Simple Gluten-Free, Grain-Free Pancakes

Simple Gluten-Free, Grain-Free Pancakes

INGREDIENTS: ½ c almond flour (Honeyville) ¼ c coconut flour ½ tsp salt 2 eggs 1 tbsp orange blossom honey 4 tbsp warm water ¼ – ½ tsp baking soda Coconut oil   DIRECTIONS: 1. Mix all ingredients together. 2. Cook in frying pan with coconut oil. Tina Turbin www.GlutenFreeHelp.info k.m.

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The CELIAC List: A Valuable Resource for the Gluten-Free Community

The CELIAC List: A Valuable Resource for the Gluten-Free Community

On the gluten-free diet, you’ve likely come across some of the challenges. Especially when you’re new to the diet, the amount of foods that are off-limits and the number of hidden sources of gluten can seem overwhelming.  For many, the gluten-free diet is more like a gluten-free lifestyle, requiring major changes in several arenas of […]

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Amazing Gluten-Free Corn Sheet Fritters

Amazing Gluten-Free Corn Sheet Fritters

There’s nothing like these gluten-free  fritters. I came up with the idea for them from a restaurant I can’t recall the name of. These are delicious with a little chipotle mayo sauce or even add a dash of hot sauce to the mix before frying to add a punch.   INGREDIENTS: 4 fresh corn on the […]

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The Benefits of the DNA Home Testing Kit

The Benefits of the DNA Home Testing Kit

As an author, researcher, and gluten-free advocate, I’m always searching for ways to improve life for the gluten-intolerant community, especially for innovative tools and technology. The gluten-intolerance home testing kit, which make use one-hundred percent accurate genetic testing, is an example of the cutting-edge advance the gluten-intolerant community can benefit from. The statistics are staggering, […]

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Pam MacD’s – A Friendly Gluten Free Market Pt.1

Pam MacD’s – A Friendly Gluten Free Market Pt.1

With celiac disease awareness on the rise we are all hearing about more and more gluten-free products. Now that we have so many gluten-free companies where do we go to get them? Sure, there is that little three foot area of items at the grocery store but if you are like me you look it […]

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Gluten-Free, Grain-Free Beef Ribs

Gluten-Free, Grain-Free Beef Ribs

Who doesn’t appreciate some good ribs every now and then? This is my gluten-free, grain-free version of a classic family recipe. Watch out—these won’t last long! Try these with a really nice side dish for a perfect summer dish!   INGREDIENTS: 2 tbsp coconut oil 1-2 lbs beef ribs (6-8 pieces) 1 tsp salt ½ […]

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Celiac Suffering is Put to an End: A Gluten-Free Success with Carrie Pierce.

Celiac Suffering is Put to an End: A Gluten-Free Success with Carrie Pierce.

As if women don’t have to go through enough as it is, then they hit that later stage of life of menopause and think “ why oh why?!” Menopause is a subject many are having to face and not enough people talk about openly. Carrie Pierce and Gail Edgell are two women that decided to […]

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Research Shows Hope for New Enzyme Therapy for Celiac Disease

Research Shows Hope for New Enzyme Therapy for Celiac Disease

Gluten, a protein component of grains and cereals, is a common food allergen that poses a serious health risk to millions of Americans. It’s estimated that one percent of the population has celiac disease (CD), an autoimmune reaction to gluten. The treatment for the disease is a simple and effective one—the gluten-free diet—but it can […]

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Sue Minkoff’s Gluten-Free, Grain-Free Birthday Cake

Sue Minkoff’s Gluten-Free, Grain-Free Birthday Cake

This gluten-free, grain-free recipe comes from my friend Sue Minkoff. This is one of my favorite cake recipes! You do need to be a pretty well seasoned baker to be able to play with this recipe as Sue is. She does not measure so no two breads come out the same. If you are a […]

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Could Coffee Be Harmful to Celiacs?

Could Coffee Be Harmful to Celiacs?

Coffee is 10% protein. According to Dr. David Clark, the protein in coffee can cause the same kind of reaction that gluten does in people who are sensitive to gluten. Watch the video below and see for yourself if this morning ritual will have to be replaced. Video (4:34): http://www.therealfoodchannel.com/page/11637.html   Miranda Jade Turbin www.GlutenFreeHelp.info

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Study Shows Quinoa May Not Be Safe for Celiacs

Study Shows Quinoa May Not Be Safe for Celiacs

Quinoa has been gaining popularity as a substitute for grains among celiacs. People write in a lot about this high-protein wonder seed, it’s in tons of gluten-free recipes, and you can find it in  gluten-free pastas, baked goods, and other wheat alternatives.      Testing at gluten levels usually less than 20 ppm, quinoa has been […]

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Gluten-Free, Grain-Free Spirulina Banana Smoothie

Gluten-Free, Grain-Free Spirulina Banana Smoothie

This delicious and simple smoothie is a great way to start the day off and perfect before or after a workout. Kids also love this as a tasty gluten-free afterschool snack. INGREDIENTS: 1 tbsp raw spirulina 1 ripe banana ½ c curly kale ¾ c water   DIRECTIONS: 1. Blend ingredients together. 2. Add ½ […]

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Exercise Diversity  (Pun Intended)

Exercise Diversity (Pun Intended)

Diet truly is the path to good health especially when dealing with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity. This raises the question : How does adopting a gluten free diet affect the athletic? Carbs are the bodies preferred source of fuel when exercising and most carb products contain gluten. Is this an obstacle for athletes that […]

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Gluten-Free, Grain-Free Pumpkin Seed Basil Pesto

Gluten-Free, Grain-Free Pumpkin Seed Basil Pesto

I’d like to thank Sun Power Cafe in L.A. for this gluten-free, grain-free recipe that’s also raw. Try it with your favorite gluten-free or grain-free pasta. INGREDIENTS 6 c fresh basil 1/3 c pumpkin seed (soaked 4 hrs) 1 tbsp lemon 2 cloves garlic 1/3 c extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp salt ½ tsp […]

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Celiac Disease: A Look into its Pathogenesis

Celiac Disease: A Look into its Pathogenesis

Celiac disease, according to estimates, affects approximately three million Americans and as of yet, 97% haven’t been correctly diagnosed. As staggering as these statistics are, celiac disease remains largely poorly understood by the medical community. It’s no wonder, given its lack of research as compared with other autoimmune disorders. However, there is research being actively […]

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Gluten-Free, Grain-Free Acorn Squash Soufflé

Gluten-Free, Grain-Free Acorn Squash Soufflé

This gluten-free, grain-free soufflé is a must for holiday dinners. I make this as a tasty side dish several times during the winter months. You don’t even need dessert when you’re done with dinner because this satisfies your sweet tooth!   INGREDIENTS: 1 lrg acorn squash 4 eggs, separated 1 ½ tsp cinnamon 2 tsp […]

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Mara’s Melt-in-Your-Mouth Coconut Oil Fudge

Mara’s Melt-in-Your-Mouth Coconut Oil Fudge

  My dear friend Mara created this decadent recipe. Treat yourself and some lucky guests to this gluten-free, grain-free, raw recipe. The coconut oil adds the perfect nutty touch.   INGREDIENTS: 3/4 c coconut oil (liquefied by placing in a bowl of hot water) Less than ¾ c Rapadura (a whole unprocessed natural sugar), Sucanat […]

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The Link Between Schizophrenia and Celiac Disease- Fact or Fiction?

The Link Between Schizophrenia and Celiac Disease- Fact or Fiction?

I recently received an email from the celiac listserv about an article that was in the huffington post. I was asked for my opinion on the subject. I have attached my response. This is a subject I don’t have much information on. I would love to hear what you think on the subject. The celiac […]

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Why Celiacs Fail to Heal on the Gluten-Free Diet

Why Celiacs Fail to Heal on the Gluten-Free Diet

A gluten-free diet is the only treatment available for celiac disease and generally helps patients heal from intestinal damage caused by the disease’s characteristic autoimmune reaction to gluten. Unfortunately, not all celiacs recover from the damage. In fact, a study in The American Journal of Gastroenterology has found that more than 30 percent of celiac […]

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It Say’s it’s Gluten-Free so Why Did I get Sick?

It Say’s it’s Gluten-Free so Why Did I get Sick?

Many of you have probably run into a time where you ate something that said it was “gluten-free” only to find you get a gluten reaction to it. Why is this? Unfortunately, any company can write that their product is gluten free as long as it doesn’t actually contain a product with gluten in it. […]

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