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*…
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Greek 7-Layer Dip
Makes 8-10 servings 1/2 cup sliced roasted red pepper 1 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon dried basil salt and pepper to taste 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons hummus 1 cup peeled and chopped cucumber 2/3 cup pitted and chopped kalamata olives 1 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/2 cup chopped…
Gluten Free Product Resources – Part 1
In my never-ending quest for new gluten-free information, I have found two great websites for GF products and or services. Check these both out (and don’t forget to bookmark them if you like them!), I am sure they will be very helpful. The first one is Gluten Free Find. Your most comprehensive gluten-free directory, with “everything gluten-free from…
Orange Push-Up Smoothie (Vegan, Gluten Free)
1 can orange juice concentrate, slightly thawed 1 cup milk (half and half, cream, nut milk, soy milk) 1/2 cup sugar, or to taste (you can reduce the sugar or use an alternate sugar substitute such as stevia but it won’t taste as close to classic Orange Push-Ups. Many people use much more than 1/2…
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…
OK, So I know I Can’t Have Regular Flour….What Should I Use?
This is where things get a little tricky and people are still determining what works best. As I mentioned in another post, the gluten in wheat flour is what gives the bread that soft and fluffy texture. Many are working on ways to get decent gluten-free bread where the texture is at least similar to…
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…
Gluten Free We Will Be 