The Gluten-Free Diet: Can Non-Celiacs Benefit?

The Gluten-Free Diet: Can Non-Celiacs Benefit?

Over recent years, avoiding gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, has become increasingly popular among Americans. Many people on the gluten-free diet have celiac disease, an autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten that can affect the entire body, in particular the small intestine, causing serious health problems. A study is suggesting that people […]

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Gluten-Free, Grain-Free and Raw Sunflower Spirulina Cookies

Gluten-Free, Grain-Free and Raw Sunflower Spirulina Cookies

Experimenting in the kitchen one day with spirulina, I discovered some amazing cookies that are also good for you. These raw cookies are gluten-free and grain-free.   INGREDIENTS: 1 c sunflower seeds, soaked 5-10 hrs 3 tbsp macadamia nut butter 3 ½ tbsp date paste 1 tsp powdered vanilla bean ¼ tsp salt   DIRECTIONS: […]

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Mary’s Gone Crackers-Gluten-Free Review

Mary’s Gone Crackers-Gluten-Free Review

I tested all 5 flavors of gluten-free Mary’s Gone Crackers as well as three flavors of their Sticks & Twigs, somewhat a replacement for your slender pretzels, but with a much more grainy, crunchy, and hearty flavor. I was not all that fond of them and found them to be quite dry and as a […]

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Green Beaver-Gluten-Free Company Review

Green Beaver-Gluten-Free Company Review

     We review a lot of gluten-free companies and products, but it isn’t very often that we come across a body product line that is gluten-free. Green Beaver is a Canada-based company that truly believes in being gluten-free. From kids’ products to women’s lip products, this company is sure to have something for everyone. […]

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Gluten-Free, Grain-Free Raw Cilantro Pesto

Gluten-Free, Grain-Free Raw Cilantro Pesto

 This gluten-free, grain-free recipe comes from Debbie Radstrom. I like it because it really has a kick to it! Pair it with your favorite grain-free pasta.   INGREDIENTS: 2 c cilantro, chopped and packed 2/3 c walnuts 2/3 fresh lime juice 1 ½ tsp salt or Shoyu sauce ½ c spinach 1 tbsp garlic 1 […]

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Riega Foods Product Review

Riega Foods Product Review

Riega Foods has four new amazing cheese sauces I had to share with you. Kids and adults alike love them. Not only are they tested to ensure they contain less than 20 ppm of gluten, but they come in four flavors and in easy-to-make packs: Yellow Cheddar, White Cheddar, Pepper Jack, and Alfredo. Each individual […]

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Gluten-Free Crab Fritters

Gluten-Free Crab Fritters

Oh baby. Talk about GOOD, GOOD, GOOD. This recipe is simple, fast and rewarding, that’s how we women like a meal. (50 mins, serves 4-6) INGREDIENTS 2 zucchinis sliced thin lengthwise in slivers 1 lb fresh lump crab meat 1 egg white Salt and pepper 1 c GF flour mix (no xanthan) 2 eggs beaten […]

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Sign up for Celiac SmartLists

Sign up for Celiac SmartLists

  Clan Thompson’s Celiac SmartLists—a food SmartList and a drug SmartList—are a series of programs which provide information regarding gluten for thousands of products, including a “Comments” section for people to provide additional information. These SmartLists are available for Windows, Macs, SmartPhones, Palms, Pocket PCs and Blackberries. Tina Turbin http://www.GlutenFreeHelp.info

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Gluten-Free Super Yummy Unique Banana Bread

Gluten-Free Super Yummy Unique Banana Bread

Here is another option which my testers and I have been playing with and cannot eat enough of. Sometimes the recipe is just so darn good, there is none left to share with others until the next batch. This was one of them! INGREDIENTS 4 cups gluten-free flour mix 2 tsp. baking soda 2 tbsp […]

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How You Can Help Send Children To A Gluten-Free Summer Camp?

How You Can Help Send Children To A Gluten-Free Summer Camp?

There’s an age-old saying that, in my opinion, has never been more true…“It’s better to give than to receive.” The holiday season is the perfect time for you to give back to the community. The spirit of the giving season, I want to bring your attention to a fundraiser I’m helping promote this week for […]

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Gling.com: Check It Out!

Gling.com: Check It Out!

Gling.com is another GF resource, divided into four helpful parts. First is the Community, not unlike the social network sites which have been growing increasingly popular, such as Facebook and MySpace. Studies have shown that one of the main reasons why some celiac patients can’t stay gluten-free is that they don’t have a support group […]

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Macro Life Naturals – Review

Macro Life Naturals – Review

I had the wonderful opportunity to test a few of Macro Life Naturals Products, the Macro Greens and the Miracle Reds and 3 incredible bars they now offer. I am celiac. Let me clarify,  I am a highly (and I mean highly) sensitive to “greens”celiac- such as barley grass and wheat grass, so please do […]

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Food Review: Namaste Foods

Food Review: Namaste Foods

  Namaste Foods, L.L.C. prides itself on the concept and purpose of nourishing the body with good food, which in turn nourishes the mind and spirit. I think celiac and gluten-sensitive individuals can agree that this statement is true. With my testers in Florida and L.A. licking their lips in satisfaction over their Namaste Chocolate […]

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Why is it So Hard to Replace Wheat?

Why is it So Hard to Replace Wheat?

Dr. Alessio Fasano answers the question, “Why is replacing wheat hard?” in his Scientific American article, “Surprises from Celiac Disease.” Explains Fasano, gluten is what makes wheat-containing baked goods so airy and light. During the baking process, the strands of gluten “trap” carbon dioxide gas and water from the ingredients, and then they expand. In […]

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Replacing Dry Milk in GF Recipes

Replacing Dry Milk in GF Recipes

  I often come across people having trouble replacing milk or dry milk in their GF recipes. Here’s a list of some simple solutions I’ve find. Your own opinions and solutions are always welcome, too! -If you don’t require a lactose-free substitute, you can use powdered baby formula or buttermilk powdered milk. -If you’re lactose-intolerant, […]

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Dedicated Gluten-Free Oats- Cream Hill Estates

Dedicated Gluten-Free Oats- Cream Hill Estates

  Fulfilling the requirements of both the Canadian and U.S. government standards for gluten-free (http://glutenfreehelp.info) facility certification is no easy task. Ask Beth Armour of Cream Hill Estates, Canada. Cream Hill Estates routinely undergoes painstaking and expensive tests to eliminate any and all possibilities of cross-contamination. The complicated and demanding process begins with the transportation […]

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Cooking with Quinoa

Cooking with Quinoa

Quinoa, pronounced KEEN-wa, although considered to be a grain, is a seed with a delicious nutty taste packed with protein. In fact, it’s a complete protein, which means it has all of the nine essential amino acids. For people on a gluten-free diet, it’s a great gluten-free source of protein. Quinoa is prepared in the […]

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GlutenTox Home Test Kit Empowers Celiac Disease Patients

GlutenTox Home Test Kit Empowers Celiac Disease Patients

When you’re on the gluten-free diet for medical reasons, such as celiac disease, it’s of vital importance to make sure your food doesn’t contain any gluten. Unfortunately, especially with lack of labeling guidelines by the FDA, just because your food is labeled “gluten-free” doesn’t mean that it is. Even when dining out at a restaurant […]

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Gluten-Free Dining Out Made Easier

Gluten-Free Dining Out Made Easier

Do you manage or own a restaurant and need help adopting a gluten-free menu or GF options? Are you celiac or gluten-intolerant and looking for local GF eateries or restaurants along the way on your next road trip? Well, do I have a website for you to check out! The Gluten Intolerant Group of North […]

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Nuts Online – Assured Gluten-Free

Nuts Online – Assured Gluten-Free

Nuts Online is your source for just about any nut and nut flour we could ask for. I made wonderful cashew flour chocolate chip cookies one evening, and the next evening I made macadamia nut flour bread as a substitute for my almond flour bread. This company has been around since 1929 and has remained […]

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