FDA Defines “Gluten-Free” for Food LabelingThis biggest news this week is likely the FDA decision to finally define and standardize gluten free labeling in the United States. The law would require that food labeled gluten free meets particular criteria, such as containing <20ppm of gluten. Companies have a year to come into compliance. This new Read More …
Those of us who are gluten free know that gluten free labeling is not a consistent thing, and find frustration in the grocery story trying to navigate the problem and determine what we can and cannot eat. The issue? There is no defined standard for labeling something gluten free. It can be anything from containing no Read More …
In 2008 I moved in with my now Husband Michael and our friend Keil, and we all lived with each other until 2011. During that time period, we had dubbed ourselves the ‘McAwesomes’ and our place became the gathering hole for many of our friends quite often. Just prior to my Celiac Disease Diagnosis we Read More …
Summer is beach and BBQ season, so there have been many news stories suggesting ideas for snacks or tips for cross contamination when you live a gluten free summertime life. This Fox news article suggests some gluten free beach snacks, while this US News Health article discusses tips for keeping the fun in BBQing while Read More …
We all know there are many resources out there for gluten free living. From websites, to books, to apps. one doesn’t have to look far to find something but in my mind there are few resources that are comprehensive yet not overwhelming to anyone, let alone someone new, to a gluten free diet. One resource Read More …
Below you will find a few tips on happy and healthy gluten free BBQing, and my recipe for Gluten Free Cajun Shrimp Skewers. This post was originally posted over at The Daily Dietribe. Be sure to check out all the other great recipes from the other coaches all week long! BBQs are one of the harder Read More …
Celiac Disease: Top 10 MythsHere is another article, this one from Media Planet’s Autoimmune Awareness, which highlights some common myths and misconceptions about Celiac Disease. I know these get redundant but I love seeing people setting the record straight in what ever way they can. How Do I Lose Weight on a Gluten Free Diet?This Read More …
Morning folks, Don’t forget that there is still time to enter to win a copy of The Everything Guide to Living Gluten Free. Check out my post about how you can enter to win! Now onto this week’s news: Gluten-free Author Tackles Disease With HumorI love a good memoir mixed with food love and recipes, Read More …
You may have noticed a few announcements from me on my social media sites over the past few days about my selection to be one of 7 health coaches participating in The Gluten Free Health Challenge over at The Daily Dietribe. Well, what’s that all about, and how can you become involved? The What: Iris, Read More …
So, it’s a new month and with that Celiac Disease Awareness Month 2013 has drawn to a close. A lot took place during the month to spread awareness about and advocate for Celiac Disease (and of course gluten free living). In the blogger world, NFCA and Udi’s Gluten Free asked bloggers and other writers to share their Read More …
