Gluten Free GFree 101 Recipes
Food Labeling Laws
January 20, 2010
Allergen Labeling
FALCPA
The Food Allergen Labeling And Consumer Protection Act of 2004 (FALCPA) took effect on January 1st 2006. It requires that food labels state the presence of any "major food allergens." These labels can take two different forms:
1.Manufacturers may include
Genetic Testing and Celiac Disease
January 14, 2010
I just read a wonderful article in the New York Times by Dr. Sheila Crowe, a professor in the division of gastroenterology and hepatology in the department of medicine at the University of Virginia. I was intrigued when the article
Homemade Salad Dressing
December 24, 2009
Gluten-free salad dressing is so easy to make and always tastes better than the store-bought version. When I went to culinary school after having been on the gluten-free diet for years, I decided I wanted to learn how to make
Chia Seed Smoothie and More Recipes
November 15, 2009
When you think of chia seeds do you think of those chia pets that they sell during the holidays? Well think again! Chia seeds are a nutritious way to add fiber and Omega 3's to your gluten-free diet. Two years
Gluten-Free Clothing Sites
June 24, 2009
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Well, the title sounds silly. Obviously, most clothing is gluten-free, however many of the cookies and bread still seem to taste like an old shoe!
All jokes aside, there are a lot of websites
Imagine if a fungus killed the world’s wheat crops!
June 22, 2009
This is fascinating to me...imagine if a fungus killed the world's wheat crops. Besides the huge humanitarian crisis, what would happen to those of us already on a gluten-free diet? According to a recent story in the Los Angeles Times,
Trader Joe’s Best Gluten Free Products
June 18, 2009
Lately, I have been spending more time shopping at Trader Joe's. I used to complain because they didn't have very many glute-free items. Well, times have changed! You can find many gluten-free products at your local Trader Joe's. Please read
Quinoa – The Amazing Grain
June 12, 2009
I love quinoa! This is an article that I recently posted on Examiner.com and Celiac.com. People seem to enjoy it so I thought I would repost it on the blog, in case you don't follow me on Examiner.com.
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