Tag Archive 'gluten free'

Jul 15 2018

Eat More Vegetables the Easy Way

We have all heard this: we need to eat more vegetables! People who follow a weight loss or calorie restricted diet are used to hearing about all of the foods that they cannot eat anymore. It’s nice to know that there foods that they can eat more of! That’s where vegetables come in. Vegetables in […]

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May 09 2018

Preventing Cross-Contact at Home

Courtesy of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and author Rachel Begun, MS, RDN we found a new article entitled “Preventing Cross-Contact at Home”.  This article isn’t really an article… it is more of a guide. According to Ms. Begun “Cross-contact is when the food allergen or gluten is transferred to a food meant to […]

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Jan 27 2015

National Oatmeal Month

“Once we sowed wild oats, now we cook them in the microwave.” -Anonymous January is National Oatmeal Month and we couldn’t be happier to celebrate. Oatmeal has long been one of our favorites but this month we’re going to talk about the health benefits of oatmeal. The scientific name for oats is Avena sativa. To […]

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Jun 27 2014

Experiences with Catered Events and Gluten-Free Options

The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA) needs input from those living with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity (‘gluten sensitivity’)!  Please fill out this survey to tell us about your experience with attending catered events.  We’ll be using your responses in a presentation at an upcoming conference focused on educating those in the catering […]

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Feb 23 2014

Five Hidden Sources of Gluten

The gluten free diet has become very popular for many people.  Trendy products in supermarkets, and gluten free menu items can now be found everywhere.  Anyone who wants to follow this lifestyle now has the ability to find more than enough choices. But for people who must follow a gluten free regime for life because […]

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Oct 17 2013

Limitless Legumes

When following a gluten-free diet, it can be very temping to fall into the “gluten-free” packaged food trap. Although there are healthy gluten-free products out there, the truth is that not all gluten-free products are created equal. The gluten-free label on foods doesn’t necessarily ensure that you are making a healthy choice. What is extremely […]

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Sep 06 2013

Amaranth – Another Gluten Free Alternative

This naturally gluten-free grain alternative is a great option for individuals following a gluten-free diet. The Aztecs were the first to domesticate and eat this small yellow grain, where it was used in many religious ceremonies and rituals. Although amaranth has had a very extensive history, it has only become popularized in North America in […]

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Mar 26 2013

Gluten Free Buckwheat Noodles

Since learning I have Celiac disease, I’ve  been maintaining a gluten free diet for a little over a month .  Over the past few weeks, I’ve spent a lot of time in stores reading packages, checking ingredients, and making decisions about what and what not to eat.  Yes, there’s a vast array of packaged gluten […]

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Mar 07 2013

Seven Gluten Free Super Foods

Since my diagnosis of Celiac disease 3 weeks ago, I have been easing my way into a gluten free lifestyle for good.  I must admit that so far, this has not been too difficult for me, even though I am a lover of all sorts of wheat products. What has made this transition a little […]

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Feb 17 2013

Going Gluten Free…For Real!

In the past few years, there has been a huge increase in the variety and availability of gluten free food choices. Most grocery store chains now devote an entire aisle to “health foods” and consumers will find many gluten free choices there. Lately, I’ve had clients without celiac disease or gluten intolerance ask whether they […]

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