Gluten-Free Made Easy by Christi Silbaugh and Michele Vilseck — The authors have created the perfect guide to your new lifestyle. They know the challenges of living gluten-free, but they also know the many benefits. They have compiled everything you need to know about gluten freedom in a one-stop, informative cookbook. You will learn dozens […]
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FDA labels “gluten-free”
November 26, 2013
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by Mary Budinger — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued the first standards for what food companies can label as “gluten-free.” Until now, manufacturers have been able to use their own discretion as to how much gluten they include. Gluten-free products will have to contain less than 20 parts per million of gluten. […]
Gluten-free: Not just for celiacs
September 17, 2013
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by Marianne Crafts-Brandner — Pancakes made without wheat? Quinoa croquettes? A hamburger bun made from rice flour? Adzuki bean brownies? Question: Who would choose such unusual foods? Answer: Someone who is trying to eat a gluten-free diet. In case you have not been in a health food store recently, “wheat-free/gluten-free” is a new way to […]
What do you mean I have to eat gluten-free?
December 12, 2012
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by Joanne Henning Tedesco — Switching to a gluten-free diet means making changes in your pantry, in the foods you buy and in the recipes you use. It is also a lot of trial and error, but remember, if the foods you choose are fresh vegetables or protein eaten plain, raw or cooked simply, they […]
Allergy warnings cause confusion
September 16, 2012
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About 12 million Americans have some degree of food allergy, with severe food allergies triggering as many as 30,000 emergency room visits annually, and 150 to 200 deaths. Food labels help people with allergies avoid ingredients that could make them ill. An amendment to the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 went […]
Living with celiac disease
September 2, 2012
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by Dr. Tricia Pingel — We are seeing an upswing in the availability of gluten-free products. Whether it is in the grocery store or at a restaurant, the options for maintaining a gluten-free diet have increased, compared to just a few years ago. Gluten is a common name for the proteins found in all forms […]
A gluten-free diet may help ADHD
March 1, 2012
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Many children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) do not respond well to most grains, especially wheat. This could be because they have advanced celiac disease, which impacts an average of one out of every 133 people in the U.S. (However, studies have found that this number may be as high as 1 in 33 […]
Tricks for a gluten-free Thanksgiving
February 25, 2012
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by LynnRae Ries — Thanksgiving is a time of sharing fun, family and definitely food, but it can be challenging for those with wheat and gluten allergies. Keep your holidays gluten-free and food-allergy safe by following a few simple guidelines. 1. Start searching early for easy recipes that allow for simple ingredient substitutions. 2. Read […]
Easy gluten-free meal
February 24, 2012
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by Heather Demeritte — Gluten-free cooking does not have to be boring or expensive. Most people new to a gluten-free diet are left wondering how to prepare meals that the whole family can enjoy without breaking the budget. Most ingredients friendly to the gluten-free diet are already in the pantry, such as rice, corn tortillas […]
Should you avoid gluten?
February 24, 2012
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by Dr. Paul Stallone — Chances are you have heard about gluten and the benefits of eliminating it from your diet. But do you know what gluten is and why it is bad for your health? Gluten is a substance made up of the proteins found in wheat flour. Gluten is truly only found in […]
Healthy holiday tips
February 22, 2012
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by Paula Owens — The holiday season is upon us. Schedules are filling up with shopping, work deadlines, parties, houseguests and other obligations. Socializing during the holidays can be challenging, especially if your business associates, friends and family are not as health-conscious as you are. Fortunately, there is plenty you can do to avoid that […]
August 31, 2014
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