A Gluten Free Beginner's Guide
Looking for tips on how to make gluten free work on a budget? Here are a few tips, and a recipe for inexpensive, tasty, cornmeal pancakes. So, you’re on a budget, making every dollar stretch and just making it work, when suddenly you’re hit with a diagnosis of Celiac Disease…
One of our good friends messaged me last week. His daughter had been diagnosed with Celiac Disease and he wanted some good getting started info. I sent him a message with links to my “getting started” posts, and then I realized how convenient it would be to actually have all…
What does gluten free mean? If you live in the USA, the FDA has laid it all out. Here’s what you need to know. What is Gluten? Gluten is a protein in certain grains. These include wheat, rye, spelt, and barley. This protein causes an autoimmune reaction in people with…
Dining out while gluten free can be very stressful. At least it’s stressful for me. Scouring the internet for gluten-friendly restaurants, grilling the waitress when ordering, inspecting the plate for any signs of crumbs or stray noodles (it’s happened!) and still getting sick from something that happened in the kitchen…
This may seem obvious to some, but lately I’ve had a few comments on social media posts that have prompted me to explain this. Let me answer a few questions that I’ve been asked.
Occasionally, I get asked for gluten free advice from someone who isn’t gluten free, but really loves someone who is and would really like to cook for them. I never actually get “Dear Abby” type letters (though I’m not opposed to getting them if you have any questions. My about…
You’re just getting started with a gluten free diet and you need a list of gluten free foods you can eat. You might be feeling a little overwhelmed. Or maybe someone has just told you that there is “gluten in everything.” Don’t worry. There’s still lots to eat! What is…
Going Gluten Free can seem intimidating. It’s really not as hard as you think. I’ve set up 8 easy steps for going gluten free that I hope will help you on your journey. 1. Say goodbye to gluten You feel terrible anyway, have one more meal of your favorite gluten…
A quick and easy to follow list of other names for gluten.
