It’s hard to avoid wheat in processed foods, but more options are available. It used to be impossible to have a normal life without gluten. You couldn’t go out to eat, bake, have pasta, bread, or many, many, processed foods. While that last part is still true — many are often stunned to find out […]
Flavorful Vegetarian, Meat, and Gluten-Free Chili Recipes
Did you know October is National Chili Month? If you haven’t cooked up a simmering pot of chili yet this season, there’s still time. Follow these recipes created by Twin Cities chef and cookbook author Robin Asbell for Real Food Magazine, when planning the menu for your next family dinner, Halloween potluck at work, or chili cook-off […]
Tips for Sticking to a Gluten-Free Diet
Changing the way you eat and sticking to a gluten-free diet is not going to be the easiest thing in the world to do, but it’s one of the most important things you need to do when it comes to a gluten-free diet. It’s hard to change the foods you eat and eat foods that […]
Tips for Shopping & Reading Labels
Shopping at the grocery store can be a challenge at times because of the people and the changes the stores makes so you see new products. When you’re shopping for gluten-free products it can be an even bigger challenge. These foods may be placed in one section or they may be spread throughout the store, […]
How to Eat Gluten-Free when you are Dining Out
Dining out can be very relaxing and enjoyable for most, but that’s not the case for those that eat gluten-free. It’s important to make sure there isn’t any cross contamination and that’s where it’s hard to dine out. It’s also important to make sure your server knows exactly what gluten-free is and if she doesn’t […]
Common Gluten-Free Mistakes
Making a mistake and how you deal with it when it comes to eating gluten-free will depend on how serious your condition is and what you eat. Eating the wrong food could land you in the hospital and that’s not what you want, so it’s important you do what you can to make sure you […]