For more years than she cares to remember, La Vaughn Kemnow, 73, of Chiloquin, Oregon, was plagued by unrelenting stomach ailments, heartburn, bloating, sharp pain along with extreme mental and physical fatigue. Whatever virus or bug happened to be floating around, Kemnow would catch. "Eventually I got so sick, I had to quit my job and rely on my aging mother to do all my … [Read more...]
The “fad” that isn’t going away.
More than ever, people in the United States stumble through aisles at the grocery store, lined with gluten-free products. From cake mixes to pasta sauces, gluten seems to be the new buzzword. According to the Nielsen Company, sales of gluten-free products have been rising steadily. Is it really just a fad or is there more to the hype than the media is letting on? Gluten … [Read more...]
How to Avoid Food Allergy Traps
An estimated 15 million people have one or more food allergies in the United States. For them, social gatherings with food can be an exercise in anxiety as they navigate the buffet table in search of foods that are safe to eat. Dr. Kara Wada, an allergy and immunology physician at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, says while you might not want to bother the … [Read more...]
A Delicious, Gluten Free Thanksgiving is Possible!
Certified nutritionist?and author Aimee Aristotelous says, "Sticking to your gluten-free nutrition goals during the holidays is actually simple, and you don?t have to give up your favorite meal traditions."?Aimee, who also avoids gluten,??offers tips on how to have a?delicious,?gluten-free holiday: 1. There are many healthy gluten-free holiday choices. Believe it or not, … [Read more...]
Surprising Foods That May Contain Gluten
Did you know that some restaurant eggs use pancake batter in the eggs to make them extra fluffy? Or that some potato chips contain wheat starch or malt vinegar? Learn more about these hidden sources of gluten. Oats In their purest form, oats are naturally gluten-free. However, many oats are processed in factories where cross-contamination is a concern. And in some cases, … [Read more...]