By Rachel Begun, MS, RD
I am often asked which ingredients I believe are essential to eating gluten-free healthfully and happily. While there are many I recommend, here are three that top my list right now, for their flavor, good nutrition and contribution to making a variety of gluten-free foods.
By Cheryl McEvoy, NFCA Director of Communications & New Media
Where I grew up, it wasn’t officially fall until the local Cider Mill opened its doors. From apple pie to apples by the pound, they had everything. (My favorite was the Frapple – a frozen apple slushie.)
I haven’t been back in years, but my guess is their gluten-free options are limited. Fortunately, my friend Chef Oonagh Williams shared this recipe for Gluten-Free Creamy Apple Tart. Tip: For a shortcut, use a premade gluten-free pie crust or gluten-free pie crust mix.
Ever since Elisabeth Hasselbeck announced that she had gone gluten-free and felt fabulous, people across the nation are tossing their wheat products out the window and replacing everything from bread to cereal to dessert with gluten-free variations. The challenge: some of the products taste, well, yucky. Meet that challenge with this list of Hall of Fame Gluten-Free Winners:
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Today is National Celiac Awareness Day. According to the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, more than 2 million (or 1 in 133) people in the United States have celiac disease. Also known as celiac sprue, celiac disease is characterized by an abnormal immune response to gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, rye and, to a lesser extent, oats.
While there is no cure for celiac disease, those who have been diagnosed can live normal, healthy lives if they follow a gluten-free diet and lifestyle. There are many foods that are naturally gluten free, but increased awareness of the disease has also led to the development of many prepared gluten-free food products.
Whether you’ve been diagnosed with celiac disease or simply prefer to eat gluten-free foods, this recipe for Gluten-Free Swiss Chard Sushi is a great main dish that’s also vegetarian friendly, and absolutely delicious!
Gluten-Free Swiss Chard Sushi
By Cheryl McEvoy, Director of Communications & New Media, NFCA
As the nation tracked Hurricane Isaac this week, it was a good reminder to make sure your emergency plans are in place. You can never be too prepared for a natural disaster, and that’s even more apparent when you have special dietary needs.
By Amie Valpone, HHC, AADP, personal chef
Popsicles aren’t just for kids. These gluten-free and vegan refreshing homemade pops are a wholesome treat for the whole family. Make them for a sweet ending to your Labor Day celebration!
Serves: 16
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By Rachel Begun, MS, RD
Are you gluten-free and heading off to college? Do you think you are exempt from gaining the proverbial “Freshman 15”? Think again.
There is misinformation and hype floating around suggesting the gluten-free diet is a weight-loss diet. As a seasoned and experienced registered dietitian and expert in the gluten-free arena, I’m here to tell you that it just isn’t so. Read more →
