September 1st, 2010 by Cleo Libonati, RN, BSN
This delightful appetizer can easily be made a dinner full of delicious nutrition for the whole family!
August 30th, 2010 by Marissa Carter
Name: Cassie*
Age: 16
Q: How long have you been gluten free?
A: Almost one year, and my stomach-aches are very rare now!
Q: Why are you on a gluten free diet?
A: I was diagnosed with celiac last October using the blood test – I didn’t
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August 30th, 2010 by Jen Cafferty
This is a very simple salad to prepare. Make it in advance and allow the flavors to come together in the refrigerator before serving. Perfect to take for a summer picnic or dinner party or to serve after a long day at work. And the colors are beautiful!
Salad Ingredients:
2 12oz. cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
1 large tomato, chopped
1 shallot, chopped
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August 30th, 2010 by Kimberly Bouldin
Trader Joe’s has a nice variety of gluten-free products available. These products range from frozen waffles, to granola, Lara bars, brownie mix and bread. One of the favorites for kids is the boxed macaroni & cheese.
Trader Joe’s gluten-free macaroni & cheese is very easy to make. Similar to the Kraft macaroni & cheese, the pasta is added to boiling water and cooked for 10 – 12 minutes. While the pasta is cooking, the cheese mix is mixed with 1/4 cup of low-fat milk and stirred. Once the pasta
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August 27th, 2010 by John Libonati
Suffolk County Celiacs Organization proudly presents their 4th Gluten Free Vendor Fair and Fundraiser - the largest gluten-free consumer event in North America!
It will take place rain or shine August 28 & 29th, 2010, Saturday & Sunday from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 25 (IBEW), 370 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway, Hauppauge, NY.
Admission is $10. per person and $15. per family (max 4)
Come tastes samples from 60 gluten free vendors at the largest gluten free
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August 27th, 2010 by Cleo Libonati, RN, BSN
Editor’s note: Promising research published January 8, 2007 shows that adequate levels of vitamin D in the elderly are important to maintain cognitive function or thinking skills that include use of language, awareness, social skills, math ability, memory, reasoning, judgment, intellect, learning, and imagination. This study is called a retrospective review because the researchers did not actually examine anyone. Instead they reviewed data from records of 32 older adults who had been examined for memory problems. Only the records of patients who had blood level results of vitamin D (serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D) and vitamin B12 and who also had undergone a mini-mental state examination (MMSE) were used. The MMSE is a standardized, commonly used tool to quantify an individual’s cognitive ability. The patients who scored higher on the MMSE also had higher levels of vitamin D in their blood.
Researchers: Przybelski RJ, Binkley NC
School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2870 University Avenue, Suite 100, Madison, WI 53705, USA.
Objective: This study investigates the association of vitamin D status with cognitive function and discusses potential mechanisms
for such an effect. The relationship of vitamin B12 with cognition was also
assessed.
Design: A retrospective review of older adults presenting to a university-affiliated clinic providing consultative assessments for memory problems was performed. Charts of all patients presenting for initial visits were reviewed to identify those who had serum vitamin D, vitamin B12, and mini-mental state examination score (MMSE) all obtained on their first visit.
Correlation analyses between MMSE and vitamin D and vitamin B12 levels were performed. Serum vitamin D concentration and MMSE showed a positive correlation; no correlation was observed between serum B12 concentration and MMSE.
Conclusion: The positive, significant correlation between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentration and MMSE in these patients suggests a potential role for vitamin D in cognitive function of older adults.
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Author Information: Cleo Libonati, RN, BSN
Cleo Libonati is president/CEO and co-Founder of Gluten Free Works, Inc. She is the author of Recognizing Celiac Disease.
She can be reached by E-mail.
August 25th, 2010 by Cleo Libonati, RN, BSN
Pressed for time? Make this festive, flavorful side dish using leftover rice in just 6 minutes. Goes great with most any entree, including egg, fish, chicken, pork, ham and beef.
Ingredients
August 23rd, 2010 by Jennifer Harris
Breakfast is one of the easiest meals to make at home, but it also the one this Examiner used to enjoy ordering out. It seems now that breakfast is the one meal with limited gluten-free choices, so we tend to eat this meal at home. Who can afford to spend more than $10 for eggs, bacon and potatoes when they can be prepared at home for a fraction of the cost.
Brunch menus tend to vary, but when we go out to brunch we are looking for more than just egg dishes, meat, potatoes and fruit. A traditional brunch menu should offer a gluten-free version of what you would normally expect: pancakes, toast, French toast, eggs Benedict,
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August 23rd, 2010 by Kaitlin Fleming
Going gluten free isn’t the easiest task in the world but with some research and a variety of stores to go to, it can be an exciting adventure.
Stock it so its ready to go when you are! Photo: Decoratorchoice.net
Delicious food doesn’t always have to contain gluten—I swear! First, it is important to decide what is most important to you. If baked goods are your thing then you need to stock your pantry with all the essentials to make what you want. Here is a great gluten free pantry list I was given by a Certified Nutritionist:
Gluten Free Must Haves
Pantry:
Broths/stocks
Beans and lentils
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August 23rd, 2010 by Jen Cafferty
Looking for a decadent dessert for a hot summer night? Make this quick and easy grilled pineapple with gluten-free rum sauce. It is delicious and very easy to make.
Grilled Pineapple with Rum Sauce
Ingredients
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