Gluten-Free Waffle Cones

Gluten-Free Waffle Cones

INGREDIENTS 1 whole large egg 1 egg white ¼ teaspoon sea salt ½ cup light agave syrup or maple “sugar” 2/3 cup rice flour (brown) 2 tablespoons coconut oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract DIRECTIONS 1. Pre-heat wafflecone press to about darkness level 3-4. 2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the egg and egg white […]

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Perrigo’s New Gluten-Free “claim” on Drugs

Perrigo’s New Gluten-Free “claim” on Drugs

By Shandra Martinez ALLEGAN — Perrigo Co.’sannouncement Monday it will be the first manufacturer in the United States to label more than 200 of its over-the-counter drugs gluten free is drawing mixed reactions. The problem is the Food and Drug Administration has not come out with a standard for what is considered gluten free, said Elaine […]

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Protect Your Celiac Child from Hidden Sources of Gluten

Protect Your Celiac Child from Hidden Sources of Gluten

     Learning all the usual gluten-containing foods, such as breads and pasta, is only part of the challenge of going gluten-free. Gluten makes soups and sauces thicker and salad dressings creamier, keeps yogurt and soft cheeses firm and dried spices from clumping up, and it keeps candy bars from sticking to the factory conveyor belt. […]

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Gluten -Free General Mills UPDATE

Gluten -Free General Mills UPDATE

General Mills has launched a GLUTEN FREE site with this purpose: Our goal is to help you live your life without gluten… freely. Did you know there are more than 200 great-tasting gluten-free products from General Mills? It’s true! Hundreds products are already gluten free, plus they are working hard to add more to the […]

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Tina’s Gluten-Free Cupcake Party Sponsored by Pamela’s Products

Tina’s Gluten-Free Cupcake Party Sponsored by Pamela’s Products

We had SO much fun baking to our hearts content, decorating with our imaginations soaring, eating Pamela’s Products and enjoying one another’s company. I am honored and grateful be able to have incredibly delicious ingredients and fun give-aways for my parties, all from Pamela’s Products as well as Nature’s Food Patches LOADED gift bags , once […]

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Gluten-Free Chicken Breasts with Cherry-Chocolate Sauce

Gluten-Free Chicken Breasts with Cherry-Chocolate Sauce

INGREDIENTS ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons salt 4 cups water 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves ¼ cup rice flour 1 ½ tablespoons coconut oil 1 ½ tablespoons olive or vegetable oil 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1/3 cup dried cherries 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons brandy (optional but good) 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, […]

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New York Times- Celiac is Underdiagosed!

New York Times- Celiac is Underdiagosed!

An article was published today in the New York Times entitled: “The Overlooked Diagnosis of Celiac Disease”.  A very well-written article on a largely over-looked topic, I wanted to share the link to the full article with everyone:  Tina Turbin

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I, Tina Turbin Share a Recent Real Story as a Celiac

I, Tina Turbin Share a Recent Real Story as a Celiac

I am sharing my story open hearted with everyone here. I want you to know I get nothing for writing this. This is simply my recent success as a celiac: I was diagnosed celiac many years ago and despite being off of gluten I still lacked “something.” I was on vitamin B injections to help […]

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Gift idea- Give Away A Cookie KIT!

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

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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Dr. Oz, Elizabeth Hasselbeck and Dr. Peter Green Expose the Celiac Epidemic!

Dr. Oz, Elizabeth Hasselbeck and Dr. Peter Green Expose the Celiac Epidemic!

The topic of today’s Dr. Oz Show (airing across the USA) will be on celiac disease and the gluten-free diet, and an amazing story of a woman who lost 80 pounds as a result of cutting out gluten, with special guests Dr Peter Green and Elizabeth Hasselbeck.  Visit the show website here and be sure to check your local listings (available […]

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Gluten-Free Vegetable Latkes

Gluten-Free Vegetable Latkes

Best served with applesauce and sour cream. INGREDIENTS 1 large parsnip, peeled and shredded 2 large russet potatoes, scrubbed and shredded 2 large carrots, peeled and shredded 3 leeks (white and light green parts only) or 1 onion, chopped ¾ cup rice flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 3 large eggs, beaten (or egg substitute) Salt […]

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Gluten-Free Pizza for the Newcomer

Gluten-Free Pizza for the Newcomer

I decided to create this recipe for the newer Gluten-Free eater. Many people that are new to a Gluten-Free diet are thrown into the kitchen to make meals and bake much more than they had previously. This can put people at a loss, not to mention a longing for foods they feel they can never […]

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Incredibly Story – A Mother’s Journey in Raising Celiac Triplets

Incredibly Story – A Mother’s Journey in Raising Celiac Triplets

In addition to sharing the story of the Fowler family and their journey through all things gluten-free and celiac, I’d like to also announce that all 4 children including Tyler (7 yrs), Parker, Isabell and Peyton (4 yr old triplets), pictured above in their Halloween costumes, were the winners of the October Danny the Dragon contest […]

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Celiac Disease Research Needs Support

Celiac Disease Research Needs Support

The Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University is one of the major research centers around studying and bringing awareness to this disease which affects an estimated three million Americans. It is one-hundred percent focused on studying celiac disease and carries out research connecting it with various other diseases which it is believed to lead to […]

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Gluten-Free Walnut Energy Bars

Gluten-Free Walnut Energy Bars

This recipe is delicious and has loads of protein, but does require Gluten-Free oats. INGREDIENTS 1 cup Gluten-Free oats 1 cup Gluten-Free oat bran ¼ cup rice flour 1 cup walnut pieces 1 ½ cups coarsely chopped dried figs ½ cup rice or whey protein powder ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground ginger ¼ […]

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You Will Love the FREE Giveaway We Have for You!

You Will Love the FREE Giveaway We Have for You!

Perfect to complement your gluten-free baking, enter this month’s Gluten-free contest to try your luck at winning a most beautiful and treasured item for your kitchen.  Click on the above “contest” link for a peek at the prize. Or you may visit the Gluten Free Help home page to enter! Hurry and enter before November 30th! Best […]

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October Winner Of My Contest-Anthrolopogy Apron!

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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Gluten-Free Grandma’s Peach Pie

Gluten-Free Grandma’s Peach Pie

Just like Grandma made it! INGREDIENTS 1 double gluten-free pie crust ¼ cup maple sugar 3 tablespoons rice flour Pinch of salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional) 5 cups fresh ripe peaches, sliced (if using frozen, then thaw fully) 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract ¼ cup maple syrup, for brushing crust DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 350 […]

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Tina Turbin – a featured “celiac blogger”!

Tina Turbin – a featured “celiac blogger”!

In addition to being a contributing writer for the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness’s (NFCA) monthly newsletter, you can now find me on their list of featured “celiac bloggers”. I’m proud to be a part of this great group of bloggers! Take a look at the full list by clicking here. My listing including the […]

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