Getting Started – The Right Mind Set
New to a gluten free diet? Trust me, I know how you may be feeling at this moment; confused, overwhelmed, and reeling from the enormity of lifestyle change you are about to undertake. After over 15 years of being gluten free, the lifestyle is second nature to me now. But I do recall vividly how […]
New to Gluten Free?
Are you New to Gluten Free? First of all, let me just make this perfectly clear – I am not a doctor! Nor am I a scientist, a nutritionist or any kind of practitioner of any sort – except maybe I perform some black magic in the kitchen! This is just what I have learned […]
Heritage Wheat: Is It Safe for Gluten-Sensitive People?
Some people with non-celiac gluten sensitivity are finding they can eat foods with heritage (or heirloom) wheat. Recently at a nutrition training session for psychotherapists, I was outlining the neurological and psychological symptoms associated with non-celiac gluten sensitivity when a debate erupted in the audience. One therapist reported that increasing numbers of her clients were […]
10 Celiac and Gluten Myths Busted
We call on the experts to dismantle misinformation about celiac disease and gluten sensitivity. Whether you’re just starting the gluten-free diet or you’ve been gluten-free for a while, you’ve likely heard a lot about this special diet, not all of it reliable. Questionable posts on the Internet and dubious advice from well-meaning friends aren’t helpful […]
In the Kitchen: Psyllium for Gluten Free Baking
Q: I have a wheat sensitivity and eat gluten-free. I must also stay away from corn and tapioca starch. Almost every recipe for baked products calls for tapioca starch or cornstarch. What can I substitute so that I can bake gluten-free bread, cake, cookies and muffins? A: Tapioca starch is generally considered a hypoallergenic ingredient […]
Is There Gluten In My Food?
Laura Allred, President of ELISA Technologies, Inc., weighs in with her expertise on at-home gluten test kits. With the advent of Celiac Awareness Month, it is a good time to let people know about the options they have for accessing the latest technologies in gluten testing. When you know you cannot tolerate gluten, the most […]