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Play Dough

I am used to having to worry about food when my daughter goes over to friends to play, but toys? And then I heard about play dough. My daughter wanted me to buy her some. “Oh no!,”a voice inside my head screamed. Where has she seen play dough? Has she...read more

BECOMING A GLUTEN DETECTIVE

Gluten is everywhere. Sometimes you will have no trouble finding it-but sometimes it is hidden. It is the hidden gluten that causes all the trouble for those suffering from celiac disease. When you know a product has gluten, it is easy to avoid it. The problem is...read more

How Do I Know if I Have Celiac...

“I’m not Celiac, however, gluten has had an increasingly negative effect on me over the last five or six years.” A reader sent me this email and I wanted to share that she’s not alone. So many people out there are suffering from...read more

New Genetic Test for Celiac Di...

LATEST NEWS ON CELIAC DISEASE: NEW GENETIC TEST FORCELIAC DISEASE The FDA has just approved a new, non-invasivedo-it yourself genetic test, for celiac disease. Developed by Prometheus Laboratories,Inc., the test, “My CeliacID,”requires just a salivasample...read more

FOOD CHART

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...read more

JEN’S QUICK N’ EAS...

PART 3 ORGANIZING TIPS FOR GLUTEN-FREE LIVING WHAT ORGANIZING TIPS CAN YOU GIVE ME FOR ARRANGING MYKITCHEN FOR GLUTEN-FREE LIVING? The key to gluten-free living is removing all of thegluten around you. This is done by first cleaning and sanitizing allappliances,...read more

JEN’S QUICK N’ EAS...

PART 2 CELIAC DISEASE: A GLUTEN FREE DIET WHAT IS A GLUTEN-FREE DIET? Celiac disease sufferers must maintain a gluten-free diet in order for the small intestine to repair itself.What does this mean? All food items containing wheat, rye, barley or any of their...read more

JEN’S QUICK N’ EAS...

PART 1 CELIAC DISEASE: WHAT IS IT? WHAT IS CELIAC DISEASE? Celiac Disease is a disease that damages the small intestine as a result of the body’s inability to tolerate gluten, a protein found in products made from wheat, rye and barley. Celiac disease...read more
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  • Pamela Stack: Also, I would like to know why your email address rejects my...
  • Pamela Stack: If I want to make a regular bread for sandwiches what specif...
  • Karen: Thanks so much for the playdough recipe. I have all of those...
  • Joi: Why not substitute Arrowroot for the cornstarch? That's wha...
  • Jen: Hi Dusty, there are some people (blood types) that have show...
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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
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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
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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