By Rachel Begun, MS, RD
With the holidays behind us and long winter months ahead, many of us are looking forward to a winter vacation getaway. These days, hotels, resorts and high tourist areas are taking steps to provide greater gluten-free options than even just a few years ago, making vacations easier to plan and certainly more enjoyable.
Are you making a New Year’s resolution to eat healthier while staying gluten-free? This healthy lunch idea comes from Alice Bast, Founder and President of the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA). The citrus in the grapefruit and homemade dressing can help you feel light and bright, even on a dreary winter day.
If you’re used to cringing at tasteless gluten-free “desserts,” we’ve got a special treat for you!
Try this flavorful apple-pear crumble, courtesy of personal chef Amie Valpone. It’s perfect for a holiday party, and can be customized according to your (or your guests’) dietary needs.
By Cheryl McEvoy, NFCA Director of Communications & New Media
Food-filled gift baskets are typically considered a “safe” option for holiday giving. Everyone likes food, right? Well, when your recipient has celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, those gift baskets aren’t once size fits all.
In addition to being a nutrition powerhouse, quinoa is forever versatile. You can make it savory or sweet, all depending on what you mix in. The citrus and honey make the perfect combination in this simple gluten-free recipe, and the cilantro adds a pop of freshness.
By Rachel Begun, MS, RD
November is National Diabetes Month and, in honor of raising awareness, this is Part 2 of a two-part blog series about the connection between celiac disease and type 1 diabetes.
By Cheryl McEvoy, NFCA Director of Communications and New Media
Less than two weeks after Hurricane Sandy struck the Northeast, relief efforts are in full force. No matter where you live in the U.S., there are ways to help.
