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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 Cupcake Party Featured in Creative Loafing – Tampa Bay Edition
Special thanks to Creative Loafing for running the following! “Tina Turbin’s Cupcake Party: The acclaimed children’s cookbook author hosts a gluten-free cupcake party, to be videotaped and used to raise funds and awareness for the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness. Parents and kids are invited to help bake and decorate yummy treats for a good […]
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 […]
Celiac Disease a Hidden Epidemic by Peter H, R, Green, MD.
How Does Celiac Affect You? As I have said before, According to Dr. Alessio Fasano, medical director of the Center for Celiac Research, 2.5 million to 3 million people in the USA have celiac disease. This makes it twice as common as Crohn’s disease, ulceric colitis and cystic fibrosis combined. Unfortunately to date, no more […]
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 […]
NFCA Does It Again – Go Gluten Free!
Everyone is counting down for Appetite for Awareness…don’t be left out! Eat, drink and be merry with the most prestigious gluten-free event in the nation on September 30, 2009 at the Wachovia Center. Over 25 top of the Philadelphia-area’s most influential chefs including Mark Vetri, Marcie Turney and Jose Garces. Top docs from Jefferson University […]
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 […]
Dining Safely and Gluten Free
If you need to adhere to a Gluten Free diet, dining out can be hell. I sit there half the time explaining to my waiter what gluten is, to finally resort to asking to speak to the Head Chef in hopes the guy or gal knows what I am talking about. More and more restaurants […]
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 […]
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 Diet and Fiber
I travel, I sit on my bum and write day and night and I do all the things I am supposed to do, I think. Just between you and me there are times that I KNOW I just am not getting enough fiber in the good old GF diet, if you know what I mean! […]
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 […]
Clues to Solving Autoimmunity
Study of a potentially fatal food-triggered disease has uncovered a process that may contribute to many autoimmune disorders Key Concepts Celiac disease (CD) is an autoimmune disorder triggered by ingestion of gluten, a major protein in wheat, or of related proteins in other grains. Research into the root causes indicates that the disorder develops when […]
TIna Turbin Speaks Out-Bob’s Red Mill
I like to make my own GF mixes but I too like the easy way at times and frankly it saves me time. I have a few companies I rely on and this is a great one. Many of your fine bakeries use Bob’s red Mill products back in their kitchen. Believe me, I […]
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 […]
Pamela’s Products Recipe Contest – ends August 16th
Any of us not new to a Gluten Free lifestyle are very familiar with Pamela’s Products. This lady has a story that is truly touching and indeed we are rather fortunate that she has created a company with the ethical attitude towards health and caring for others, which she carries. I can not deny she […]
