I recently had a chance to pick fresh blueberries while I was vacationing in the Finger Lakes. The blueberries were just perfect, plentiful and delicious. In just under an hour I had over 10 pounds to take home! Yes, that … Continue reading
Category Archives: Gluten Free Food
One benefit of a gluten-free diet is that it forces you to make your own foods and cook at home. Doing so decreases the possibility of cross-contamination, not to mention that cooking your own food is healthier and more delicious! However, with the … Continue reading
The past couple of posts have focused on foods that celiac patients can eat that are susceptible to contamination. Oats and beans are not the only gluten-free foods that may be cross-contaminated; other foods include meats, vegetables, gluten-free flours, fruits, … Continue reading
Legumes are an absolute “must” in a gluten-free diet! Not only are they high in fiber, iron, and folate, but they are also delicious and inexpensive! Beans are extremely versatile and can be added to anything for added nutritional value … Continue reading
What you’ll need: ¼ tsp baking soda ½ c peanut butter 3 T agave nectar 1 egg ½ c mini chocolate chips 1 banana 1 pinch salt (you can omit this ingredient if you desire) 1 T vanilla extract … Continue reading
Gluten sensitivities and people with celiac disease are the subject of much research these days. More and more people discover every day that they cannot eat gluten. One might ask, “what is gluten?” The answer is simple: Gluten is a … Continue reading
People with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity must follow a gluten free regime for life. For celiacs, even tiny amounts of ingested gluten can continue to damage the lining of the small intestine. Totally avoiding gluten goes way beyond just … Continue reading
People who follow a gluten free lifestyle for medical reasons or simply by choice must find grain product alternatives to replace wheat, barley or rye. Rice and corn fit the bill but these grains get boring. That’s where buckwheat comes … Continue reading
Most people who learn that they must follow a gluten free diet often feel that their choices are so limited, there’s “nothing left to eat.” It’s easy to feel that way, when wheat (and everything with wheat) is suddenly banned … Continue reading