Going gluten free is not a trend! It is a permanent lifestyle where even small amounts of gluten exposure can cause problems, so it should be taken very seriously. Some basic info: The American Celiac Disease Alliance (ACDA) explains that there is a difference between Celiac Disease, wheat allergy and gluten intolerance/sensitivity and that all…
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Gluten free a weight loss diet? NO. Check out this article for valuable info!
I saw this awesome article this morning on the Gluten Free Cooking School website. This was one of the first websites I found when going gluten free and have gotten a wealth of information from Mary Frances and her husband John. When I read this article, it really sums up so many things that I…
OMG! I’ve Been Glutened!! Now What?
It’s gonna happen, no matter how safe you’ve tried to be. You have accidentally ingested something with hidden gluten or has been cross contaminated and now you are sick. Ugggh! Woulda, coulda, shoulda……………yeah………we know……..but it’s done…….now what? We all have different rituals to heal and feel better and you will have to figure out what works…
What Does Gluten DO to me?
Well lets start with the fact that gluten has NO nutritional benefits. So by removing gluten from your diet, you will not be missing out on something important. There are many people who have no issues at all with gluten and this post is NOT about them. This post is for the 15% of U.S….
What the Heck is Gluten and WHERE do I find it?
Simply put, gluten is the one of the proteins found in certain grains like wheat, barley, rye, durum, spelt, farro, graham, kamut, and semolina. It is the “glue” (get it? GLUEten, lol) that makes dough stretchy, makes it rise and adds that texture that is often enjoyed in regular bread. It is VERY IMPORTANT to check your labels*…
When You Can’t Get a Diagnosis AND 5 Frequently Missed Diseases
Medical Mystery: When You Can’t Get a Diagnosis Something’s wrong with you—and no doctor can pinpoint what. Here’s how to handle this frustrating but surprisingly common situation By Meryl Davids Landau Her symptoms came on slowly but kept getting worse. Within a few months, Susan Warm’s fatigue had turned into debilitating exhaustion, her aches had…
WHERE can I find Gluten free products?
Once you’ve figured out that you can’t have gluten, the next step is trying to find products you can use! Luckily, there are more and more gluten-free products available now. There are quite a few ways to find gluten-free products online. One way is to go directly to manufacturers websites. Many of the larger companies…
What are Symptoms of Gluten Intolerance?
This list is from dummies.com and I thought it was a pretty decent representation of some of the symptoms that could possibly occur. If you find you have quite a few on this list (like I did) perhaps you should talk to your doctor! There are 200-300 symptoms of gluten intolerance, so this is just…
Gluten Free We Will Be 