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Gluten-Free, Grain-Free Cashew Butter Cookies
If you like peanut butter cookies, you’ll love these cashew butter cookies. Watch out, these gluten-free, grain-free cookies will go fast! INGREDIENTS: 2 c roasted cashew butter 1 c ground fine cashew flour (from raw cashews) 10-12 tbsp raw honey, heated 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or ground vanilla beans […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Happy Birthday Tina Turbin!
Happy Birthday to my wonderful mother and partner Tina Turbin! I made some gluten-free, grain-free vanilla marshmallows with chocolate ganache for you! Recipe to follow soon. Miranda Jade Turbin www.GlutenFreeHelp.info
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
iPhone App Could Revolutionize Gluten-Free Living
As a writer, researcher, and gluten-free advocate, I’m always on the lookout for ways to help manage a gluten-free diet. As awareness about gluten intolerance increases in the United States, I’m finding that more and more restaurants and companies are committing themselves to serving the gluten-free community. One such company, Midlife Crisis Apps, stands out […]
Restaurant Awareness Program For Diners, Like You and Me
Although there are people who adhere to a gluten-free diet who don’t suffer from gluten issues, many of us are celiac, meaning that even the smallest exposure to gluten can make us quite ill. An estimated 3 million Americans suffer from celiac disease, an autoimmune reaction to gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, and […]
Just Poppin Gluten-Free Sorghum Cinnamon Kashi
I had a blast coming up with this altered version of a recipe supplied by Just Poppin for their granola. There’s nothing like snacking on this gluten free treat during Movie Night, or leave a bowl out for the kids to enjoy when they get home from school. Check out the review I did […]
Are “Naturally” Gluten-Free Grains Always Gluten Free?
Many of us on the gluten-free diet are celiac, meaning that even the smallest amount of gluten can make us ill. That’s why a pilot study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association regarding the gluten contamination of single-ingredient, inherently-“gluten-free” foods is so alarming! From the study on contamination of “naturally gluten-free” grains, […]
Cauliflower Mashed Potatoes-Gluten-Free, Grain-Free
I turn to this gluten-free, grain-free recipe whenever I’m in the mood for some tasty comfort food, especially when the weather’s cooler. Try it with a yummy chicken dish. INGREDIENTS: 4 ½ c cauliflower ¾ c cashews, soaked 4 hrs. (optional) 2 tbsp olive oil 1 ½ tsp salt 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 medium […]
Kellogg’s Gluten-Free Rice Krispies Breakfast Giveaway!!!
It has been a while since we have done a giveaway so I thought we could start them off with a bang! I always loved eating Rice Krispies as a child. Not only did they taste good but they made such fun sounds. They were my favorite cereal even before I was diagnosed celiac. Snap Crackle […]
What’s with all these new pictures?
I am sure many of you noticed some new pictures up on the site. Usually I am the one taking pictures of all the delicious gluten-free products I come across. This time, I was the “gluten-free product”. I had the honor of having my picture taken by my dear friend Joshua Shultz. I’ve never enjoyed […]
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 […]
