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Gluten-Free Diet Basics
May 1st, 2013There are a great many reasons people choose to go gluten-free, and they are doing so in record numbers. If you’re at the point of deciding to cut gluten out—either on a trial basis or as a permanent life change—here are some things you’ll need to know.
Reasons to go gluten-free
How to get started on a gluten-free dietBy Carla SpacherThe Gluten-Free Diet and Digestive Health
March 1st, 2013The gluten-free movement has gained ground quickly over the past few years, but this is more than a flash-in-the-pan fad dietary trend. For a large segment of the population, there are some very good reasons to go gluten-free that have nothing to do with trending popularity and everything to do with overall health.
What is gluten?
Skip the Gluten and Prevent DiseaseBy Carla SpacherGluten-Free Cosmetics
February 1st, 2013Gluten has become a great concern for those with celiac disease. This autoimmune digestive disease interferes with an individual’s ability to digest food and absorb nutrients. Without a known cure, the only effective treatment is a gluten-free lifestyle.
Fast and Gluten-Free
April 1st, 2012Among all the health-food buzzwords out there, gluten-free really stands out, backed by a noticeable increase in everything from gluten-free restaurant menu items to gluten-free foods and cookbooks. While some people ditch gluten-containing foods to help them lose weight, others make the switch because health reasons force them to.
Gluten-free products to satisfy your sweet tooth.Sensitive to Gluten? Prepare for Early Menopause
October 5th, 2011Women who have undiagnosed Celiac disease or untreated gluten sensitivites are likely to experience menopause earlier than women who are not sensitive to gluten due to the lowered estrogen levels this condition creates.
Sneaky Sources of Gluten
February 1st, 2008Here’s a guide to foods with hidden sources of wheat from Shelley Case, RD, author of Gluten-Free Diet: A Comprehensive Resource Guide (Case Nutrition Consulting, 2006) and a leading expert in the field.
Food: Soy sauce
The culprit: Wheat or hydrolyzed wheat proteinIt takes more than banning bagels and beer to purge gluten from your diet.By Lisa Turner
