You can do this. It seems a little overwhelming at first, but don’t think about what you cannot have! Think about all of the wonderful foods you CAN have and it will be much easier. To do a gluten free trial or to start eating gluten free you need to start with basics. Do not…
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Label Reading 101: How The Heck Do I Find Gluten On Labels?
Head scratcher…………. hmmm, I know I can’t have gluten, so how do I figure out what’s in this? There are several ways to find out if a product has gluten in it. Look at the label, check the manufacturer website or call the manufacturer directly. This post will deal with checking labels. Many food labels…
Gluten Intolerant? – A Self Test
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…
No Bake Cheesecake with Apple Topping
I saw this recipe this morning at Delight Gluten Free while looking for a cool dish to serve this hot weekend. It looks so good and simple I wanted to share with you all. Be sure to check out their website for other great recipes and tips! SERVES 8-10 PREP 10 Min COOK 5 MIN…
A Bazillion Uses for Vinegar
Vinegar has been around for hundreds of years and there are a bazillion uses for it. OK, so I am exaggerating a little, but there sure are a lot of ways to use it. One of the most obvious is cooking! This is good for us since most vinegar is naturally gluten-free except for malt…
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…
Amazing uses for coconut
I think that it follows when you become gluten free, you learn more and more about the wonderful things that NATURAL foods can do for you. This was the case with me and coconut. While I don’t really care to eat the stuff……….I stumbled upon a great article written by Jennifer at Hybrid Rasta Mama that…
Gluten Free Onion Soup Mix
3/4 cup instant minced onion 1/3 cup Herb-Ox beef bouillon powder 4 teaspoons onion powder 1/4 teaspoon crushed celery seed 1/4 teaspoon sugar Directions: Combine all ingredients well and store in an airtight container. Approximately 5 tablespoons of mix are equal to 1 1¼-ounce package of onion soup mix. To make onion dip: Mix 5 tablespoons…
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….
Gluten Free We Will Be 