posts tagged "celiac"
Gluten Free Is Not Healthy
Posted on July 11, 2012
Photo by Robert Couse-Baker. Hopefully, people have begun to realize that the gluten free diet is not a shortcut to health. Gluten Free is not healthy? Blasphemy –you must think someone has hijacked my blog, but it’s true. Just because a food is gluten free does not mean it is healthy. Sadly, the recent popularity of
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The Gluten Free Diet
Posted on June 29, 2010
For me, diet is a four letter word, I doubt you’ll find it very often on this website. I don’t spend a lot of time discussing gluten free around here either. That’s because I take it as a given that the food I eat will be gluten free, that’s just part of my life at
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Chocolate Chip Cookies Again
Posted on May 13, 2009
The other day, I received this lovely note from one of my favorite readers, CoconutGal. I wanted to send you an email to let you know how thankful I am for your generosity in sharing your wholesome, creative, and super delicious recipes. I would like to tell you a little bit about my story; I
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Chocolate Walnut Torte
Posted on April 10, 2009
Food is politics. More than ever. So, imagine my surprise when I found this comment the other day, right here on my little ol’ blog saying: “I love your recipe blog, but really don’t agree with your political views or comments. Try to stay more focused on the food instead of politics. You may keep
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DIY Valentine’s Day Recipes
Posted on February 12, 2009
Here’s a quick Valentine’s Day recipe round up for all you procrastinating sweethearts out there (myself included). Gluten Free Valentine’s Day Recipes ♥ Chocolate Chili Truffles ♥ Spice up your love life with these little vegan treats. ♥ Chocolate Covered Cherries ♥ Every bit as sweet and delicious as the store bought fare, sans the
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DIY Sparkling Beverage
Posted on December 21, 2008
Although I don’t drink alcohol, I do enjoy indulging in a sparkling beverage at festive events. This little fruit based treat below is perfect for adults and children on special occasions. My boys love it, as do I. Here, I use pinapple juice, though feel free to use any juice of your choice and garnish
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Celiac in People Magazine
Posted on June 14, 2007
As a Waldorf mother, I never thought I would confess to reading People magazine. Recently though, I decided to come clean; I am addicted to, and read this weekly rag voraciously, and not just in the dentist’s office. In my struggle to come out of the closet – mostly to myself, my husband and children
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A Pill for Celiac?
Posted on May 27, 2007
No. There is no pill for celiac disease. Could this be what makes it one of the most misdiagnosed diseases in our country? If doctors and drug companies made money from gluten free cookies, perhaps we’d have more thorough screening. However, since there is no profit-making pharmaceutical remedy for this disease, it seems that much
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FDA: Spelt is Wheat
Posted on May 21, 2007
It seems like just about every week someone offers me bread or crackers and says, “don’t worry it’s spelt.” These well meaning friends of mine know that I’m gluten intolerant and don’t eat wheat, yet have been lead to believe that spelt is ok for people with celiac disease and gluten allergies. Each time this
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Diagnosing Celiac Disease
Posted on April 17, 2007
UPDATE: I’ve posted a more current and thorough page with information and resources regarding celiac disease. “Celiac disease is a an autoimmune disorder that causes damage to the small intestine, which can lead to malabsorption of nutrients. A genetic intolerance to gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye and barley, triggers this destructive reaction of
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NIH Says Celiac “Greatly Underdiagnosed”
Posted on January 5, 2007
Celiac Disease is “greatly under-diagnosed” according to an independent consensus panel convened by the National Institute of Health (NIH). This NIH panel estimates that 1 percent of Americans (3 million) suffer from the disease, and “that it is much more common than physicians appreciate.” The panel goes on to say that many of those with
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