Gluten-Free Diet and Celiac Diease Information

The Best of Gluten-Free Awards–vote today!

“Gluten-Free Diet: A Comprehensive Resource Guide” has been nominated in The “Best of Gluten-Free Awards”! The Best of Gluten-Free Awards are designed to select the best gluten-free products available and to give recognition and thanks to the companies that provide them. They are giving you the opportunity to reward the brands and products you love, [...]

Quinoa- My Favorite Gluten Free Grain

Quinoa (pronounced “keen-wah”) has been consumed for thousands of years in South America and was a staple of the Incas, who called it “the mother grain.” It is not actually a grain but the seed of a broad-leafed plant from the Chenopodiaceae family which is a close relative of the weed, lamb’s quarters. There are [...]

Quick and Nutritious Gluten-Free Snack Ideas

When eating on the run it’s not always easy to find safe and healthy gluten-free options. But if you follow the Girl Scout motto – “Be Prepared” and plan ahead, healthy snacking is possible. Make sure your kitchen, car, workplace, briefcase, gym bag or back pack is always stocked with a variety of gluten-free items. [...]

My Child Was Diagnosed with Celiac Disease…Now What?

Learning about celiac disease and how to eliminate gluten can be very challenging for both the child and family, especially in the beginning. Start slow and take it one day at a time! “One of the most important and effective steps you can take to equip your child to live gluten-free is to empower them [...]

Incorporating Flax into the Gluten-Free Diet

Flax is a flat, oval seed with a pointed tip – about the size of a sesame seed. It is widely grown across the Canadian prairies and northern USA. Some varieties of flax are grown for human food consumption while other varieties are used to produce fiber for industrial purposes (e.g., linoleum flooring, linen clothing). [...]

Take Control of Your Gluten-Free Diet and Weight

The gluten-free market is booming which is good news for those with celiac disease. A growing number of gluten-free products ranging from breads, cereals, pasta, crackers, cakes, cookies, snack bars, soups, sauces, ready-to-eat entrees, mixes and other items are available in grocery and health food stores, wholesale outlets and even online. But people often gain [...]

Anemia & Celiac Disease – Causes And Treatment

Anemia is a concern for many folks that have been diagnosed with celiac disease. Anemia is a condition that results from a deficiency in the size or number of red blood cells or the amount of hemoglobin in these cells. There are many causes of anemia, however, the most common is due to iron, folate [...]

Are there any alcoholic beverages that are gluten-free?

There has been a lot of misinformation about the gluten-free status of alcohol. The good news is that many alcoholic beverages are gluten-free. So lift up your glass and let’s toast to this good news! Here is the scoop… Distilled Alcoholic Beverages: Rye whiskey, scotch whiskey, gin, vodka and bourbon are distilled from a mash [...]

Create Healthy, Nutritious (& Exciting!) Gluten-Free Meals

Successful gluten-free meal planning requires a positive attitude, a little creativity and learning how to make substitutions for some ingredients and food items in favorite recipes and menu items. Fortunately, many foods that are naturally gluten-free are also good for you, including plain meats, fish, poultry, eggs, milk, cheese, yogurt, legumes (dried beans, lentils and [...]

Dermatitis Herpetiformis

Dermatitis Herpetiformis (DH) is another form of celiac disease. This chronic skin condition is characterized by an intense burning, itchy and blistering rash. The rash is symmetrically distributed and commonly found on the elbows, knees and the buttocks, but can also occur on the back of the neck, upper back, scalp and hairline. Initially, groups [...]