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This week’s Brunch-Off features every health food freak’s favorite green veggie: kale!  Kale has become incredibly popular in the last few years, and rightfully so. It’s packed with nutrients, it’s versatile, it’s inexpensive and it’s pretty damn delicious, too. Food bloggers Autumn of Autumn Makes And Does and Brittany of Eating Bird Food show us some new ways to cook with this ubiquitous cold-weather green. More
So, Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi has her own website (padmalakshmi.com). And according to a couple of posts under the “taste” content category, she also has some wonky ideas about diet and health, including a “weight loss poem,” that helps her drop pounds, “without any exercise.” File this under: Celebrity weight loss tips not to follow. More
A poll of registered dietitians found gluten free diets are predicted to be the “most popular approach to weight loss” in 2013 – proving just how gaga Americans go for food fads. Gluten-free eating may be a good idea for some, but in general there’s no reason to think going gluten-free will lead to weight loss. More
OMG. Get your bellies ready, gluten-free eaters, because Dunkin’ Donuts is testing gluten-free bagels and donuts. These wheat-free treats could be arriving very soon in a store near you. More
Being gluten-free, although it’s easier today than it’s ever been, can sometimes suck. Although gluten-free products are increasingly available, the holidays can be a difficult time to abstain from all the delicious treats made with wheat. Make the lives of your celiac friends and family a little easier at this time of year by getting them some holiday gifts that are totally and completely free of gluten. From cosmetics to cookbooks, we’ve found ten awesome gifts for the gluten-free people in your life. More
Thanksgiving, a holiday devoted almost completely to food, can be difficult for people with gluten allergies or sensitivities. All the delicious gluten-filled breads, pies and other dishes are so tempting, so mouthwatering, especially when you see all your non gluten-free relatives happily chowing down. Hopefully, your family and friends are mindful of your allergy, but just in case they need a little nudging to change up the classic Thanksgiving menu, here are a few staple Thanksgiving dishes made gluten free. These are recipes you can use year after year, so you’ll never have to suffer through a holiday meal of just turkey and cranberry sauce ever again. Check out seven of our favorite gluten-free Thanksgiving recipes. More
Actress Jennifer Esposito, who starred on the CBS drama “Blue Bloods,” has Celiac Disease, and according to her, it cost her a job. The actress, who was diagnosed recently and has since gone on a mission to educate others about gluten-free products and Celiac Disease, says that she requested a reduced schedule to accommodate medical treatments, as recommended by her doctors. But when she proposed cutting back on work hours, she says CBS gave her the boot. More
In the last two years or so, it seems like everyone knows someone who either has a gluten intolerance, or has, for another reason, decided to at least try a gluten-free diet. And while it’s not right for everyone, authors Peter Bronski and Melissa McLean Jory, MNT, think it may hold a secret power for a lot of athletes (and regular folks who like to be active). More
We’ve already shared some surprising places where gluten lurks in your daily life. But one that may have a larger effect on you than you realize is hiding in your purse and in your medicine cabinet: cosmetics. Gluten is in scores of cosmetic products, including mascara, lotion and even shampoo, and could be the cause of your unexplained rash or skin reaction. More
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While a gluten free diet may seem like the latest way for celebs like Peter Sarsgaard and Miley Cyrus to shed some weight, the fact is that for the millions of Americans who have celiac disease or another condition which leads to gluten intolerance, it’s no health trend. Which means that even a hint of gluten can lead to serious health consequences. But it can be hard to know which food, cosmetic, or even household items may contain gluten. Some may surprise you. More
Peter Sarsgaard is better-known for playing creepy dudes in movies than proffering health advice, but he recently went “from chunky to reasonable” thanks to running, and a diet that involved going gluten-free, according to a new video on Be Well Weekend with Dr. Frank Lipman. Oh, and he says it also helped him feel a lot more healthy. More
Remember yesterday how I was talking about how hard it is to have any kind of specialty diet? The handy folks over at Fooducate have made it a little easier, with the release of their new gluten free and allergy app, which allows you to easily see what is and isn’t in your prospective food. More
Oh, America. You just can’t seem to stem your incredulity at the increasing popularity of gluten-free eating, can you? A new article out from the Associated Press trods the same tired idea that gluten-free eating is a trendy fad, a scam people are buying into on the premise of healthier eating. But going gluten-free is not a trend, nor a scam: it’s a way of living that has improved the lives and health of lots of American eaters. More
Last week, we got great gluten-free, vegan baking tips from Colette Martin, author of Learning to Bake Allergen-Free, shared some of her best baking tips with us, but we also got her to share a few summer dessert ideas, including her vegan, gluten-free strawberry tart recipe. More
