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Chefs and “foodies” consider many factors when creating their culinary art. Making food look and taste fabulous does take some effort, after all. Well, individuals with celiac disease or gluten intolerance need to add another variable: keep all those delicacies gluten-free!

However, you’ll be rewarded for your diligent efforts, as a completely gluten-free diet usually results in a healed intestine and reversal of symptoms in a matter of months—an astounding relief that more than makes up for the inconvenience of changing your diet! Read the rest of this entry »

If you’ve been diagnosed with celiac disease─or have a sensitivity to gluten─you’re probably making a concerted effort to avoid this ingredient. The problem is, gluten often lurks where you least expect it! If you want to root it out for good, you need to look beyond the obvious suspects. You might be surprised to learn that the following 5 items often harbor gluten: Read the rest of this entry »

Do you enjoy baking? Many people do until they learn that they need to eliminate gluten. But never fear. With a little practice─and a few minor adjustments─you’ll find that you can still create those beloved family favorites, deliciously gluten-free. These tips will boost your odds of success: Read the rest of this entry »

If you have celiac disease (CD), you probably know that effectively managing your diet can take some planning. Avoiding gluten is no small feat, as it’s no longer found in grains alone; it’s also a common ingredient in a host of prepared foods, sauces, and condiments. Read the rest of this entry »

May is National Celiac Awareness Month, inviting a better understanding of a condition that challenges 3 million Americans. One of the toughest aspects of this disease is how misunderstood it can be. In fact, celiac disease (CD) has been called a “clinical chameleon” because it can be so difficult to diagnose. Read the rest of this entry »

Are you transitioning towards more meat-free family meals? If so, you might agree that no matter how well informed one is, the vegetarian family experience is a continual journey. The more you learn about making it work for everyone, the smoother your path will be. These tips can help: Read the rest of this entry »

“The best prescription is knowledge.”– C. Everett Koop, 13th Surgeon General of the United States

By now you probably know that plant-based eating can improve your health, as well as benefiting animals and the earth. Need a few more reasons to swap that fast food burger for a tasty black bean patty? Here you go: Read the rest of this entry »

“Pass up one hamburger, and you’ll save as much water as you conserve by taking 40 showers with a low-flow nozzle.” – Ed Ayres, World Watch Institute

Would you consider a plant-based diet, at least part time? People that do are often motivated by health, weight loss goals, and/or concern for animals. But there’s another reason so powerful that it’s been the subject of numerous books and documentaries. You guessed it: environmental benefits! Without a doubt, going vegetarian is one of the most effective actions you can take to ease the strain on our fragile planet. Here’s how: Read the rest of this entry »

If you’re ready to scale back on meat─whether it’s because you realize it’s not sustainable at current rates of consumption, you’re interested in improved health, love animals, or simply wish to trim a few pounds─a wonderful new approach to food awaits you. So, what are plant-based meals, and how can you create them with ease? Great question! The good news is that vegetarian eating can be healthy, tasty, inexpensive, satisfying─and beautifully simple. Read the rest of this entry »

“Eating an abundance of vegetables, fruits and other plant foods may protect against heart disease, stroke, diabetes, hypertension and birth defects.” – The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Why are so many Americans going vegetarian these days? One factor might be the large body of evidence presented in recent years on the health benefits of meat-free eating. According to the National Academy of Sciences, National Institutes of Health, Senate Select Committee on Nutrition and Human Needs, American Heart Association, American Cancer Society─and at least 20 other health-related organizations in the U.S. and abroad─a produce-rich, low-fat, high-fiber diet offers the greatest disease prevention across the board. Here’s how: Read the rest of this entry »