It’s no wonder that people will suffer for literally years with gluten sensitivity and go undiagnosed when you consider that there’s something like 250 different signs and symptoms of gluten sensitivity. There are certainly some that I find to be generally more surprising than others. However if you have no choice other than to become your own…
First you went gluten free and felt somewhat better. Then you heard about going grain free (perhaps from those who eat paleo) in hopes that the lingering issues will fade and your life will get back to “normal” faster. Some have found that their “healing” accelerated by taking this step while others don’t feel much of…
While it’s a great idea to eat really clean, healthy food, often times the reality is quite different. Maybe you don’t have the time to cook (or you don’t like to cook) which necessitates buying food that’s pre-made. One of the most frequent aspects of this is eating cold cuts. With the rise of more…
Thinking about going gluten free or know that you need to do it? Before you become convinced by anyone that going gluten free has magical powers and will poof away all of your woos, I’ve got a few words of advice to share that you probably won’t read anywhere else. A gluten free diet isn’t…
The warm weather is finally here again and I see a gluten free picnic (or two) in your future! That means dusting off the grill, eating outdoors, attending pool parties, and all that the glorious summer fun that gets turned into great memories. Rather than leave you scrambling for some wonderful recipes to bring with you…
“At one point, I hated eating green food. It just looked wrong on my plate growing up as a kid. While I liked pesto (yes, also green, yet apparently less bothersome to me), the rest was relatively gross until my mature years where I actively began seeking out ways to eat greens,” share Jennifer of Gluten…
Are you scratching your head over what to do about a low bone density diagnosis? You aren’t alone. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, 54 million Americans “have low bone density or osteoporosis.” And of the millions with osteoporosis, 80% are women. So combatting low bone density is a cause that should be near and dear to…
When it comes to what goes into our food, we often aren’t told the whole story. And gluten-free processed food is no exception. There are plenty of things the food industry would rather you not question… especially gluten free food additives in your favorite products. In the US, food additives hold the title “Generally Recognized…
One of the big health arguments is over a simple dinner table commodity known simply as “salt”. But the question constantly asked is which is better: refined salt vs sea salt? It turns out that all salt is not created equal, my friends. Two distinctly different categories exist in the world of salt, namely table…
If gluten free bread is a staple in your home and diet, you may want to rethink that choice. Though easy and convenient, here are ten reasons why it’s time to break up with (gluten free) bread. 10 Reasons to Give Up Gluten Free Bread As a former breadoholic, I know this type of advice…
