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Gluten Intolerance

Avoid These 5 Gluten-Free Mistakes

Posted 05.23.2013 | Healthy Living

By Cynthia Sass After experiencing some wacky symptoms, I was recently tested for celiac disease, and while the report came back negative, I've n...

When To Worry About Gluten, And Why I Don't

Charity Curley Mathews | Posted 04.28.2013 | Parents
Charity Curley Mathews

I'm sorry, gluten. To be honest, you do freak me out, but I just can't worry about you right now -- and here is why.

50 Shades of Gluten (Intolerance)

Chris Kresser | Posted 04.03.2013 | Healthy Living
Chris Kresser

This "all-or-nothing" view has led to some doctors telling patients that suspect they're sensitive to gluten but test negative for celiac disease that they're simply imagining an affliction that doesn't exist. It turns out those doctors are wrong.

Adverse Effects Attributed to Medications May Be From Food for Some People

S.Z. Berg | Posted 05.13.2013 | Healthy Living
S.Z. Berg

People with medical conditions such as celiac, non-celiac gluten sensitivity, or food allergies should know that they may not be sensitive or allergic to the medicine to which they reacted. Rather, their reactions may have been from the food contents in the drugs.

Understanding Gluten

Amanda Greene | Posted 05.08.2013 | Taste
Amanda Greene

It's an important component in the structure and texture of baked goods as we know them. It's mostly found in wheat and, to a lesser extent, in barley and rye. So what is it?

Should You Go Gluten Free?

Posted 03.07.2013 | OWN

By Karen Ansel Wondering why entire grocery store aisles are now gluten-free? Here's the real story behind the hype -- and how to do the diet r...

Why I Question Every New Breast-Is-Best Finding These Days

Elizabeth Clements | Posted 05.05.2013 | Parents
Elizabeth Clements

Celiac disease is on the rise, quadrupling in the United States over the last 50 years. Breastfeeding, too, is on the rise, tripling here during this same time period. Interestingly, new reports boast that breast milk may prevent celiac disease. So how could this be true?

It's Time to Take Celiac Disease Seriously

Nichole Thomas | Posted 04.29.2013 | Healthy Living
Nichole Thomas

The lack of understanding around "gluten-free" is baffling and sometimes disheartening, to say the least. As a member of this gluten-free community, I am privileged to live in the moment we occupy today, a time that is changing the very fabric of this issue.

Gluten: The Greatest Enemy of Clear Skin

Maura Henninger, N.D. | Posted 04.10.2013 | Healthy Living
Maura Henninger, N.D.

Because gluten-sensitive people cannot properly digest gluten, these large molecules enter the bloodstream, and the immune system recognizes them as invaders, activating an immune response that increases inflammation, which in turn can result in acne.

Katherine Bindley

Is Going Gluten-Free The Latest Cover For Extreme Dieting?

HuffingtonPost.com | Katherine Bindley | Posted 01.31.2013 | Healthy Living

From the proliferation of gluten-free items on grocery store shelves, to the emergence of gluten-free items at restaurants and bakeries, it's clear th...

Gluten-Free Holiday Party Tips

Zester Daily | Posted 03.01.2013 | Taste
Zester Daily

I asked Shauna of "Gluten-Free Girl and the Chef" to share some tips on how to manage the balancing act of cooking for family gatherings when some folks are following a gluten-free diet.

Finally! Hello Delicious, Gluten-Free Baking

Loren Brill | Posted 12.30.2012 | Taste
Loren Brill

We have all seen the craze of gluten-free. Whether your doctor recommends you adhere to a gluten-free diet or you are simply choosing to, there are tons of great GF flours out there to play with.

Singer Allie Moss Talks About Gluten Sensitivity

S.Z. Berg | Posted 12.22.2012 | Healthy Living
S.Z. Berg

Singer/guitarist Allie Moss, who is best known for her single "Corner" (which became a hit in Great Britain and which was featured on an episode of Pretty Little Liars), has been diagnosed with gluten sensitivity.

How Do You Make Lifestyle Changes?

Dr. Wendie Trubow | Posted 11.14.2012 | Healthy Living
Dr. Wendie Trubow

In my practice I have seen that people generally make lifestyle changes in one of two ways. Neither is right or better. However, it is valuable to know what group you fall into so that you can plot the best course for making changes.

What Is Gluten Intolerance, Anyway?

S.Z. Berg | Posted 09.13.2012 | Healthy Living
S.Z. Berg

What is the difference between gluten sensitivity and celiac disease? Is it a spectrum? Can you have gluten sensitivity and not have the gene for celiac?

Lady Gaga Goes Gluten-Free To Lose Weight

Posted 08.22.2012 | Healthy Living

By Annie Hauser, Senior Reporter Pop star Lady Gaga (real name Stefani Germanotta) is supposedly on a mission to lose 10 pounds on a gluten-free ...

Is This Floor Gluten-Free?

Kelly Dorfman | Posted 07.30.2012 | Healthy Living
Kelly Dorfman

The unfunny reality is: For people who react badly to gluten, unclear labeling and convoluted manufacturing practices can turn eating into an extreme sport.

Learning To Live Gluten-Free in College

Uloop | Posted 07.22.2012 | College
Uloop

Sometimes when you've been sick for so long you begin to think that your exhaustion, irritability and stomachaches are your normal state. I didn't realize until this past year that my body had an aversion to gluten.

Elisabeth Hasselbeck On Going Gluten-Free

EatingWell | Posted 07.04.2012 | Healthy Living
EatingWell

When she's not co-hosting her Emmy Award-winning ABC talk show, running or playing with her three young children, you can find Elisabeth Hasselbeck in her kitchen.

Gluten For Dummies: Real Tips From a Nutritionist

Heather Bauer, RD, CDN | Posted 06.11.2012 | Healthy Living
Heather Bauer, RD, CDN

Try all of these alternatives and see how gluten-free works for you. It might make you feel fuller, healthier, and refreshed. But don't let it rule your life.

BUSTED: 7 Diet Half-Truths, Explained

Robert J. Davis, Ph.D. | Posted 05.12.2012 | Healthy Living
Robert J. Davis, Ph.D.

Hardly a day goes by without a headline trumpeting what we should or shouldn't eat. But often these snippets about diet and nutrition are only half true: They're partly supported by science, but overall they're misleading because they come with big caveats.

How Hidden Food Sensitivities Make You Gain Weight

Mark Hyman, MD | Posted 05.03.2012 | Healthy Living
Mark Hyman, MD

No doubt, a severe food allergy is scary. But it's also relatively rare. A much more common scenario is an adult with a low-grade food allergy to say, gluten, who never pinpoints the cause of his misery.

Gluten-Free Eaters Tweet: #WhatIMissAboutGluten

Posted 02.25.2012 | Healthy Living

According to the latest research, 1 percent of Americans suffer from celiac disease, with up to 10 percent suffering from non-celiac gluten intoleranc...

Should You Avoid Gluten? Experts Caution Against Elimination

Posted 02.22.2012 | Healthy Living

There’s no denying that gluten-free eating is in the zeitgeist. Gluten-free pizza, cupcakes and pasta are all the rage and many celebrities have rev...

Should Everyone Avoid Gluten for Good Health?

Manuel Villacorta | Posted 04.09.2012 | Healthy Living
Manuel Villacorta

So many people in recent years have been completely eliminating gluten, which is found in wheat and grains, from their diet. And while for some people this is important to good health, most of us can be more moderate. My advice: Instead of wheating yourself out, vary your carbohydrates.