Many people believe that if you can't eat wheat, then it is okay to eat spelt. It is said that spelt is easier on the digestive system than wheat and so it has been called a "wheat alternative." Spelt products, including bread, were even labeled as "wheat-free" prior to 2006. … [Read more...] about Is spelt safe for a wheat-free or gluten-free diet?
Spinach smoothies that you and your kids will love!
I didn't believe it when someone first suggested to me to put raw spinach in a smoothie -- and that my kids would like it. It took me a year to actually try it. Well, guess what? It really does work -- you can't even taste the spinach! At first I hid the fact that I was … [Read more...] about Spinach smoothies that you and your kids will love!
Could Chinese herbs be used to treat asthma and food allergy?
One of the most difficult things about food allergies is that there is no sure treatment and the only way to avoid a reaction is to avoid the food that causes it. As a parent of a child with severe food allergies, I can only hope that a cure will be found so that I don't have to … [Read more...] about Could Chinese herbs be used to treat asthma and food allergy?
Gluten-Free Indian Samosas
Yesterday I made an Indian meal in honor of all the Oscars I knew that Slumdog Millionaire was going to win. I was rooting for the film since a) my husband lived in Mumbai for a couple of years, and b) we spent our honeymoon in India, and c) it was the only Oscar-nominated movie … [Read more...] about Gluten-Free Indian Samosas
Eating gluten-free, allergen-free at fast food chains
THIS POST HAS BEEN UPDATED AS OF 2/1/2020! I almost never eat fast food. I used to -- I remember going through the drive-through at the local Jack-in-the-Box and ordering 3 Super Tacos! They were delicious, in a I-don't-want-to-know-what's-in-it kind of way. Now I do know … [Read more...] about Eating gluten-free, allergen-free at fast food chains
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