Gluten-Free
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Nutritious Gluten-Free School Lunches
- Martine - May 16, 2013
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Between kindergarten and Grade 12, schoolchildren eat approximately 2,400 lunches. Eating healthy meals is equally important for both the celiac and non-celiac child, say the authors of The Best Gluten-Free Family Recipes, Donna Washburn and Heather Butt. During the afternoon, students concentrate... More »
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Gluten-Free Baking: 10 Alternatives to Wheat Flour
- admin - Apr 15, 2013
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For people who love baked goods, being diagnosed with celiac disease can be disappointing news. Traditionally, living gluten-free has meant giving up pizza, birthday cake, pastries, and other baked goodies.
However, as Donna Washburn and Heather Butt demonstrate in their book The Gluten-Free... More »
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Buckwheat and Sunflower Seed Pizza Crust
- Martine - Apr 1, 2013
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"When I make this recipe, I usually prepare four small crusts and store them in the refrigerator. When I feel a craving for a pizza, I take one out and add my favorite toppings (see Variations). Let your imagination run wild and see what flavor combinations you can come up with to make the... More »
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How is Celiac Disease Diagnosed?
- Martine - Feb 25, 2013
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Author of Complete Gluten-Free Diet and Nutrition Guide and celiac expert, Alexandra Anca, says there are several ways to test for celiac disease including: EndoscopyTo take a biopsy of the small intestine, a gastroenterologist will perform an endoscopy, using intravenous sedation. These... More »
