A Gluten Free Life

Over the last few years I have consulted some of the world’s leading nutrition experts in order to put together a self-help book for people just like you.
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A book that educates, informs and contains practical steps that you can follow in order to prevent any consumption of gluten.

Your questions answered and fears addressed.

Written to inspire and motivate.

For the newly diagnosed celiac, a life without wheat and other gluten containing grains can be a daunting prospect, particularly as it appears in various guises in foods you wouldn’t suspect.

I’ll help you through this mine field and show you how you can manage it much more successfully than you’re doing so far.

“The Essential Gluten Free Guide” is a complete resource guide. But more than that, it leads you by the hand through a step by step Action Plan.
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Inspired by listening to the difficulties of fellow celiac sufferers, the book provides you with a totally new way in dealing with the problems of a gluten free diet.

It is often light hearted and ‘tongue in cheek.’ But I have a serious point to make; I want to force you into action! Without action your life will remain the same. It’s as simple as that.

I’m not offering you a miracle cure here folks, but I am offering you a plan. – A plan to get you moving in the right direction and to keep you going that way.

It has worked for me and countless others. And I have no doubt it can work for you too!

I am so certain that you will be blown away with the content, you can have my book and take up to 8 weeks to think about it. In that time you can start your Action Plan, set your Short, Medium and Long Term Goals and apply the amazing techniques that I show you.

If at any time within the 8 weeks you feel the book is not for you, you can simply request your money back.

The Essential Gluten Free Guide is a result of many months of extensive research involving huge sections of the internet together with buying-in some of the best books available on the subject as well as personal research, interviews and experience. All this research can be yours in minutes.

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Gluten free recipes for Celiac disease. Tomato Pesto with Gluten Free Pasta , Tapioca Bread with Artichoke Spread. TAJ Specialty Foods – Your new source for Allergen Free Foods. www.tajspecialtyfoods.com

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The Benefits of Soy Milk For Children

Soy Milk for Children who Cannot Tolerate Cow’s Milk

One of the greatest benefits of soy milk is that it is free from lactose and animal protein, which are a common source of allergic reactions and milk intolerance in children.

The world over, around 70% people are intolerant to lactose due to the inadequate production of the ‘lactase’ enzyme that is required for digesting lactose present in cow’s milk. These individuals are unable to digest cow’s milk and may develop flatulence, cramps or diarrhoea on ingesting cow’s milk. The presence of this condition can be confirmed by two simple tests, the Hydrogen Breath Test shows the presence of hydrogen in the breath of those with lactose intolerance, while in case of very young children and infants, Acid Levels of Stool indicate the presence of this condition. In all cases of lactose intolerance, soy milk offers a nutritional option that is as good as cow milk and can be used without any side effects. The same is true of about 2.5% children who develop allergy to cow’s milk proteins and cannot tolerate it.

The amount of galactose in soy milk is low, so it is also a good alternative to cow milk in cases of galactosemia.

Additional Nutritional Benefits of Soy Milk

In addition to being an alternative to cow milk, the soy milk has certain characteristics that can make it an option that may be preferable even if the child can tolerate cow milk.

More importantly, the soy milk contains polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, which do not lead to deposition of fats in blood vessels including those in heart and are therefore do not lead to heart disease. In today’s age, where over-nutrition and sedentary life style is leading to rise in heart diseases like angina and heart attack, soy milk offers an option that can help in countering this trend.

Soy milk is rich in proteins, with about 3.5% proteins, 2% fat and 2.9% non-lactose carbohydrates.

 Soy milk is less likely to be a factor in development of Diabetes in later life as per some studies.

Soy milk has high concentration of LECITHIN and VITAMIN  E. Vitamin E is an anti oxidant, and helps in reducing aging of cells. It has been shown to slow down degenerative diseases too.

Soy milk lacks CASEIN, the protein of cow milk. Casein has been suspected to increase the effects of autism, and also aggravate allergy to glutens. Being free from it makes soy milk a much more trouble-free and safer option.

Soy milk contains ISOFLAVONES, which are also strong anti-oxidants. Though the full effects of isoflavones are still not understood and though there has also been criticism about the role of these phyto-estrogen compounds on fertility, as per current evidence and data, most experts agree that these are beneficial substances with no side effects.

Soy milk has high concentration of omega-3 fatty acids which are being studied for their positive impact on development of infant brain.

Soy milk is also free from natural and supplementary hormones that are usually present in case of cow milk.

To sum up, soy milk offers many advantages. It is an excellent nutrition for children, and has lesser problems compared to cow milk.

Written by V.Kumar
I am a free lance author, who writes primarily for the passion for it. I have interest in a wide spehere of activites.

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Gluten Free Diet Food

South Beach Diet Phase:

 

The South Beach Diet is not a low-carb or a low-fat diet.

The South Beach Diet means choosing the right carbs and the right fats to eat healthy and lose weight. The diet claims that one could lose anywhere between 8 and 13 pounds in the first 2 weeks. There are three phases in the South Beach Diet. South Beach Diet phase 1 lasts for 2 weeks, sufficient amounts of protein, good fats and carbs with the lowest glycemic index are allowed. One can have normal helpings six times a day, so as to not feel hungry. Lean cuts of beef, skinless poultry, all types of fish and shellfish, boiled ham, fat-free or low-fat cheese, peanuts, pecans, pistachios, eggs, artichokes, asparagus, beans and legumes, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, cucumbers, eggplant, lettuce, mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes, zucchini, canola and olive oils, all seasonings that contain no added sugar, broth, butter sprays, pepper, sweets (limit to 75 calories per day) are allowed in the first phase. In the South Beach Diet phase 2, the goal is to eat more carbs again while continuing to lose weight.In the South Beach Diet Phase 3 is the maintenance phase, how you are supposed to eat for the rest of your life.

 

Gluten Free Diet Food:

 

Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, barley and oats that give the dough its tough, elastic character. Agluten-free diet eliminates all wheat, rye, barley and oat gluten from the diet, as a form of treatment for gluten-sensitive enteropathy (celiac disease). Thus most grain, pasta, cereal and processed foods must be avoided. People can also buy gluten-free products. Hidden sources of gluten include additives, preservatives, and stabilizers found in processed food, medicines, and mouthwash. The gluten free diet food is a lifetime requirement, though some people with celiac disease, also known as gluten intolerance do not improve on the gluten-free diet. Use corn, rice, soy, arrowroot, tapioca, and potato flours or a mixture instead of wheat flour in recipes. Buy plain, frozen, or canned vegetables and season with herbs, spices, or sauces made with allowed ingredients. Other gluten-free diet foods that are allowed are all meat, poultry, fish, and shellfish, eggs, dry peas and beans, nuts, peanut butter, soybean, cold cuts, frankfurters, or sausage without fillers. Malted milk, some milk drinks, flavored or frozen yogurt should be omitted from the diet. Avoid sauces, gravies, canned fish and other products with HVP/HPP made from wheat protein.

 

Where To Find Gluten Free Ice Cream

Just about everybody loves ice cream. Unfortunately, some brands of ice cream contain hidden gluten. Here is a list of ten brands of ice cream that are gluten free.

Ben & Jerry’s

According to their website, if any of their flavors of ice cream contain gluten, it will be marked clearly on the label. If it is not marked, that flavor is gluten free.

Blue Bell

For an extensive list of ice cream flavors that are gluten free, check out this review here.

Blue Bunny

According to their website, any Blue Bunny ice cream flavor that contains gluten will be mentioned clearly on the label.

Breyers

According to their website, if any of the eight common allergens (including wheat) are included in their products, they will mention it on the label in plain language. If it is not marked, that flavor is gluten free. 

Cold Stone Creamery

Though some flavors from Cold Stone Creamery contain gluten, there is an extensive list of flavors that do not. Allergen information can be found here.

Dairy Queen

Dairy Queen has a list of treats that can be consumed on a gluten free diet. Their most popular being their vanilla and chocolate soft serve, Arctic Rush slush & the MooLatte. For a complete list, click here.

Haagen-Dazs

According to their website, Haagen-Dazs has several gluten free flavors of ice cream.

Skinny Cow

According to their website, Skinny Cow’s low fat fudge bars and mini fudge pops are gluten free.

The Country’s Best Yogurt (TCBY)

For those who prefer yogurt to ice cream or are lactose intolerant, TCBY has a detailed list of their ingredients, including allergy information. The list can be found here.

Tofutti

According to their website, Totally Fudge & Marry Me bars are both gluten and lactose free.

There you have it. Ten places to find gluten free ice cream or frozen yogurt. 

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Written by jaimeaheidel
Professional Ghostwriter/Freelance Writer

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A Gluten Free Lifestyle – How To Live It

Having a Gluten Intolerance

In some people, their genetically based auto immune system reacts to proteins in gluten and therefore they are intolerant to those proteins.  Inflammation in the small intestine is usually an indicator of gluten intolerance.  The inflammation will damage the villi which lines the small intestines.  The villi are what deliver the nutrients into the bloodstream.  Without the villi, your body will not take in those nutrients and you will become malnourished.  This usually will lead to diarrhea, gas, bloating, constipation, and many more symptoms.  If left untreated anemia, infertility, and cancer can occur.

Diagnosing Gluten Intolerance in Most People

A diagnosis of celiac disease confirming gluten intolerance is usually a three-step process.  The first step is getting a blood test to analysis antibodies that are typical of celiac disease.  The second test in diagnosing celiac disease involves the doctor performing a small biopsy on the intestinal tissue.  The doctor is looking for damage to the villi in your small intestine.  The third step in diagnosing is to put the patient on a gluten-free diet.  Being on a gluten-free diet will confirm the diagnosis and will help to grow back the villi that have been damaged.

Understanding Gluten Intolerance

If the tests you have taken all come back negative and yet you still have symptoms after eating pasta, cereals, or bread than you may have wheat intolerance.  The symptoms of wheat intolerance can take two or three days to appear and is hard to diagnose.  However, as with many food allergies, the best way to help you sort them out is to begin a doctor directed elimination diet.  This will help you find what foods are safe to include in your diet.

How to Start a Gluten Free Diet

The best way to begin a gluten free diet is to remove all protein that come form wheat, barley, rye or any hybrids of those grains.  Most all other foods should be safe other than oats.  Since many grains are harvested, shipped and processed together, oats could have been contaminated with the other grain proteins.  The exception is if the label states it to be gluten free.

The food label will give you an idea of whether it is gluten free or not.  If a food product has wheat or wheat protein, then the label must clearly state that.  Also, look out for modified food starch, dextrin, maltodextrin, caramel, and glucose syrup as they may contain traces of wheat.  Beer, bouillon cubes, some candies, sauces, seasoned tofu and soymilk may have wheat proteins as well.

Some alternatives to gluten that can be added to your diet are corn, rice, buckwheat, wild rice, cornmeal, hominy, and grits.  Your grocery store is continuing to expand with many more gluten free products.  If you don’t see a gluten free product you would like, ask your grocer to start stocking it. 

Written by MikeBurnside
Creator and writer for Unravelingmysteries.com a lifestyles website.

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Important news about gluten free diets

Up until very recently I had absolutely no idea what a gluten free diet was. I didn’t have even a grain of an idea (that’s a pun). I have since found out that gluten is the protein part of certain grains like wheat, barley, rye or other similar grains. And some people, including me, are allergic to the gluten in these grains and, therefore, need to have a gluten free diet.

Sadly,it’s not as easy as it sounds (did it sound easy?). Since someone with a gluten intolerance or celiac disease has to live on a gluten free diet, they should probably consult with a doctor or nutritionist first. If they don’t get the right diet information, they could face many problems.

If you suffer from either of these gluten allergies don’t worry since there is hope. A diet that can handle your  needs can be formulated and you can live a good life. Just remember to stay away from wheat based products. Again that might not be so easy to do, but that’s the first step in going gluten-free.

If you like oats, then you’ll be happy to know that you don’t need to eliminate oats or oat products. If they’ve been processed free of the contaminating effects of wheat or such other grains, then you should be fine. But you will have to make sure that this is the case otherwise you will be inadvertently eating gluten.

Foods that you could eat on your gluten free diet include: corn, soya, rice, and tapioca. You can also have jams, and marmalades, sugar, honey, treacle and molasses too. If that’s not enough, your gluten free diet can include all fresh fruits and vegetables, along with eggs, milk, creams, butters and cheese. Tea and coffee, fizzy drinks and most alcoholic drinks are okay, too.

Although it might not be easy to stay on your gluten free diet, if you start buying ready prepared gluten-free foods, that can help.

So really if you just stick to the fresh food, and stay away from canned or pre-made foods,then you should be fine with your gluten free lifestyle. A little bit of careful planning and you should be able to handle a gluten-free diet.

Written by DietExpert

Holiday Party Recipes Gluten Free

Gluten Free Recipes for the Holidays

A gluten free diet can be a challenge for those first diagnosed, but you soon find out theirs a wealth of knowledge out there for you to tap in too. For the host or hostess having guest over that have been diagnosis with celiac disease can also be a challenge. The caring host will always have a few dishes to offer the guest that have this disease of celiac disease. Below are a few favorites to win you a friend or two.

Baked Crab Balls:

12- Ounces cooked crabmeat or two 6-ounce cans

2- Egg whites, lightly beaten

¼ cup yogurt or mock sour cream

½ cup chopped green onions

2 teaspoons lemon juice

¾ cup crushed gluten free cereal flakes of gluten free breadcrumbs

1-Teaspoon dried dill

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a cookie sheet with vegetable oil spray. In large mixing bowl, blend crabmeat, egg whites, yogurt, green onions, and lemon juice. Form the mixture into 1-inch balls and roll them in the crushed cereal flakes combined with the dill. Place on cookie sheet. Bake 12 to 15 minutes, Serve slightly warm.

(Makes 20 to 24 crab balls.) Enough to serve 6 if this is the only appetizer served, 10 to 12 if there is a selection of appetizers

Turkey Chowder:

2 cups diced cooked turkey

One 16 ½ ounce can gluten free cream style corn

1- Cup chicken broth

1- Cup diced potato

½ -cup grated carrot

½ cup finely chopped onion

1- Teaspoon salt (if broth is unsalted)

Pepper to taste

1 ½ cups milk or non-dairy liquid

1 to 2 tablespoons instant potato flakes (optional)

In large saucepan, put all ingredients except the milk and potato flakes (if using). Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer. Cook for 10 minutes. Add the milk, but do not let it boil. Cook for 10 minutes more or to taste. If you prefer thick chowder, use the potato flakes and add them when you add the milk.

Makes 6 servings

Some brands of canned cream style corn are gluten free, but always read the labels.

Chicken with Cranberries and Cashews:

¾ pound chicken breast boned and skinned

1-teaspoon orange zest

2/3 cup orange juice

2- Tablespoons dry white wine

1-tablespoon cornstarch

½- teaspoon chicken bouillon granules

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

One 8-ounce can sliced water chestnuts drained

6 to 8 snow peas, bias-cut to 1 ½ inches

½ cup dried cranberries

½ cup cashews (or peanuts)

Wash chicken and pat dry. Slice into ½” strips. Set aside

Combine the orange zest, orange juice, wine, cornstarch, and chicken bouillon granules. Set aside.

In a wok of deep skillet, heat oil. Cook chicken at medium-high heat stirring, until brown on all sides, about 3 minutes. Remove to a bowl. To the pan juices, add the water chestnuts and snow peas. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until vegetables are, crisp tender. Add cranberries and cashews and pour in the orange mixture. Cook until thickened. Add chicken and serve as soon as it is heated.

Makes 4 servings

Written by CandaceManning

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Gluten-Free Noodles Recipe

As a child our mother taught us how to make homemade noodles, we called them Popeye noodles. It simply is an egg noodle that is a little thicker than the ones purchased in the store and cut into squares. Cook them in gluten-free chicken bouillon or turkey stock, for Thanksgiving or your next family meal.

Things Needed:

6 Eggs or 12 egg yolks (left from Angel food cake)

Cornstarch

½ tsp Xanthan gum

Salt to taste

Pepper to taste

Splash of water optional

If you’ve just made the gluten-free angel food cake, you have 12 egg yolks that you had no clue what you will do with them, until now.

Whip the egg yolks until fluffy. Stir in cornstarch little by little until you get a soft dough ball. If you get too much cornstarch, simply add a splash of water as it will take the place of the egg white.

Put plenty of cornstarch on your counter or work space. Place the dough on your floured surface. If your dough is too soft, you may have to work in more cornstarch before rolling out.

Pat with your hands or roll out using a rolling pin, your dough until you get the desired thickness you prefer, approximately ¼ inch.Cut the dough into strips length wise, approximately 1-inch wide.

Cut into squares by cutting the other way. As you’re cutting separate them and move them out of the way so you can get to the rest. As you are doing this, make sure you have plenty of cornstarch handy at all time to keep from sticking.

Let your noodles, Popeye, lay out on the workspace to dry a bit before cooking.

 

Written by Angelgirlpj
Mother, Grandmother and Home Care Provider

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Gluten-Free Angel Food Cake Recipe

Learning to bake gluten-free may be a challenge but it’s not impossible. Gluten-free angel food cake recipe, made with cornstarch, instead of those expensive flours that is sure to please your family.

Things Needed:

¾- cup  sugar,

1-cup cornstarch

1 ½ cups egg whites; 10-12 (room temp)large eggs

1 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar

¾- cup sugar

¼ tsp.  salt

½-1 tsp. xanthan gum

2 tsp. pure vanilla

Mixing bowls

Electric Mixer

Spatula

Tube or Bundt cake pan

Move the oven rack to lowest position. Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Properly pre-heating your oven will guarantee your cake to bake correctly.  Newer ovens have a beeper or light to tell you when it has heated but in case it does not 30 minutes will be sufficient.

Mix in a bowl, the cornstarch and ¾ cup of sugar. Set aside for later use.

Beat, in a separate bowl, the egg whites. Mix on high speed until they rise and get foamy. Add in the cream of tarter, remaining sugar, xanthan gum and salt. While still on high speed add in the pure vanilla. When you pull beaters out of the mixture peaks will form.

Fold, not stir, the cornstarch mixture into your fluffy egg whites a little at a time until blended together.

 Pour the batter into ungreased pan; the pan must be oil free, any oily residue has to wiped off with a paper towel, as your angel food cake will not climb the pan properly.

Cut gently through the batter with the spatula and then level the top of cake.

 Place the cake pan in the pre-heated oven and bake for 55-60 minutes. A gluten-free angel food cake takes longer than a regular angel food cake. In this case, over baking is better than under baking to keep your cake from sinking in. It will be golden brown.

Turn the angel food cake pan upside down suspending it from the center hole onto a glass or bottle. Keep the cake inverted until it has cooled. By keeping the cake pan upside down, the cake can cool easier and will help keep it from compressing and deflating.

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Written by Angelgirlpj
Mother, Grandmother and Home Care Provider

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Making Gluten Free Easy

Eight years ago, when I found out I had gluten intolerance, I ate my last bowl of wheat pasta with all the solemnity of somebody taking her last meal, curled into a ball and cried. Not only would I have to give up staples like pasta and bread but I would no longer be able to eat my favorite food in the world: Pizza.

Eating like a caveman (think meat, vegetables and an apple for dessert) may have been healthy, but it was definitely boring. Thankfully, after doing some online research, I was able to find a great place where I could order gluten free food. It opened a whole new world of possibilities for me but the shipping costs took quite a toll on my monthly budget.

The great news is, most of the foods that had to be ordered online years ago are now widely available not only in health food stores but in grocery chains country-wide. If you’re just finding out you need a special diet now, this list of ten gluten free alternatives to foods you already eat should make going gluten free easy!

Tinkyada Rice Pasta – Some gluten free pastas have a bit of a stale taste and texture. With Tinkyada, you don’t have to worry about that. Its great flavor and light, fluffy texture will make the transition from wheat pasta to rice quite easy. Even those who don’t require a gluten-free diet will enjoy it!

Sami’s Millet & Flax Bread – It used to be that gluten free bread came in two flavors: cardboard or wood. Sami’s Millet & Flax Bread is as soft and flavorful as those others aren’t. It’s hands-down the best I’ve ever tried. Just keep it frozen and when you’re read to use it, pop it in the toaster oven for a minute or two before adding the butter or sandwich fixings.

Mini Recipe:Get the hamburger buns, open one up and top with your favorite gluten free pasta sauce and toppings and bake on 300 degrees for about ten minutes or until crispy. This is a great ‘make-shift pizza’.

Van’s Gluten Free Toaster Waffles– These waffles taste so much like traditional waffles, you’ll find yourself checking the box once or twice to be sure what you’re eating is actually gluten free! They come in different flavors too: Plain, Blueberry and Apple Cinnamon.

GlutenFreeda’s Instant Oatmeal– I always thought that oats were stricken from a gluten free diet but because of the way this brand is processed, I could finally start eating one of my favorite breakfast foods again! It’s prepared just like traditional oatmeal, tastes great and comes in Maple Raisin, Banana Maple and Apple Cinnamon.

Blue Diamond Nut Thins– Got cheese? Then this is the cracker worthy of the topping. Some rice crackers are thin and crumble easily but not these. They have a rich, buttery texture and come in eight tasty flavors to dress up or eat alone. 

Pamela’s Cookies– If you love cookies and milk, try Pamela’s. Unlike some gluten free cookies, Pamela’s have an inviting chewy texture, are made with organic ingredients and come in a wide variety of flavors.

Amy’s Gluten Free Cheese Pizza– One of the trickiest dishes to get right when you’re going gluten free is pizza. If you don’t have the time to make one from scratch at home, I recommend Amy’s. It’s quick, easy and has a tasty flavor. Just bake it in the oven for about 15 minutes and enjoy.

Amy’s Gluten Free Macaroni & Cheese – Macaroni & cheese is my favorite comfort food so I was so happy when I found Amy’s. It’s rich, creamy and delicious and I’ve been told you can’t tell the difference between it and those containing gluten. When you cook it in the oven, instead of the microwave, it gets a nice brown crisp at the top. Yum!

Raw Revolution Breakfast Bars – I actually have a few favorites when it comes to gluten free breakfast bars but I picked these because they are not processed, but organic, live food. They come in six flavors and my personal favorites are raspberry and chocolate and chocolate and coconut. I’m not fond of the spirulina and cashew. It’s got a slimy texture and strange, saccharine sweetness to it that lingers. 

Mr. Spice Condiments – I like Mr. Spice condiments because they’re organic and offer a lot of variety. If you’re looking for something new and interesting, this brand offers nine different flavors from barbeque sauce to Indian curry. My personal favorite is the garlic steak sauce. I use it mixed with plain yogurt for a unique, creamy topping on rice pasta.

There are a lot more gluten free products I love but the ones I’ve suggested above, in my opinion, are the ones that taste the most like their gluten-based counterparts. This might make the transition to gluten free eating easier for you and your family.

I wish you the best in your adventures in the gluten free world. Gluten free living can be tough, but it can also be a chance to get creative!

Note: I am not receiving compensation to endorse any of the above products. They’re just my personal favorites. 

Written by jaimeaheidel
Professional Ghostwriter/Freelance Writer