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Corn tortillas are a staple in my diet. But, finding tortillas that are gluten-free can be difficult. In fact, many corn tortillas, even gluten-free varieties, are made in facilities that also produce wheat tortillas.

That’s why I was happy to find this SUPER EASY corn tortilla recipe at Simplyrecipes.com!

The recipe is simple. Two cups of masa harina corn flour and up to two cups of water make 16 to 18 tortillas.

Add water to the corn flour according to the directions on the masa harina bag or until you have a pliable dough. Knead the dough with your fingers. Make a small ball about the size of a golf ball. Place the ball  Read More »

The Gluten Dude posted this video of Dr. Oz commenting that gluten free is a scam. Although Dr. Oz has devoted many shows to the gluten-free topic, he dismisses the diet as a scam on this show.

Dr. Oz is a cardiothoracic surgeon, a heart surgeon. That is what he Read More »

LOVE these! Gluten is definitely my kryptonite… 

Gluten free tees and hoodies raise awareness and look cool! You can find them here. How do you spread awareness of celiac disease and gluten sensitivity? Comment below.

Click the shirt you like to go to the order page!

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Glutino is offering a $1 off coupon to use in stores. It’s time to SAVE MONEY! 

Here is how you get the coupon:

Visit Glutino’s Coupon Page here and you will come to this page.

Enter your name – first name is good enough – and your email address.

Click off the check box if you do not want future emails from Glutino. (I found out about the coupon from an email from Glutino, so you might want to leave it checked.)

Click Print and this page will appear. Read More »

General Mills is voluntarily recalling several days of production of Cheerios and Honey Nut Cheerios cereal produced at its Lodi, California facility on certain dates in July of this year because of an undeclared allergen – wheat – with potential adverse health effects. Because this recall relates to an undeclared allergen, this is a Class I product recall.

Cheerios and Honey Nut Cheerios produced on these dates at the company’s Lodi, California facility are being recalled because an isolated incident resulted in wheat flour being inadvertently introduced into the gluten free oat flour system at its Lodi facility. As a result, the products may contain an undeclared allergen – wheat – in products labeled as gluten-free.

General Mills will recall and retrieve affected cereals produced on those dates from customer warehouses and store shelves. Consumers with wheat allergies, celiac disease or gluten intolerance should not Read More »

The Gluten Free Works Health Guide Newsletter is out!

This week focuses on gluten and how it affects the muscles.

Gluten sensitivity and celiac disease affect the muscles in a number of negative ways. What may seem like “normal” aches and pains can be a symptom of an underlying nutrient deficiency or health condition that can be improved nutritionally or treated by a doctor. Discover the various ways gluten impacts the muscles below. Then, read the Tip that follows to find out how to fix muscle problems.

Click here to read more!

“I should look like Brad Pitt.”

Back before I went gluten free, I remember looking in the mirror and saying these exact words to myself.

I was working out 5 to 6 days a week, weight training and cardio, eating “right” but instead of looking good, I looked like a sausage…and it was getting worse.

Now, to be certain I didn’t go gluten free to lose weight, but because I had acid reflux, IBS, anxiety and a host of other problems.

When I asked, my doctor said I didn’t have celiac disease – without testing me.

I started a 100% strict gluten free diet anyway. As the inflammation decreased, I felt worlds better…and I lost weight. What I thought was fat had actually been retained fluid. 25 lbs of it. I haven’t had a dad bod in 12 years, and I don’t miss it a bit.

-John Libonati

Woohoo! Won my age division at a local 5K! This was two months ago at 12 years GF!

Thank YOU, Kendall!

HUGE shout out to Kendall and the PUR Team for sending us samples of their new PUR Mints: Tangerine Tango, Spearmint, Polar Mint, Peppermint and the one I am currently enjoying – Mojito Lime Mint. The mints are gluten-free, aspartame-free and yummylicious! (They are also vegan, nut & soy free, diabetic friendly and non-gmo!)

PUR really promotes the fact that they do not use aspartame to sweeten their products. That’s a good thing. Aspartame is made from genetically modified e-coli, their feces in fact, and I was told it was produced in the same facility as Agent Orange. YUCK! Aspartame gives me migraines, so I stopped eating it even before I found out it was made from bacteria dung.

Instead, PUR uses xylitol, which is pretty smart considering xylitol creates a cooling effect in your mouth. I really like how the packets reseal, so you can save some for later…unless you eat them like candy like I do.  (Mmm. I just crunched into a Peppermint.)

Thanks again, Kendall. The mints are fantastic. I’ll definitely be making PUR my go to mints.

Oh, and Kendall was nice enough to send us a $10 Coupon for our Gluten Free Works Members to use on PUR’s website. Considering they have products for $4.99, you’re looking at FREE STUFF! Woohoo!!! Just enter the coupon code in the image below.  Read More »

Pass it on!!!

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Author Information: John Libonati, Florida

Publisher, Glutenfreeworks.com.

Editor & Publisher, Recognizing Celiac Disease.

John can be reached by e-mail here

One nutrient deficiency can have a drastic effect on your health. We will illustrate by using zinc, but every nutrient is similar in that it is necessary for multiple body activities. What applies to zinc applies to all nutrients.

What is Zinc?
Zinc is a mineral that is involved in numerous aspects of cellular metabolism, being essential for activation of almost 200 enzymes that have vital roles in the body. When enzymes do not get activated, they cannot perform their necessary functions which, in turn, damages health. Zinc promotes healthy skin, hair, immunity, fertility, and growth.

What Does Zinc Do In The Body?

1. Role in cell regulation;
2. Required in immune function to fight off invading bacteria and viruses;
3. Role in maintaining proper acid/base balance;
4. Role in production of DNA and RNA (genetic material in all cells);
5. Role in production of proteins;
6. Required for lipid metabolism;
7. Required for production of eicosanoids (signaling chemical);
8. Essential for male and female fertility;
9. Required in vitamin A metabolism (getting out of liver storage and transporting);
10. Supports normal development during gestation, childhood and adolescence;
11. Required for normal pregnancy and labor;
12. Component of insulin (energy metabolism);
13. Component of thymic hormones (immune function); and
14. Component of gustin for sense of smell and taste (taste acuity).

What Can Go Wrong When Zinc is Deficient?

Here is a list : Read More »