6 Tips + 75 GF School Lunch Ideas = Happy Kids

6 Tips for Gluten Free Lunches

Buy a fun lunch box for smaller kids
Invest in a good thermos and lunch size cooler to keep things hot and cold
Let them plan their own lunches to be sure they will enjoy what’s in it
Substitute Sunbutter for peanut butter if your child is in a nut free class. It’s [...]

Gluten Free Airport Fare from To-Go to Gourmet

Are you flying any time soon? Chances are high that you will be passing through one of the following airports and may find yourself searching for something to eat. Can you actually find good gluten food? Yes! Grab something from to-go to gourmet if you know what to look for.
I ran across an article recently [...]

Should I Get Tested for Celiac Before Going Gluten Free?

This information is not intended to give any recommendation, be medical advice or to replace the advice of any medical professional, but just to present differing points of view on this issue.
First of all, if you already know you have an auto-immune disorder, a wheat allergy, ADD, Autism, Migraines, or any other health issue that [...]

Why Go Gluten Free?

Why a Gluten Free Diet?
There are many reasons one would choose to begin a gluten free diet. It’s suddenly a trendy Hollywood diet, but for the vast majority of the people that are living gluten free, it is a lifestyle, not a trend.
Since it is the only known treatment for celiac disease, you will find [...]

What to Avoid on a Gluten Free Diet

What is Gluten and Where is it Found
Gluten (from Latin gluten “glue”) is the composite of two proteins called gliadin and glutenin. These exist, conjoined with starch, in the endosperms of some grass-related grains: wheat, rye, and barley. It is commonly found in most bakery items and packaged foods.
On a Gluten [...]

What CAN I Eat?

What can I eat on a Gluten Free diet?
Many foods that you already eat are gluten free!
Foods that are usually gluten free:

Fresh meats, fish and poultry (not breaded, batter-coated or marinated)
Fruits
Most dairy products (milk, cheeses, yogurts)
Nuts
Potatoes
Rice
Vegetables

Safe Grains, Starches & Seeds:
Experimenting with some of these ingredients can be a fun way to come up with new [...]

Risks on a Gluten Free Diet

Diet Deficiencies
People who follow a gluten-free diet may have low levels of certain vitamins and nutrients in their diets. Many grains are enriched with vitamins. Avoiding grains with a gluten-free diet may mean eating fewer of these enriched products. Ask your dietitian or doctor to review your diet to see that you’re getting enough:

B Vitamins
D [...]

Gluten Free Resources

Gluten Free Resources
Gluten Freeville
Recipes, product reviews, book reviews, gluten free news, restaurant reviews, tips
Gluten Freeville Facebook page
Discussions and tons of great gluten free people to connect with
Books:
The First 2 MUST-have books in your Gluten Free library:
Living Gluten Free for Dummies
Cecelia’s Gluten-Free Shopping Guide 2009/2010 Edition
Over 30,000 GF products found in the grocery store to make [...]

Poll: Other Foods You Avoid because of Sensitivity/Allergy

Many people who avoid gluten are also sensitive or react to other foods. How about you (or the gluten free person in your family)? In addition to gluten, what other foods to you have a sensitivity/allergy/intolerance to and avoid?
Check all that apply.

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Announcing the Be Udiful Recipe Contest Winners!

Udi’s Gluten Free Foods and Gluten Freeville are pleased to announce the winners of the Be Udiful Recipe Contest. A big thank you to all of those who entered! All of the finalists were in first place at some point in the week, so it began as a really close race! All of these are [...]

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