Gluten Free

Here are a few of the gluten free bakeries available in Arizona. Not all of them use the term ‘dedicated facility’ but none of them mention any products that are not totally gluten free. I’ve added this list to my “Gluten Free Bakeries” power page, which will eventually cover the entire nation. ? Gluten Free [...]

I came across this article this morning. Looks like, we are one step closer to getting some regulations around gluten-free labeling on medications. As the article states "Just as consumers deserve to know if their food contains gluten, it is critical that consumers know if medications contain gluten." Although we need labeling for both food and medications, let's hope this drug bill passes sooner rather than later! Dem bill would require drugs to disclose gluten - The Hill's Healthwatch

TGI….THURSDAY! Today is my last day in a 10 day stretch at work, and I couldn’t be more excited! Don’t get me wrong, I love my job, but….everything in moderation right?! Not in moderation: cheese fondue! Last night was girl’s night at The Little Dipper in Durham, and ladies get cheese fondue and chocolate fondue for only $9! Seriously, what is better than a big pot of melted cheese? And I have such great girlfriends, who were willing to spoon cheese out onto their bread instead of glutening the whole pot! We chose the Havarti Dill cheese fondue, my absolute favorite, and it did not disappoint! So good. Also so good: this gluten free lemon poppy seed muffin from local bakery: Hummingbird Bakery. Right down the street from my work, this little muffin was incredible! Soft, moist with just the right amount of lemon punch. So stinkin’ good. Not so good: Gosh darn rainy mornings. I know when it’s a billion degrees this summer, I will be wishing for rain. But this week, I’m over it. I’m ready for a long stretch of sunshine. You know who else is tired of rainy mornings? Max and Hazel! It seems silly that dogs would be afraid of rain, but my two little fur babies will not get their puppy paws wet until they absolutely can’t hold it. Fraidy cats puppies. I hope you have a great day! I’m headed to bestie’s house tomorrow, can’t wait!!

While most of the country is celebrating Memorial Day, Joe and I will be packing boxes. We’re moving next week so life is kind of hectic right now. Nate is fascinated with all the boxes, tape, and packing supplies. He likes to pull things out of the boxes faster than I can get them in. I’ve also has a little anxiety about packing up my kitchen gear. I know it’s a short period of time but I find myself worried that I’ll ‘need’ something and not be able to get to it. Maybe I’m a little too attached to my baking pans, pots, and dishes. On another note, for those of you new to navigating summer cookouts, check out the article I wrote for Life Your Way: Surviving Summer Cookouts on an Allergy-Friendly Diet. I’ve included five great tips for enjoying yourself no matter what. Appetizers and Snacks Green Pea Hummus from Tasty Eats at Home No Mayo Deviled Eggs from Go Dairy Free Not Just Any Old Hummus Peach Salsa Sundried Tomato and Pepito Pesto Main Dishes Grilled Mediterranean Chicken (or Tofu) and Grape Skewers from Go Dairy Free Grilled Orange Chicken Recipe from Simply Gluten-Free Grilled Potato Kebabs with Lemon Herb Drizzle from Go Dairy Free Maggie’s Quinoa and Adzuki Bean Veggie Burgers Slow Cooker Pulled Barbecue Chicken Turkey Burgers with Buttermilk Dill Ranch Dressing Side Dishes Black Bean Mango Quinoa Salad from Cara’s Cravings Cole Slaw Creamy Avocado Cole Slaw from She Let Them Eat Cake Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad from Diet, Dessert and Dogs Cucumber Herb Salad from Tasty Eats at Home Grilled Lettuce Salad from Simply Gluten Free Rainbow Kale Slaw with Fresh Oranges from Go Dairy Free Raw Kale Salad with Apples, Carrots, and Purple Cabbage Roasted Carrot, Lentil, and Sunflower Seed Salad from Daily Bites Simple Berry Salad Tropical Butternut Squash Salad from Cara’s Cravings Desserts (...)Read the rest of Memorial Day Recipes © Amy Green for Simply Sugar & Gluten-Free, 2013. | Permalink | 3 comments | Add to del.icio.us

You met the first six health coaches. You voted on the final three challengers. Today, meet our seventh health coach. Originally I planned on working with six women, but I impulsively added on room for a seventh. I just couldn't stand to turn down so many of the women who entered the contest last week. Of course that meant I needed another health coach. Turned out the right woman for the job was someone I had an early gluten free connection with. So without further ado, let me present:Ellen Allard, Health Coach for Team Fuji.Ellen Allard is the Gluten Free Diva and a certified holistic health coach, recipe developer, food writer, photographer, and videographer who frequently posts on her upbeat gluten free blog about gluten free, dairy free, and mostly plant-based recipes. She coaches people who are newly gluten free, and teaches them how to choose healthy, delicious food that feels great in their body without compromising on flavor, or feeling like they're missing out on the simple pleasures that eating provides.In addition to her blog writing, she extolls the benefits of a gluten free, dairy free, and plant-based lifestyle for numerous print and online publications. Ellen also teaches gluten free cooking and baking classes that inspire, encourage, and empower people to change their diets and improve their lives.Ellen started her blog in January 2006 shortly after being diagnosed with Celiac Disease. Six months prior to that, she had been diagnosed with Alopecia, an autoimmune disease that causes hair loss. After her Celiac Disease diagnosis, she began connecting the dots, realizing that she had lived with stomachaches, headaches, hair loss, muscle aches, mood swings, and intense non-stop hunger for her entire life - all because of undiagnosed Celiac Disease. Ellen has embraced this gluten free, dairy free, and mostly plant-based way of eating and cooking with unbridled enthusiasm and a dedication to sharing her love of all things food with others. Want to know more about Ellen? Here's how she answered my questions:What's your food philosophy? I believe in eating as clean a diet as possible, and in using food as a means for nurturing and in some cases, healing. Moderation is certainly a factor in my choices. There are time where I will make exceptions, either because of a social situation or simply because I feel like it. This might mean I have frozen yogurt (gluten free of course) once every few months. But as a general rule, I approach food as art and as nutrition and as comfort and as love. What one recipe would you recommend to someone who doesn't like vegetables? Kale chips! (Do I have to stop at one!?!?)What's your favorite meal when you're too tired to cook anything special? Quinoa and roasted veggies.What has been the biggest challenge for you in being gluten free? Traveling has been challenging - and I travel a lot for my work. I don't consider it a challenge any longer, but it was definitely a challenge for the first few years.What would you tell someone who has been recently diagnosed with a gluten intolerance or Celiac Disease, is feeling overwhelmed, and doesn't know where to start? Baby steps. And find a support person or group that you can rely on for help and a shoulder.Favorite vegetable? Broccoli.Favorite fruit? Fuji apples.Do you like to bake gluten free, and if so, what's your favorite recipe to make? I LOVE to bake gluten free. One of my favorite gluten free recipes is for bagels that I make using a Breads From Anna bread mix.What do you know now about being gluten free that you wish you had known when you first started? I had no idea how much better I would feel and that the challenged would pay off in a big way. I believe I am an entirely different person than I was when I ate gluten. I feel like the transformation has been nothing short of amazing.Learn more about working with Ellen on her website, Gluten Free Diva.Follow Ellen on Facebook and Twitter.

The best GF Hamburger Buns ever. No other contenders come close! I LOVE Udi's Hamburger buns. I tend to use them for everything when they are in my home. I use them for tuna sandwiches, sloppy joes, and the most obvious...hamburgers. I have had some horrid buns out there and I was hesitant when I tried these a few years ago. My fears soon subsided by the delicious Udi's taste that I have come to expect. As I have said before, I have never had a Udi's item I haven't liked.

Mention fresh spring rolls to any number of people who've enjoyed the pleasures of Vietnamese cuisine, and you'll likely hear words of joyful praise in reply.

My boys LOVE these!! A a mother, I like that I feel good about giving them these nutritious drops because they are doing their little tummy’s good. Tummy Drops by Enteral Health and Nutrition are great for kids and adults alike. Peppermint- As most of you may already know, peppermint is a natural reliever of tummy pain. These peppermint tummy drops contain a special blend of oil, which may assist with occasional stomach upset & cramps, nausea, urgency, & bloating. We really enjoyed these and appreciate that they were developed by a gastroenterologist who understands our digestive and “tummy trouble” needs. These drops are easy to give the kiddos when they have an upset stomach because they taste so great that they think they are getting a treat. For adults, just sucking on the drop seemed to call me down. Ginger- I get carsick and nausea so easily that having these on hand have been great! Plus ginger is just one of those things that make you feel better no matter what.  Each of these drops contains a special blend of ginger, which may assist with occasional stomach upset, nausea, morning sickness, & motion sickness. Again, these are easy to give the kiddos on a long car ride when they may be feeling  a little motion sickness. I imagine these would also be great during pregnancy. These drops couldn’t be more convenient to take and truly taste great. They are gluten free, made in the USA and developed by award-winning gastroenterologists with their patients in mind. So are you ready to win some Tummy Drops all for yourself?! Enter below. a Rafflecopter giveaway *I was not paid or compensated for this feature. I was provided with free product however I was not required to write a positive feature. These are my opinions and my opinions alone.

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This weekend marks Memorial Day and the unofficial start of summer, and my thoughts have definitely turned to barbecues, beach picnics and grilling outside. Fortunately, it's easier than ever to find gluten-free products that will work well for a barbecue or picnic....Read Full Post