Gluten-Free Healthy Brownie “Energy Bites”

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. […]

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Book – Everyday Grain-Free Gourmet

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

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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“Allergies and Me” Promotes Tina and Browny Muffins

“Allergies and Me” Promotes Tina and Browny Muffins

Florida-based organization Allergies and Me is an incredible resource for children and adults with food allergy and intolerance issues. Therefore I’m very proud to be associated with such a dedicated organization and to have contributed a gluten-free recipe to their website. I invite you to take a look by clicking on the following links: Allergies […]

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Chocolate Chip Banana Bread- Runner Up January 2010 Contest

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread- Runner Up January 2010 Contest

Tina, Here’s my chocolate chip banana bread that never lasts long in my house. Chocolate Chip Banana Bread preheat 325 degrees Combine 2 cups gluten free flour mix (I usually use Bette Hagman’s GF mix) 3/4 cup sugar 1 tsp. xanthan gum 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp salt in a medium size bowl Add […]

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Pork Picatta with Spinach and Garlic Mashes Potatoes

Pork Picatta with Spinach and Garlic Mashes Potatoes

The below 3 recipes are all from Cheri the January 2010, Runner Up for the GlutenFreeHelp.info contest- making a delicious and nutritious gluten-free dinner. Using Pamela’s gf baking mix too!       NOTE from Tina: you may substitute chicken for the pork in this recipe. Pork Picatta 1/4 cup Pamela’s gluten free baking mix […]

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Increased Awareness of Celiac Disease in U.S. Brings Increased Support

Increased Awareness of Celiac Disease in U.S. Brings Increased Support

     In the United States, a slightly increased rate of celiac diagnosis among adults has already lead to increased support. Gluten-free foods and gluten-free recipes are more readily available than ever. The Gluten-Free Restaurant Awareness Program (GFRAP) assists in the mutually beneficial relationship between people diagnosed with celiac disease or gluten intolerance and restaurants, resulting […]

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Gluten-Free Food and Bakery: Katz Gluten-Free Gourmet

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 […]

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Gluten-Free Sauces: Cielo Sauce Works

Gluten-Free Sauces: Cielo Sauce Works

Situated in beautiful Gorham, Maine is the manufacturing plant of Cielo (pronounced chee-el-o) Sauce Works, a company founded and owned by husband-and-wife team, Walter and Tracey Tolson. They’re quite proud of  their three Italian GF and DF sauces, Arrabiata sauce, spicy (yet mild) pizza sauce—smooth, sweet, and flavorful, and their classic pasta sauces, a perfect […]

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Gluten-Free Raw Energy-Fiber Crackers

Gluten-Free Raw Energy-Fiber Crackers

Fiber is necessary for us all and even more so for those on a GF diet. These crackers are full of protein, energy and fiber. You do need a dehydrator to make these. INGREDIENTS 7 cups date paste 1 cup flax (grind up ½ cup of this, and the other ½ leave whole) 2 cups […]

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Studies Show Link between Gluten Intolerance and Autism

Studies Show Link between Gluten Intolerance and Autism

     Autism is a disorder that is causing more and more concern in the U.S., provoking much research and debate. Recently, various studies, particularly those conducted in the field of alternative medicine, have suggested that there may be a link between autism and food allergies, specifically to gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and […]

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Sugar To Agave Conversion

Sugar To Agave Conversion

Converting Your Recipes to Agave Nectar: Agave Nectar is sweeter than sugar, so you can use less! 1. Substitute 2/3 cup agave nectar per 1 cup sugar. 2. Compensate for the moisture in the agave nectar by reducing other liquids added by 1 FL OZ per 2/3 cup agave used. You can also estimate the […]

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Central Florida is the World’s Most Celiac-Friendly Destination!

Central Florida is the World’s Most Celiac-Friendly Destination!

 It’s always nice to receive a pleasant message, which in turn makes the day that much more brighter.  The Attune Foods Community Manager recently wrote to me concerning a  product review of their delicious gluten-free bars.  As a side note, these bars are fantastic and the video and written rave reviews will be posted soon! She shared […]

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True Story: Stomach Pains Vanish After Eating Gluten-Free!

True Story: Stomach Pains Vanish After Eating Gluten-Free!

Following is a terrific testimonial from a man that had participated in my Gluten-Free Taste Testing Party on January 17th.  “After the meeting at your house for the products taste party I decided to get very strict on a gluten free  program. “After two days I had zero gut pain and a brain fog is clearing.   I […]

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Gluten-Free Taste Testing Parties: East and West Coasts

Gluten-Free Taste Testing Parties: East and West Coasts

At my Gluten-Free taste-testing party on Sunday the 17th, we tested 42 Gluten-Free products in the course of 2-1/2 hours. I had everyone take diligent notes on their feedback for each and every item I presented. The results have already been put together in my various reviews which my team in LA and FL worked hard on.  I want […]

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Top Gluten-Free Companies Reviewed

Top Gluten-Free Companies Reviewed

One of my most involved projects lately (with my staff in FL and LA) has been the delicious and delightful task of reviewing gluten-free cookbooks, gluten-free foods and a variety of other gluten-free products such as cosmetics, vitamins and more. My team and I are having a wonderful time and are quite excited to share […]

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Gluten-Free Blueberry Pie

Gluten-Free Blueberry Pie

INGREDIENTS: One double gluten-free pie crust 5 cups fresh wild blueberries ¾ cup maple sugar ¼ cup rice flour 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon zest ½ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon rice milk, or egg yolk for brushing 1 tablespoon sugar, for sprinkling DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. In a […]

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Gluten-Free Crostini with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto and Feta Cheese

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 […]

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Celiac Diagnosis Is on the Rise

Celiac Diagnosis Is on the Rise

     There is good news for the millions of Americans who suffer from celiac disease, or coeliac disease, and gluten intolerance—celiac diagnosis among adults is on the rise. Not only does this mean that more and more people are experiencing relief for their painful symptoms, but the door is opening for gluten intolerance support around […]

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Gluten-Free “OH MY!” Browny Muffins

Gluten-Free “OH MY!” Browny Muffins

These are to die for! They are a wonderful result of trial and error but this one does it! Makes approx. 30 brownies INGREDIENTS 2 ¼ cups gluten free baking mix for brownies 1 cup maple sugar 1 tablespoon plus ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon xanthan gum 1 teaspoon salt […]

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