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Gluten Free Eating – What’s So Bad About Cheating?

When you are out with other people, it can seem very tempting to just give in and eat a bit of gluten – that small piece of cake or a bit of that pizza that smells so good. It won’t hurt, will it?  Read more …

Gluten Free Eating – What is Inulin and Why is it in My Bread?

Inulin is a fairly new addition to gluten free baking. A product most often extracted from chicory root, it can replace sugar and fat in some products, adds fiber, helps promote good bacteria in your gut, and may even help your body absorb calcium. Read more …

Eating Gluten Free – Is Mustard OK?

Is mustard gluten free? In its raw seed form, yes, but when it is mixed into prepared mustard paste, flour, beer, or malt vinegar is sometimes added. This is a “read the label every time” products but if the ingredient list doesn’t include flour, beer or malt vinegar, go ahead an enjoy it.  Read more …

Gluten Free Eating – Build a Quick GF Supper

The idea of cooking a gluten free meal might seem overwhelming at first, but it is not as difficult as it might seem. You need to leave out bread, noodles, croutons, bread crumbs, wheat flour and soy sauce, but when you look at the ingredients that are available to you, you have lot of options without spending a lot of money on special gluten free foods. Read more …

Gluten Free Eating – Finding Specialty Foods

Helping you find basic gluten free food once you get started eating gluten free. This article includes suggestions on where to shop, what to buy, and why you really do need a new toaster.  Read more …