chopped sweet onion ½ cup chopped celery ½ […]
Gluten-Free and DELICIOUS Filled Pastries or “Tarts”
Ingredients: 1) 2 cups gluten-free flour mix 2) ¼ cup sweet rice flour 3) ¼ cup millet flour 4) ½ tsp xanthan gum 5) 2 ½ tsp baking powder 6) ¼ tsp salt 7) 6 TBL coconut oil (may need 7) 8) 2 eggs 9) 1/3 cup maple sugar or agave 10) 1 tsp cider […]
Tina Turbin is a Contributing Writer for the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness Newsletter
I have met many lovely people and companies involved with the topics of Celiac and Gluten Free. The amount of helpful and caring individuals is astonishing. The basic intention to help others is what seems to unite us all: the care to make this subject more tolerable, palatable and acceptable. I am honored as a writer […]
Easy Zucchini Frittata
This is terribly easy and fun to make. You can make one large frittata as a main dish or small little “pancakes” to accompany your main meal. Here you go! Ingredients: 3 zucchini ½ small onion 2 eggs Salt Pepper Oil Cheese, rice or soy cheese (optional) Directions: 1. Shred the zucchini and set aside […]
A Gluten-Free Cooking Solution
Gluten Free Expo 2009 Jen Cafferty, founder of the Gluten Free Expo 2009 ) admits liberally to her own battle with the problem of how to eat healthy and nutritionally once she was forced to learn the ropes of a gluten-free lifestyle. In my interview with Jen, I learned that Jen’s daughter was the first […]