If you’re a fan of chewing gum after a meal or simply for the flavor, but you worry about the aspartame and who knows what else, Glee Gum could be something new for you to try.

Most gums on the market are filled with all sorts of artificial ingredients but Glee Gum is different. Glee Gum is made using all-natural coloring, flavoring and sweeteners. There is no aspartame, preservatives or GMOs. Aspartame gets a lot of bad press and it’s rare to find a gum free from aspartame so this is pretty great news. Click to continue reading »

This month by Dr. Susan Blum released her new book, The Immune System Recovery Plan. Dr. Blum is certainly a credible advocate for the gluten-free community. She is both being a medical doctor, as well as holds a master’s degree in public health. Her research focuses on autoimmune disease that plagues people all over the world, from thyroid disease to Crohn’s disease to Celiac disease.

While I’m sure most of you are aware when it comes to doctors and illness, they often retroactively treat symptoms (take X to relieve GI distress), rather than treat the root of the problem. Dr. Blum focuses her practice on preventative treatment, seeking to explore what is causing disease or gastrointestinal distress.

Her book systematically explores how the immune system is affected by what we eat. She delves into the issues on a deeper level, offering practical solutions to healing damaged guts and rebuilding our systems’ natural protective abilities. As most Celiacs have discovered through their own trial and error, it is oftentimes the processed foods that cause us the most problems. Moreover, if Click to continue reading »

When I first heard about I Heart Keenwah, I loved their company name! On first hearing about the mysterious quinoa, the gluten-free grain which isn’t actually a grain at all, did you try searching for it by typing in “keenwah” or was that just me?

Now that I’ve had the pleasure of trying I Heart Keenwah’s quinoa bites, I can now say that I’m also a fan of their delicious gluten-free treats as well as their fun name.

Quinoa is the only grain which is a complete source of protein, meaning that it contains all 9 essential amino acids. As well as being a great source of protein, it’s also gluten-free, low-glycemic, high in fiber and packed with a whole bunch of vitamins and minerals. Sounds pretty great to me! Click to continue reading »

Who is ready for Part Two of the Best of Gluten-Free Awards Winners?

Best Gluten-Free Multi/All-Purpose Baking Mix:

Bob’s Red Mill All-Purpose Gluten-Free Baking Flour

Best Gluten-Free Cereal:

Honey Nut Chex

Best Gluten-Free Hot Cereal:

Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free Mighty Tasty Hot Cereal

Best Gluten-Free Frozen Waffles:

Vans All Natural Frozen Waffles

Best Gluten-Free Crackers:

Blue Diamond Nut Thins

Best Gluten-Free Pretzels and Snacks:

Glutino Pretzel Twists

Best Gluten-Free Granola or Snack Bar:

Kind Bars

Best Gluten-Free Soy Sauce:

San-J Tamari Gluten-Free Soy Sauce

Best Gluten-Free Breadcrumbs:

Glutino

Best Gluten-Free Beer:

Anheuser Busch Redbridge Beer

Best Gluten-Free Hard Cider:

Woodchuck Amber Cider

Best Gluten-Free Menu:

P F Chang’s

Best Gluten-Free Pizza Restaurant:

UNO Chicago Grill

Best Gluten-Free Prepared or Microwave Meal:

Amy’s Kitchen Gluten-Free Meals

Best Gluten-Free Lunch Meat or Frozen Meat:

Boar’s Head

Best Gluten-Free Veggie Burger or Vegetarian Meat Option:

Amy’s Kitchen

Best Gluten-Free Mail Order Bakery:

Katz Gluten-Free

Best Gluten-Free Shopping:

Whole Foods

Best Gluten-Free Cookbook:

The Gluten-Free Gourmet: Living Well Without Wheat by Bette Hagman

Best Gluten-Free Magazine:

Living Without

Best Gluten-Free Blog: TIE!

Gluten-Free Girl and the Chef  AND  Gluten-Free on a Shoestring

Best Gluten-Free Online Product Discovery Resources:

www.glutenfreessaver.com

Triumph Dining is very excited to be appearing at the Gluten & Allergen Free Expo this weekend in beautiful Chicago! Join us on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st April at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel in Schaumburg, Illinois for lots of gluten free fun.

As with all of these fantastic Gluten Free & Allergen Free Expo events, attendees can expect over 150 vendors selling and sampling gluten & allergen-free products. As well as food, there will also be personal care products, vitamins and supplements and green household cleaning alternatives. There will also be a dedicated peanut/nut-free area and a special area for gluten-free kids. Click to continue reading »

To follow up on a previous post, the cosmetics industry is one that overlooks its effects on the gluten sensitive. As I mentioned before, not all Celiac’s have topical reactions to gluten, but for many, skin rashes are a painful reminder of their disease.

Recently a Missouri legislator has been advocating for a bill that would require manufacturers and wholesalers of ALL hygiene products (i.e. shampoo, conditioner, soap, deodorant, etc.) to clearly state on their label whether or not they are gluten-free. This would be a huge step in the gluten-free awareness and labeling, as even food products do not have to advertise “gluten-free” (they do have to clearly list if they contain wheat in the ingredients, but a “gluten-free” stamp is not currently the required label). Click to continue reading »

If you haven’t yet heard of Go Picnic, they make boxes of ready-to-eat meals which are small enough to take with you when on-the-go and don’t need any refrigeration, heating or preparation. They are a great if you’re looking for a convenient meal that you can eat anytime, anywhere.

The meals are nutritionally balanced and each variety features a combination of protein, fiber and fruit using wholesome ingredients. They have a line of gluten-free meals, as well as vegan, vegetarian and kosher options. All of the food items in each box are individually wrapped and utensils are included as required.  Click to continue reading »

The time has finally arrived to reveal the winners of another incredibly successful Best of Gluten-Free Awards!

A huge thank you goes out to everyone that participated in the survey!

We will be posting more category winners periodically so stay tuned! Below are the first round of winners.

Best Gluten-Free Sandwich Bread:

Udi’s White Sandwich Bread Loaf

Best Gluten-Free Multigrain Bread:

Udi’s Soft & Hearty Whole Grain Bread Loaf

Best Gluten-Free Specialty Bread:

Udi’s Cinnamon Raisin

Best Gluten-Free Pasta:

Tinkyada Gluten-Free Rice Pasta

Best Gluten-Free Pizza Crust:

Udi’s

Best Gluten-Free Hamburger and/or Hot dog Buns:

Udi’s

Best Gluten-Free Bagels:

Udi’s

Best Gluten-Free English Muffins:

Glutino

Best Gluten-Free Tortillas:

Mission Foods Corn Tortillas

Best Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies:

Pamela’s Products Chunky Chocolate Chip Cookies

Best Gluten-Free “Other” Cookies:

Glutino Lemon Wafers

Best Gluten-Free Doughnuts:

Kinnikinnick

Best Gluten-Free Frozen Pizza:

Udi’s Frozen Pizza

Best Gluten-Free Pre Made Baked Goods:

Udi’s Muffins

Best Gluten-Free Bread Mix:

Bob’s Red Mill

Best Gluten-Free Dessert Mix:

Betty Crocker Gluten Free Cake Mix, Assorted Flavors

Best Gluten-Free Brownie Mix:

Betty Crocker Gluten-Free Chocolate Brownie Mix

Best Gluten-Free Pie Crust Mix:

Gluten-Free Pantry Perfect Pie Crust Mix

Best Gluten-Free Breakfast Mix:

Pamela’s Products Pancake Mix & Bisquick Gluten-Free Pancake and waffle Mix

Best Gluten-Free Granola:

Udi’s Granola

Store House Foods offer a variety of Pouch-to-Plate soups and entrees, all of which are gluten-free. They may be something to check out if you have a busy schedule and fancy something speedy and simple for lunch or dinner.

The beginnings of Store House Foods came in 2009 with founder, Yvonne Williams. She aimed to develop a line of products that would address the needs of people with celiac disease and gluten intolerance.

For meat eaters, entrees are available in Southwest BBQ Chicken Rice & Beans and Click to continue reading »

Our friends at Better Batter recently introduced gluten-free snack bars. The bars are a bit different than your regular gluten-free treats. Each supports one of the company’s causes and is named for the child that chose the philanthropy. The brownie batter, Caedon’s, supports providing clean water for kids in developing countries. Cherry chocolate Kaylee’s promotes Celiac awareness. Zion’s chocolate mint supports Autism awareness and research.

Our testers found these bars dense and flavorful. They’re easy to throw in your purse or your kid’s backpack in case you end up somewhere with limited food options. Click to continue reading »