January 27th, 2015 by Christie Bessinger
If you've ever lived with undiagnosed Celiac Disease - chances are you've been to a psychologist at one time or another. Perhaps your doctor told you that you had severe depression, bi-polar disorder, anxiety, or simply that it was "all in your head." Believe me - I've been there, done that. I had even convinced myself as an undergrad in psychology, that with all the knowledge I was gaining, I would not only be able to fix my own problems, but that I'd some day be able to help everyone else fix their problems too. I would become so mentally tough that nothing could conquer me. The problem was -something was wrong ... and it wasn't really in my head. No amount of "positive thinking" could get me out of what I was going through. I didn't want to be depressed - and yet I had depression. I didn't want to feel anxiety, didn't have any reason to be anxious - and yet, I had anxiety all the time. I knew who I was - but when I looked in the mirror, I wasn't that person. Something else was going on- and it was beyond my control.
During my time as a psych student, I had begun to realize that what I was putting into my body had a direct effect on my mood, energy level, and overall happiness. I started paying close attention to what I was eating and how I would feel afterwards - which eventually led me to walk into my doctors office and ask for a blood test for Celiac Disease. When I finally got some answers - I thought, "Wow, no wonder I felt horrible at school all the time" because I would eat a Gordita or Mexican Pizza just about every day on the way to class at our campus Taco Bell. (Just for the record, Gluten + addicting Taco Bell cheese opiates = not a good combo ;) I began to truly understand that what I was putting into my body had a direct effect on my mind. (The GUT-BRAIN connection).
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Category: Mental Disorders, Neurological Disorders
Tags: Celiac disease, Christie Bessinger, depression, Gluten Symptoms, Mental disorders
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January 26th, 2015 by John Libonati
My fiancee and I like to cook. We like being healthy and since we hate unnecessary pain and suffering, we avoid cross contamination. As a result, we tend to eat mostly healthy, tasty, homemade meals.
While we love cooking, we have busy lives and hate cleaning up. Every once in awhile we both wish we could just order a pizza. In fact, we were just talking about it the other day.
Pizza Hut must have heard us talking because they just launched their Udi's Pizza Sales today! And they deliver!
Here is what Pizza Hut posted on its website today:
For some time, we’ve seen you guys do all sorts of unique and inventive things to eat pizza. From your special homemade version to cauliflower crusts to zucchini pizza boats, we’ve been impressed with your pizza spirit. But we knew you were still missing out on the simple joy of ordering pizza and having it arrive at your door. So we got together with our friends at Pizza Hut and came up with a solution.
Since we’ve shared this announcement, we’ve been listening to all of your feedback. We’re so happy to see your interest and anticipation, but we’ve also been tracking your biggest concerns and questions. Here are answers to some of the most common questions we are seeing.
Q: Are these pizzas baked in a separate oven?
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Category: New Products, Restaurants
Tags: Gluten free, New products, Pizza, Pizza delivery, PIzza Hut, Restaurants, udi's
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January 23rd, 2015 by Leanne Overlander
Celiac Disease (CD) is not curable, but it is manageable by eating a strict gluten free diet. That may not be enough.
Many suffering from CD still feel ill even after being faithful to a gluten free diet. Celiac Disease is an autoimmune disease which causes your body to attack and destroy the microvilli and villi in your small intestines. These are key to the absorption of nutrients from food and are also where many enzymes used in digestion are made. When these are destroyed, the ability to absorb nutrients decreases and can lead to malnutrition.
This is not all that happens in a damaged intestine. Gluten can cause the tight junctions, spaces between cells lining the intestines, to be damaged or destroyed allowing larger molecules such as proteins and even microorganisms to pass into the blood stream.
Under normal circumstances, the intestinal wall only permits small particles to pass through the intestinal wall and into the blood stream. When these larger molecules make it through into the blood stream our bodies do not recognize these larger molecules and an autoimmune response begins. It is these autoimmune responses that may be the cause of you still feeling ill. What needs to happen to feel well again, is to
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Category: Celiac disease, Description, Diet & Health Guide, Dysbiosis (Bacterial Imbalance), Foods, Gluten free, Health, Lifestyle, Recipes
Tags: Bone Broth, Gluten free, Leaky gut, Probitoics
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January 21st, 2015 by Chrissy and Lauren
Now that I am recently self-employed I have been spending my first week of freedom melting in my house. I was tempted to go to Barre class twice in one day because it was a nicely air conditioned environment. I would have really regretted that one. I can only do so much shaking and pulsing…
I have been trying out a few new meatless options for my vegan/vegetarian clients and honestly, it hasn’t been as tough as I had thought it would be! These meatless quinoa meatballs are quite a tasty alternative to the original meatball. They are just as filling, hold together well, and have great texture. I bet even the biggest meat lovers would swoon for these meatless ones.
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Category: Entrees, Recipes
Tags: Dinner, Entrees, meatballs, Recipes, Vegan
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January 19th, 2015 by CC Bonaduce
Last weekend I made 6 sandwiches using Udi’s gluten-free whole grain bread for a picnic with friends. One of my friends mid-meal asked “CC, how are you eating this?!” When I explained the bread was gluten-free, she was shocked! Although there are a ton of great gluten-free options out there, sometimes I find myself craving something from back in my gluten-eating days that I just can’t satisfy with gluten-free alternatives. What do you do when you crave something that doesn’t have a gluten-free equivalent?
You make it happen!
Before going gluten-free one of my favorite pastries was the Crumble Cake at Starbucks. I haven’t seen any pre-made products out there that even come close to this glorious baked delicacy. Last weekend I decided to try and make it and to my surprise, it turned out to be a totally satisfying gluten-free replica!
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Category: Desserts, Recipes
Tags: Cake, Crumble Cake, Dessert, Recipes
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January 16th, 2015 by Bella McKenzie
I have a treat for you this weekend! Gluten free vegan easy and super creamy tomato basil soup! A classic comfort dish!
Yes, that is right – this recipe is creamy, rich deliciousness that is vegan and doesn’t take forever to make!
It has been exceptionally cold around the Mid West these days, and while this is the time of the year that my heart longs for a warm repose, there is nothing like a warm classic soup to soothe the soul!
Okay, I really didn’t mean to rhyme!
But anyway, I started making this and didn’t know where I was going. Seriously.
All you chefs out there know what I am talking about…
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Category: Appetizer, Recipes, Soup, Vegan
Tags: Appetizers, Bella McKenzie, Gluten free, Recipes, soup, Vegan
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January 12th, 2015 by Laura Hanley
With football season in full swing, it’s time to whip out the finger foods. Luckily, recipe creation is a bit easier with new gluten-free ingredients popping up. McCormick Gluten-Free Recipe Mix recently released new spice packets that not only make everyday life easier when it comes to dinner prep, but party food, too!
I have come up with three fun recipes with a bit more class than what you usually see in the lineup.
Nacho Bites
No more boring bags of chips. Step your game up with these nacho bites.
Ingredients:
- Gluten-free corn tortillas
- 1 lb. ground beef or turkey
- McCormick Gluten-Free Recipe Mix – Taco Seasoning Mix
- Refried beans
- Onion, finely chopped
- Tomato
- Mexican cheese
- Sour cream
Instructions:
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Category: Appetizer, Recipes, Snacks
Tags: Gluten free, Laura Hanley, McCormick's, nachos, Recipes, Snacks
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January 9th, 2015 by John Libonati
For the first time in Girl Scout history, gluten-free cookies will be available nationwide from most Girl Scout councils.
The two new gluten-free offerings include: Toffee-tastic, buttery cookies with toffee bits, and Trios, made with real peanut butter, chocolate chips, and whole grain oats.* The newcomers will join legendary classics like Thin Mints and Samoas/Caramel deLites. Not all varieties are available in every market, so contact your local council to inquire about the cookies they will carry this season.
National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend, which has become a national holiday for Girl Scout Cookie fans, will take place February 27–March 1, 2015. Girls across the country will sell cookies at booths, door to door, and through Digital Cookie, the first national digital platform that enables girls to learn 21st-century skills while selling cookies through their own personalized cookie websites or face-to-face using a mobile transaction app. The 2015 Cookie Weekend will mark
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Category: Cookies, New Products
Tags: Cookies, Girl Scout Cookies, Gluten free, New products
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January 8th, 2015 by Inge/Gillian Harris
This is one of our very favorite desserts. It meets all the criteria we look for in making a dessert. It is generally loved by young and old alike. It doesn’t require baking, there are no gluten free flour ratios to balance out, no added sugar, free of lengthy preparation and complicated steps, and most importantly so delicious. In our globally connected world, you can now find strawberries almost year round. We generally prefer to eat foods as they are available seasonally, and locally grown if at all possible. But that is just not always practical when you live in a high desert environment, where so much of our food gets trucked in. Nearly all our local stores carry quite an assortment of
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Category: Desserts, Recipes, Vegan
Tags: Dessert, Gluten free, Inge Harris, Recipes, Strawberry, Vegan
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January 7th, 2015 by Jennifer Harris
Back in the day it was impossible to keep a tub of Cool Whip in the house because it was irresistible to me plain (on the end of my finger) or on top of pudding, cake, pie, and ice cream. It wasn't until later in life that ingredient choices became an issue and my beloved Cool Whip was deemed unsuitable. Tears were shed as a chapter of my life came to a close and desserts were no longer topped until So Delicious Dairy Free introduced CocoWhip.
CocoWhip, available in Original and Light, is made from organic coconut milk, it is naturally sweetened, and contains no artificial sweeteners, flavors, or colors. It is certified gluten free, vegan, and kosher parve, and Non-GMO Verified. CocoWhip ingredients are:
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Category: New Products, Product Reviews
Tags: Coco Whip, Dairy free, Dessert, jennifer harris, Product reviews, So Delicious
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