If you’re looking to start a gluten-free diet, or to simply experiment with gluten-free eating for the new year, make sure you aren’t distracted or discouraged by the common myths surrounding GF lifestyles. These myths can be deterrents to better health and make you question your commitment.

The top three myths are easily debunked because they don’t take the reality of naturally gluten-free foods that everyone already eats and enjoys into consideration. With so many people already eating gluten-free and experiencing thriving health, don’t let a few misconceptions stand in your way. Read More »

Woohoo! Chick-Fil-A just announced in a press release that they will be carrying individually wrapped gluten-free buns at their restaurants nationwide. (USA)

In the video, I explain the bun and how it arrives so you don’t get cross contaminated. I also walk you through Chick Fil A’s gluten-free menu on their website.

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Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

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Photo credit: Celiac Disease Awareness Month

May is National Celiac Disease Awareness Month, so it seems appropriate to share some medical facts about this autoimmune disease that just might shock you.

These facts come from Dr. Tom O’Bryan who is is a nationally recognized speaker and workshop leader specializing in gluten sensitivity and celiac disease.  Dr. O’Bryan’s specialty is in teaching the many manifestations of gluten sensitivity and celiac disease as they occur inside and outside of the Read More »

FOR THE NEWLY-DIAGNOSED CELIAC AND DH’er STEP-BY-STEP:  BEGINNING THE GLUTEN-FREE LIFESTYLE©

by Janet Y. Rinehart, Houston,  and Lynn Rainwater, San Antonio

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A definite diagnosis of Celiac Disease (screening blood tests plus endoscopic biopsies) and/or Dermatitis Herpetiformis (skin biopsy) means a lifetime commitment to a gluten-free diet.

• Take full advantage of your local chapter membership.  Our group leaders and contacts have experience with the gluten-free diet.  We can help you acclimate to the changes in your lifestyle. We welcome your questions.
• Join national celiac support groups, for example: Read More »

This video shows you where to find Wendy’s gluten-free menu on their website and the various items they offer. The list is actually pretty good and you can easily make a meal with the foods they offer. The video also covers a handy allergen list Wendy’s offers that details which foods contain different allergens (wheat, soy, dairy, peanuts, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, egg) for those of us who have more than one food sensitivity!

Would you eat at Wendy’s? Let us know what you think below!

You stop into Starbucks for a cup of coffee. Coffee is safe, right? Then you see all the delicious flavors: Caramel Macchiato, Caffee Mocha, Maple Macchiato.

Are they all gluten-free? Which ones? How about a simple hot chocolate?

Find out here in Starbuck’s allergen list. You’ll be surprised what we can and cannot have. Read More »

Try this super easy slow cooker recipe for a complete gluten-free chicken dinner!  Read More »

Here is an easy, cheesy, nutritious recipe for you! Cauliflower is great for digestion, with lots of fiber and high in vitamin C. Read More »

I have a short New Year’s Resolution list. It’s much the same list that I wrote down last year and the year before. It involves cooking and eating more nutritious foods.

Homemade soups are the most nourishing food I can think of. Enough protein, enough fats of the right sort, lots of vegetables in healthy stocks and broths, rich in nutrients. That’s what soups and stews are made of.

Therefore, my number one New Year’s resolution is to make one big pot of homemade soup or stew each and every week of the new year. Last year I lost focus and fell short of my weekly soup/stew goal, but this first week of the new year, I’m at 100%, starting with a simple gluten-free version of “Beef Burgundy.”

On Christmas Day my son served an amazing Beef Bourguignon for the family. The flavors were rich and earthy. As I listened to him describe his list of ingredients and method of preparation I decided to start the year with an abbreviated, easier version of the classic French Beef Bourguignon recipe, beef burgundy. Here is my first gluten-free stew of the new year.

Gluten-Free Beef Burgundy Recipe

According to our About.com Guide to French Food beef burgundy, or boeuf Bourguignon, is the ultimate slow-cooked comfort food. It is!

The earthy flavors in this simple dish transform run-of-the-mill beef stew into something truly special to be enjoyed with a warm slice of gluten-free bread and a glass of wine. Read More »