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Celebs Love Them. Do You?

Most people love them. And it’s simple to make them. They replace cakes, cookies and are always greeted with a smile. Cupcakes! Everyone loves them and now even you – gluten free you – can once again love them too. Are you interested in discovering...read more

You Wanna Go For Pizza?

When you’re gluten free you know how painful this question is to answer. Of course you do! But you simply can’t go have amazing, crunchy pizza with melting cheese and endless toppings – without getting sick. So, pizza’s out. Unless you get the...read more

What Your Blood Type Tells You...

Due to the emails and requests for more information on Dr. D’Adamo’s blood type work, this email is a follow-up to provide a bit more details as to how gluten interacts with our individual blood types. It’s important to understand that different blood...read more

Gluten Free Grains May Be Cont...

Currently, the Food and Drug Administration has no set regulation in place to define what gluten-free really means. The FDA does have a proposed limit for any product with a gluten-free label as 20 parts contaminant per million parts product. So what does that mean to...read more

Your Blood Type Is Your Gluten...

There are four blood types and each is a blueprint for the human body. Thanks to the work of Dr. James D’Adamo, we know that the first blood type was Type O – the hunter, a meat eater. Next came Type B, introduced when grains were harvested and communities were...read more

Gluten Could Be Hiding In Your...

Did you know that foods can contain up to 2% gluten and still be stamped Gluten Free? For some 2% is nothing. It’s a pad of butter for the vegan. A tablespoon of milk for the dairy-free individual. A bite of steak for a vegetarian. For one with Celiac Disease, 2%...read more

Food Recalls For Gluten Free F...

It’s amazing just how often there are recalls for different products. You may have heard about toys from China with lead paint; Toyota’s numerous recalls over the last year for unsafe cars; and, certain brands of dog food, which were actually killing pets across...read more

Five Facts for Understanding F...

For those of us who never had special dietary needs, our acquaintance with food labels and what actually goes into the food products that we buy is practically nil. Here are a few facts to help you understand what you are reading: Memorize which foods you can eat and...read more
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recent from GF Living Don’t Give Up The Glam – Gluten-Free Lipstick to The Rescue
Don’t Give Up The Glam – Gluten-Free Lipstick to The Rescue Living a gluten-free lifestyle doesn’t end with the avoidance of wheat free foods.  Think about it – we digest  small amounts of dental products like mouthwash and toothpaste and if we have gluten-free kids they may inadvertently swallow shampoos, soaps  and other cosmetics. As gluten-free...read more
recent from Hot Topics Some Common Misconceptions about Veganism
Some Common Misconceptions about Veganism I want to start by thanking all of you who responded to the vegan blogs. I learned a lot about veganism from reading your comments, and I admit that I have had a change of heart regarding certain issues. The most important thing that I have learned, however, is that both the vegan and the non-vegan world...read more
recent from GF For Beginners A “School Plan” for Celiacs
A “School Plan” for Celiacs As a mother of children with multiple food allergies I understand the need for a “school plan.”  A “school plan” is what we formulate so that we can be assured that our allergic children will be safe in school.  It usually involves meeting with the principal, teachers, and other...read more
recent from GF Recipes Gluten-Free Quinoa Salad with Feta Cheese and Black Olives
Gluten-Free Quinoa Salad with Feta Cheese and Black Olives If you read my last post you’ll know that with the abundance of  local produce now readily available,  I’m making efforts to integrate these fresh spring foods  in all my meals – so far no complaints! A fabulous grain, that doesn’t get nearly enough fanfare in North America  is...read more