Understanding gluten sensitivity and symptoms

Understanding gluten sensitivity and symptoms

Gluten is a compound protein that composes about 80% of the protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. Gluten can be found in many things such as; chocolate, imitation crab (surimi), deli meats, soy sauce, and other sauces along with vitamins and even some toothpaste. Gluten is also used in anti-caking agents, malt beverages, and soups. If you have a gluten-sensitivity or Celiac disease, you must read all labels. I have gluten intolerance and have been gluten-free for years and still read labels. The 6 grains to avoid that contain gluten are Wheat, Rye, Barley, Malt, Spelt and Oats (unless gluten-free), What is Gluten Sensitivity versus Celiac disease?…

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Food Intolerances and Sensitivities

Food Intolerances and Sensitivities

Understanding Food Intolerances and Sensitivities is key to uncovering unresolved health issues. What do the following healthy foods all have in common? ACORN SQUASH BLUEBERRY LEMON TOMATO WILD RICE ZUCCHINI SQUASH EGG WHITES These are foods that I learned through testing that I had a moderate or severe food intolerance to. This is important to know as food intolerances and food sensitivities cause chronic inflammation. Food intolerance manifests a wide array of symptoms from gastrointestinal, fatigue, headache, migraines, arthritis, and brain fog. These types of sensitivities affect 80% of the population. However, food intolerance does not cause immediate allergic symptoms. Two more foods that made it to my…

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Gluten-Free Cornbread Dressing

Gluten-Free Cornbread Dressing

Gluten-Free Cornbread Dressing Gluten-free cornbread dressing has been a blessing since I learned that I am gluten-intolerant. You will not feel like you are missing out on anything. It tastes so much better than using gluten-free bread. Especially when gluten-free bread is typically made of low-quality ingredients such as rice, tapioca, or potato starch. It can be frustrating maneuvering through daily life much less the holidays. This is my go-to recipe for Thanksgiving dinner. 2 1/2 lbs gluten-free cornbread (I use the recipe on the Bob's Red Mill cornmeal package) 3 Tablespoons coconut oil 1 1/2 cups finely chopped celery 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot 1 tablespoon dried…

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