Gluten Free Living

By: Gen Wright
Poor nutrition is a concern that affects many people, but did you know that as many as 1 in every 133 Americans (or 2 million in the continental United States) suffer from a special kind of nutritional disorder called celiac disease that can lead to a variety of other health problems?
Once thought to [...]

When you are diagnosed with Celiac Disease or gluten intolerance, your life can become quite difficult if you don’t know how or where to find food that is gluten free. The good news is that you can, it just takes a little effort on your part to learn how you can find the foods that [...]

When going down the isles of any health food store, you’ll find more and more cereals, breads, crackers, desserts, and supplements that claim to be gluten-free. Gluten refers to the peptides in wheat, rye, and barley that are problematic for gluten-sensitive individuals and cause great amounts of damage to the small intestine of those with celiac disease. About [...]

Here are the ingredients you will need:
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 4 cups gluten-free French Bread/Pizza Mix
* 4.5 teaspoon gluten-free yeast
* 1/4 cup powdered sugar
* 2/3 cup powdered milk
* 4 eggs
* 2 cups water
* 1/2 stick butter (melted)
* 1 teaspoon of cold-pressed olive oil
Mix the top 5 ingredients. Heat water to 110-115 degrees. Add butter and [...]

If you are looking for a one word answer, then its No! Gluten Free means there is no gluten, which comes from wheat, in the product. Wheat products are things such as bread, cakes, and biscuits to name a few, unless they specifically state that they are free of it. Some supermarkets and grocery stores [...]

If you suffer from celiac disease, then you know the importance of a gluten free diet. As gluten is such a widely used protein, it can be hard to avoid it. It is getting easier though.
In 2006, The Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA), took effect. It requires food to be labeled to [...]

Almond flour is a wonderful addition to any gluten free diet or grain free diet. It is a delicious, gluten free replacement for major grains, resembling the consistency and texture of cornmeal. It is highly nutritious and can be used to replace most flours for baking. Almond flour has been used in recipes for thousands [...]

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Gluten Free labelling / labeling laws
At the core of any celiac / coeliac shoppers shopping list is buying products that are gluten free. But what exactly does that mean? Do you buy foods that have no ingredients that could possibly contain gluten grains, or are you willing to risk buying foods that [...]

If you have discovered that you need to live gluten free because of celiac disease, or if you are suffering from intolerance to the gluten in wheat or other grains, I am sure that you simply do not know where to begin. The hardest part for you may be that you think that you have [...]

Have you been searching all over the internet looking for a gluten free foods list? What I am going to share with you is just a basic list that will help you to get started if you have found out that you are gluten intolerant. Celiac disease, or those that suffer from its symptoms, can [...]