Gluten free Information

The recommendations - guides and original lists have been used by myself and my family as well as many others with very positive results. In reading this information on our site, you can have the benefit of more than 50 years experience behind the Lists and Healthy Living Guide 'Basic Keys'. You can read more about us by clicking on "Our Story".

By using the Basic Keys for healthy living and the Yes List for good healthy food and the No List of unhealthy foods and the Vitamins and Health Supplements , you will be well on your way to good health and a long healthy life.

As you read further on this gluten free information page, you will see that we have highlighted a few of the gluten-free products we use and recommend. A simple change in diet may help you feel better and begin your healing process.

• Are you feeling tired and sluggish?
• Are you having constant chronic problems with your digestive system?
• Do you have a low or suppressed immune system?
• Does your abdominal area stay bloated and uncomfortable?
• Can't remember the last time you felt great and full of energy?
• Are you wondering what could possibly be wrong?
• Are you at a loss as to how to proceed?
• Do you have more questions than answers?

Join the club ! I know exactly how you feel. Before I was made aware of this important gluten free information. I was in the same boat as you for YEARS . My abdominal area was almost always bloated - distended and uncomfortable-painful, sometimes almost rigid to the touch. I could go on for months like this.

Sore muscles - lower back pain - queasiness- general feeling of listlessness - low/no energy...tired all the time - no stamina - depressed - bloated abdomen - seem to catch every virus that you are exposed to . . .

Another problem can be diarrhea - gas - you can lose or gain weight. Another very debilitating problem can be Vitamin and mineral deficiencies.

Accompanying the vitamin and mineral deficiencies. . . there can be a devastating lowering of your immune system.

If you are not able to absorb the nutrients your body needs. Your pH balance will be acidic and you will open the door to illness and disease.

Remember - everything is connected .....You must treat your entire system as a whole. If you look at one problem as separate and un-related to another, you will not have the good positive results you hope to achieve.

Think of a stone being thrown into the water. The stone is a symbol for the bad or unhealthy food or chemical put into your body. The STONE will not hit the bottom of the pond without a ripple effect moving outward and effecting everything. You will need to start with a good solid foundation for your entire body and then all will progress from there.

With this gluten free information you will understand the importance of eliminating gluten from your normal healthy every day diet.

Gluten is the protein part of a number of popular grains used in many many processed foods and everyday items , such as bread, bagels, cereals,and flours. Gluten is in Wheat - Barley - Rye and in other related grains. The glutenin in wheat flour is what gives bread dough it's elasticity and makes bagels chewy.

More Culprits :

• Spelt
• Durum flour
• Cous Cous
• Bulgar
• Semolina
• Kamut

If you have Celiac Disease you must AVOID GLUTEN and eliminate it from your diet forever. But many people, who have not been diagnosed with Celiac disease - may have wheat allergies or an intolerance to wheat products.

It has been shown that a gluten free diet can improve the overall quality of life for people with Celiac Disease - Gluten Intolerance and other food allergies. Because once the cycle of inflammation of your intestines begins, you may start to notice the negative side effects of foods that normally would not bother you.

Your small intestine can become damaged when it comes in contact with gluten (if you are sensitive to it) and then become inflamed and swollen. This inflammation can lead to other problems, such as the inability to absorb the nutrients from your foods.

You may feel tired - run down and listless. You catch nearly every virus or illness that you are exposed to.

One thing leads to another and you are on a slippery slope to chronic illnesses and a poor quality of life.

A GLUTEN FREE DIET
MAKES GOOD SENSE FOR EVERYONE

It's simple, easy and you may start to feel the positive results almost immediately. Start now and eliminate gluten from your diet and perhaps be on your way to feeling better.

When you eliminate gluten, you are ALSO going to begin the process of eliminating the Yeast/Candida fungus in your system. That is why it is so important to start now. We hope that the gluten free information here on this page and others on this website will help you realize how important this is and how much better you will feel, once you change your diet.

It's not as hard as you may think,if I can do it, you can too. Good health, renewed energy and emotional well-being will be your reward.

Check the labels if you buy any packaged foods !

Be on the lookout for:

• Flour
• Vegetable Protein
• Malt
• Modified Food Starch
• Vegetable gum
• Stabilizers
• Starch
• Flavoring
• Emulsifiers
• Hydrolized Plant Protein
• Soy

We are so fortunate that there are so many gluten free products on the market now.Many people have become aware of gluten intolerance in the general population and how so many more people are sensitive to this product than we ever even thought to consider.

Before going out on the town . . . be sure to check out our - "Gluten-Free Restaurants Guide" - for gluten free information on the popular chain restaurants and a link to their gluten free menu pages.

Gluten free grains are superior in nutritional content and value than the more common grains....

Using gluten free products requires some getting used to. You will need to start experimenting yourself and use a bit of imagination. Any mild inconvenience is certainly more than worth it when you consider the very wide ranging positive effects on your health you will experience by taking this simple step.

We order many of the gluten free products we use online from, glutenfree.com , they ship to the U.S. and Canada.

You can shop at your own leisure at any time of the night or day. They are a very reputable company and have lots of products to choose from. Their prices are comparable and in many cases lower than buying the same products in the chain Health Food stores. Saves you time AND money. Especially with gas prices nowadays - You can't beat that!

Some of you may have a long-standing experience and familiarity with gluten free products - but when our family began to eat gluten free items, we didn't have a clue as to what to buy or where to start. That's why we have put a few of our favorites here, with brief explanations, to help you get started without too much difficulty.

If you are imaginative, you can try your own hand at putting together your own mixtures and in this way you will have complete control over all the ingredients. We hope this short list will help to give you a few ideas.

You will need to keep in mind that since the (Gluten-free) flours have no ingredient for elasticity you will need to add your own. Such as Glutino - Xanthan Gum, or sometimes a bit of potato flour for moistness . . .

Experiment, it won't take you long to get the hang of it! Or - you can avoid some of the dismal failures I and my family had to endure - by getting a few good cookbooks! They take away the guesswork and disappointment.

Since some of you may not be familiar with Gluten free products - we are highlighting a few of the common everyday products that we use on a regular basis.

Quinoa- (keen-wa) - (Quinoa) is the king of grains - a Perfect protein with a wide range of amino acids. It has approximately 17% high quality protein. You can use it as a cereal or use the flour. The flour is very delicious! It has a distinctive flavor - nutty and full bodied. Sorry at this time we don't see the ground quinoa at gluten free.com. You can also use Quinoa in place of rice - cook as you would cook rice, then you can add whatever you like. Glutenfree.com, has... Alti Plano - Quinoa Hot Cereal Variety - It's really good and of course, it has all the healthy benefits of Quinoa.

Bob's Red Mill Almond Meal/Flour - We blend in with other flours or use on it's own , depending on what we are cooking.

Glutino - White Rice Flour (2lb) - Contains fiber - B vitamins and iron as well as niacin and calcium.

Bob's Red Mill - Buckwheat Flour - Buckwheat is not a variety of wheat , but is a member of the rhubarb family. It is highly nutritious and tasty too.

Bob's Red Mill - Sweet White Sorghum Flour - Nice to add to baked goods.

Bob's Red Mill - All-Purpose Baking Flour - is fine on it's own, or you can add a bit of some other flour, depending on your taste. I find the flavor too intense for baked goods, so I use it for 'breading' or coating meats, etc. to saute'.

Bob's Red Mill - Organic Coconut Flour - This is versatile and delicious. Coconut flour is high in fiber, low in digestible carbohydrate, a good source of protein and can be used to make a variety of delicious baked goods, snacks, desserts, and main dishes. Recipes using coconut flour are so delicious that you won't be able to tell that they aren't made with wheat. Coconut is naturally low in carbohydrates.

Bob's Red Mill - Homemade Wonderful Bread Mix - This is really delicious!

Dowd & Rogers - Italian Chestnut Flour - Description: Imported from Italy, our chestnut flour is full of sweet, nutty flavor. The perfect ingredient for adding more flavor to all your baked goods. Substitute up to one-third of the recommended flour in your favorite recipes with chestnut flour. And unlike other nut flours, chestnut flour is remarkably low in fat -- a single serving contains only 1 gram of fat!

Spectrum - Organic Shortening - This a healthy, trans-fat free alternative to traditional shortening for flaky crusts and crispy fries.

Cream Hill Estates - Lara’s Rolled Oats (1 kg) - This is delicious cereal. Description: These are old fashioned style and can be cooked as a hot cereal or porridge and can be used in recipes. Guaranteed pure oats that are free from contamination with wheat, barley, rye and other grains. A portion of sales is donated to celiac disease research.

Ener-G - Seattle Brown Bread - A delicious sliced bread that's great for toast and sandwiches. Suitable for traveling, too.

La Tortilla Factory - Ivory Teff Wraps - These wraps are so convenient. Just put your favorite ingredients in - presto - "wrap and roll". They taste great too.

All the baking mixes are fantastic,because you don't have to guess, just add the extra ingredients and viola !

Pamela's Products - Baking & Pancake Mix 4lb

Look for :"Bob's Red Mill" - "Gluten-free Pantry" - "Really Great Food" - "Pamela's Products" - "Glutino" - these are a few popular brands to look for when shopping Gluten Free.

A good idea for you to also keep on hand something to take with you on shopping trips , etc. So that you aren't tempted by all the delicious/treacherous ( free samples).
ANDI - Bar - Vanilla Shake - I like this one alot - it has 15 grams of protein and a little fructose. But, the ingredients are good , and it will stave off temptation when you are out and about. They may contain traces of peanuts and other nuts - so always be on the lookout if you are allergic to nuts.

Bumble Bar - Lemon - lemony with chewy toasted sesame seeds in this lively bar. A delicious, tangy indulgence that's also healthful. We love this one.

Publications - No More Cupcakes & Tummy Aches - A Story for Parents and Their Celiac Children to Share.by Jax Peters Lowell Ilustrated by Jane Kirkwood 38 pages.

"Izzie wasn’t very tall for seven. Not even for six. Or five. Even if she stood on her tippy, tippy toes, her pony tail, just reached the top of Daddy’s chair..."

So begins the tale of the little girl who believes that by eating lots of cupcakes, she will get tall, maybe even tall enough to be a ballerina. Too many cupcakes cause a tummy ache and the trouble starts. Living gluten-free isn’t a piece of cake until Izzie learns that being special is really what makes you tall. Beautifully illustrated and with a foreword by Alessio Fasano, M.D., Director of the Center for Celiac Research, Lowell’s charming and emotionally honest tale, complete with resources and a real-life happy ending in the form of a gluten- and lactose-free cupcake recipe from Whole Foods Market Gluten-Free Bakehouse chef Lee Tobin, will live in the hearts of parents and children for generations to come.

Publications - WF/GF Cookbook for Kids & Working Adults - A great recipe book by Connie Sarros. Recipes the kids will love to prepare for themselves. Easy, enjoyable and delicious.

A "Cookbook for Kids and Working Adults" by Connie Sarros. This compilation of delicious recipes is Wheat Free, Gluten Free cooking at its best. Recipes the kids will love to prepare for themselves. Easy, enjoyable and delicious. Great for the working parents. Let your child help with the preparation of these recipes, which range from breakfast, breads, desserts, main dishes, drinks, snacks, and side dishes.

The Best Ever Wheat & Gluten-Free Baking Book - There was a time when being diagnosed with celiac disease or learning you had a sensitivity to wheat or gluten meant a lifetime of dry, tasteless baked goods that crumbled in your hands and often weren't worth the effort you put in to make them. Not any more!

In this book you'll find more than 200 easy-to-follow recipes - from moist and hearty breads and muffins to sweet-tooth-satisfying cookies, cakes, and pies - that friends and family will devour. Made with a variety of healthful grains and flours that are packed with protein, these tasty treats will boost energy levels and lift spirits. Remember to make substitutions according to the No List Foods and Yes List Foods . Example: substitute Carob or Carob powder for Chocolate.

- Triumph Dining Cards - These are handy and convenient. The cards are laminated and have food items in different types of cuisines, for instance "Italian" - "French" - "Mexican", etc. You can put in your purse or fold and put in a wallet. Keep them with you to refer to when dining out.

For more information on eating out at the major chain restaurants, pop over to our Gluten Free Restaurants Guide.

Need help staying healthy and reducing pain? Read more GLUTEN FREE INFORMATION - Yes List for good healthy food and look through the list. It should help you with more ideas for your new gluten free diet .

Please be sure to read all the gluten free information and MORE, by just clicking our page links - Natural Cure for IBS and More AND Natural Cures for Celiac and More. All the information on these pages are to help you heal and stay healthy.

Start spending your time doing the things you enjoy, rather than sitting in the doctor's waiting room.

OUR family and friends , as well as many others, have had completely positive results following the guidelines and advice here and we want everyone to have the same opportunity we have had to take control of our lives and regain our health. Now YOU have the opportunity to take control of your own health issues .

We will continue to bring you the latest information and let you know of any products or treatments that are having success in enhancing the positive effects of your new healthy lifestyle.

Remember to keep a journal - or notes on a calendar, just be sure to track your progress. By making notes you will have quick easy reference when you add something new to your diet or make any changes. This way you can see at a glance if you have any "adverse" or good "positive" reactions.

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