The Complete Guide to Going Gluten-Free You’ve made up your mind that you are ready to go gluten-free. Congratulations on your decision! We’re firm believers in the power of positive thinking, so here a few words of encouragement to help get you started… A big concern most people have is that they won’t be able to…
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Remember the old adage “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”? Well that may need revamping for those who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, approximately 20% of Americans suffer from IBS. That’s a whole lotta folks. Apples are one of the many “healthy”…
Easter is coming just around the corner!!! This means Easter egg hunts, cute little bunnies and sprigs of spring popping through the ground! Yet another holiday with wonderful meaning, and of course, the requisite "candy" and food associations. Here's a lovely article from celiac.com author, Jefferson Adams for all those gluten-free eaters and especially for…
There may now be an easy way to go out to dinner and feel safe that you are truly eating gluten-free. Nima, an invention by 6Sensor Labs, is a small, portable sensor that consumers can use to quickly detect whether or not the food you’re about to eat contains gluten. Scott Sundvor and Shireen Yates,…
The current controversy about labeling foods as Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) has been a hot topic for a very long time. Biotech and food industries have spent millions of dollars opposing labeling initiatives and are fighting tooth and nail to block a state's rights to label GMOs. However, in a recent survey, nearly 90% of…
Depression, SAD and Winter Blues have many similarities and are often experienced by people with Celiac Disease. The fall and the holiday season, especially, seem to trigger these symptoms. Check out this great article from the Chopra website about defining these symptoms and how to prevent or lessen their effect. Let us know what works…
It’s such a wonderful time of year when we all seem to travel a lot. Whether to visit family or to vacation destinations, we are on the go. When you have celiac disease or are eating gluten-free for your health, it’s always a challenge to travel and stick with your commitment to eating gluten-free, AND…
If you happen to notice a teal pumpkin this holiday, there’s a very good reason why it’s there. For kids suffering from food allergies, celiac disease, diabetes, food intolerances or other food related challenges, trick or treating can be an exercise in frustration for both parents and these special food-need kids. Gluten Freedom Project, along…