Gluten and Cross-Contamination Issues

Posted by on Oct 12, 2011 in Basics | 0 comments

Being gluten-free and dealing with cross contamination issues is a daily point of concern. Here is some information about safe food handling and reading labels carefully.

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Love Your Legumes and They’ll Love You Back

Posted by on Jun 18, 2011 in General | 0 comments

Legumes are an important part of a healthy, gluten-free diet. They are also very beneficial for vegans and vegetarians. They provide essential nutrients, high levels of protein, help maintain healthy blood sugar levels, enable sustained energy and endurance, and provide excellent fiber, without adding high levels of fat. Here’s how they individually stack up.

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Asian Pork Tenderloin, Asparagus, and Confetti Quinoa

Posted by on Jun 11, 2011 in Main Dishes | 0 comments

Asian pork tenderloin, asparagus, and confetti quinoa make a delicious and nutritious gluten-free and dairy-free meal. Quinoa with vegetables makes the perfect side dish.

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Quinoa – Don’t Let Its Small Size Fool You!

Posted by on Jun 10, 2011 in General | 0 comments

Quinoa is gluten-free, easy to digest, and high in iron, phosphorus, magnesium, and fiber. In a quarter cup, quinoa packs five grams of protein, only three grams of fat, and as little as five mg of sodium.

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