Gluten Could Be Hiding In Your Food

Gluten Could Be Hiding In Your Food
Posted by Jen on Sep 1, 2010 in GF Food List, GF Hot Topics | 34 comments
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% is the difference between feeling great...read more
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Five Facts for Understanding Food Labels

Five Facts for Understanding Food Labels
Posted by Jen on Jul 25, 2010 in GF FAQ, GF Food List, GF Hot Topics, GF Living, GF Recipes | 3 comments
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 those you should stay away from. If you...read more
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FOOD CHART

FOOD CHART
Posted by Jen on Jul 21, 2010 in GF Food List, GF Health, GF Living | 14 comments
FOODS YOU CAN EAT (NON-GLUTEN FOODS) FOODS TO BE AVOIDED (WITH GLUTEN OR COULD HAVE GLUTEN) A A ALFALFA ALCHOH0L ALGAE ALE AMMARANTH APPLE CIDER VINEGAR ARTIFICIAL COLORING ARROWROOT ARTICHOKES ARTIFICIAL FLAVORING B B BAGELS BAKING SODA BAKING POWDER BALSAMIC...read more
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GLUTEN-FREE FLOURS

GLUTEN-FREE FLOURS
Posted by Jen on Jul 14, 2010 in GF Beginning, GF Food List, GF Hot Topics, GF Living, GF Recipes | 2 comments
Bread is a food mainstay for people around the world and flour is its main component. For most of the world, wheat is the main ingredient in flour. But, for those who have been diagnosed with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, bread must be baked from gluten-free flour made from gluten-free grains....read more
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Travel Gluten-Free This Summer

Travel Gluten-Free This Summer
Posted by Jen on Jun 23, 2010 in GF Food List, GF In The News, GF Living | 2 comments
When traveling it can be a challenge to remain gluten-free. Airport terminal food is a no-no as is airline snack fare. Being prepared with your own fresh foods is key whether you are gluten sensitive, gluten intolerant or have been diagnosed with Celiac Disease. Most airlines allow passengers to carry own...read more
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How to Start

How to Start
Posted by Julie on Jun 21, 2009 in GF Beginning, GF Food List | 5 comments
So you just found out that you or your loved one has Celiac Disease.  I’ll never forget the moment I found out.  I was naively smiling at my daughter’s gastroenterologist as he uttered the words, “Your daughter has Celiac Disease.   You are going to have to put her on a gluten-free diet.”  I was...read more
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