UPDATED POST 8/15/2013 — Bad news, folks… Yes, rice (a staple of a gluten-free diet) contains arsenic. And what’s worse? We now know that the arsenic damages genetic material in YOUR body. A new study has found that elevated arsenic levels in rice can produce detectable damage at a cellular level. That the levels of…
Do you feel confused about whether your sweet tooth is actually a more significant problem? Are you kidding yourself about how bad your cravings for sugar, chocolate and/or carbs might be? I have a quick and easy way for you to find out exactly where you are in relation to being a gluten-free sugar addict.…
I want to be honest with you — most of the gluten-free products you’re eating are not good for you. I don’t care that they have organic labels or mention being vegan, low sodium, or a good source of X, Y, or Z… There’s a lot of huge problems popping up within the exploding Gluten-Free…
Though I feel a bit funny wishing people a “Happy Celiac Awareness Day”, I do want to highlight those who follow my work as well as present and past clients who struggle with Celiac day-in and day-out. I know that you put your heart and soul into this endeavor and, though there are moments that…
Walk into many retail stores and already you’ll see decorations lining the rack for the upcoming festive holidays (right now we’re looking at Halloween in the US). The end of summer had yet to pass, but retailers began reminding us many weeks in advance that our shopping focus should be on the kick-off of what…
“What’s Wrong with the Gluten-Free Diet” with Samantha F. Grant, CN Have you ever wondered if the Gluten-Free diet is really all that healthy? Personally I have a lot of gripes about how it’s been presented by many out there, both from the professional and non-professional sides. I mean… have all of your issues actually…
I have two confessions… 1) I eat ice cream. In fact, on a hot summer day is when I love it the most. 2) I rarely buy ice cream anymore. I make my own. It’s healthier, has very few ingredients and is ready in minutes. Wha?!?! Minutes? Yes. Minutes. It’s not impossible, nor a warp…
Q:: Hey there! I really struggle with what I feel like are food cravings or addictions… Can you be addicted to gluten and other foods? For 33 years I have/had been able to eat pretty much anything I wanted with the exception of anything dairy (or lactose). I would really love to just jump in…
If you think even for a moment that because you switched to a Gluten-Free diet, you’re somehow safe from sugar, think again. Chances are, your diet might be worse than before… much worse. Are you… (Created by: www.OnlineNursingPrograms.com) Want more information on how to begin tackling your sweet tooth, carb addiction, chocolate obsessions, or…
Do you get stressed out about eating gluten-free at a restaurant? I think it’s safe to say that we all do. That’s why I sat down with Ken Scheer of RockaHealthyLifestyle.com to talk about the in’s and out’s of dining for us gluten-free folks. Ken has been gluten-free for 17 years. Yes… 17 years! Can…
