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It’s no secret that gluten-free packaged food is oftentimes more expensive than its gluten-containing counterparts, but did you know you might be eligible for a tax deduction to help make up the difference? If you have never filed for a tax deduction for your gluten-free food purchases, there are some important things you should know before you do: Read More »
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Become a Gluten-free Activist
On a recent visit to a museum, my husband and I stopped at its cafeteria for a snack. The choices were cookies and cupcakes, pretzels and potato chips, and assorted drinks. Clearly, the cafeteria didn’t cater to those of us who are gluten-sensitive, lactose-intolerant, and/or weight watchers. Much against my will, I bought the only snack I could tolerate although ... Read More »
Big Lots Surprises With Lots of Gluten-Free Products
You expect to find gluten-free food online and in health food stores and big grocery stores, but you never anticipate finding it in your local discount store. I was recently pleasantly surprised to find, among the curling irons and cat food, many GF products in Big Lots, the largest broadline closeout retailer in the U.S. Big Lots has recently begun carrying several types of Bob’s Red ... Read More »
FDA Gluten Free Labeling Update
The FDA is finally moving on regulating the claim “gluten-free” on packages, which is fantastic news! Lots of people have put in countless hours to make this happen. We’ve got 1 month left to comment—until October 3rd—and YOUR comment is vital to getting the law YOU want. During the Aug 2nd teleconference, we heard that the comment period was re-opened ... Read More »
Gluten-Free Review: New SOFT Breads and Buns from Kinnikinnick
WOW! That is the first word that comes to mind when I think about the new SOFT Breads and Buns from Kinnikinnick. Why? Let me share the many reasons why I am a fan: The new Kinnikinnick breads are SUPER SOFT and REGULAR LOAF SIZE – check out how the Kinnikinnick loaf (pictured right) towers over another brand of gluten free bread. Kinnikinnick Soft Products don’t require Read More »
How to Cut Your Gluten-Free Food Costs
We are all feeling the effects of rising food costs. A recently published study appearing in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, “Limited availability and higher cost of gluten-free foods,” found that gluten-free versions of wheat-based foods cost, on average from 76% to a whopping 518% more. Ouch! The good news is that there are lots of ways you ... Read More »
Why do gluten-free food prices fluctuate so much?
If you read my pages on Examiner.com regularly, you might have noticed that I do not include prices on many products that I review. While I’d be happy to list prices for everything if my audience was limited to Atlanta, over 95% of my readers don’t even live in Georgia. About 2% don’t live in the U.S. There is another ... Read More »
