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VIDEO: Could Simple Slivered Almonds Contain Gluten?

Blanched, slivered almonds are quite handy for grinding down in a coffee grinder and mixing into healthy, gluten-free baked dishes. What I did not realize is that almonds sold in the baking aisle and those sold near the produce are not created equal. Did you know that those in the baking aisle can be processed with wheat? (read more) Posted 8/23/10 by Kristen Campbell, co-founder of Gluten Free Fox

Eating Gluten-Free in Wilmington, NC

People often ask me whether it’s difficult eating gluten and dairy free. I generally inform them about how easy it usually is, and how accommodating some restaurants can be. Fortunately though, once in a while you take a chance at a new restaurant and meet a chef who blows your expectations clear out of the water. (read more) Posted 8/09/10 by Kristen Campbell, co-founder of Gluten Free Fox

Could Gluten Sensitivity be Responsible for Your Hair Loss?

Personally speaking, I know that when I maintain a strict gluten-free diet, my hair is thick and lovely, and when hidden gluten sneaks consistently into my diet, the thinning begins again. It is unfortunately common for people with gluten intolerance or celiac disease have to deal with the upsets of correlating hair loss. (read more) Posted 1/13/09 by Kristen Campbell, co-founder of Gluten Free Fox

The Gluten Intolerant are at Risk for Vitamin D Deficiency

Patients with celiac disease and gluten intolerance tend to malabsorb vitamin D. This fat soluble vitamin is absorbed predominantly through the first place to sustain damage in most gluten sensitive patients, the villi tips. Long before gluten-related symptoms appear, vitamin D may be having difficulty being absorbed. (read more) Posted 3/31/09 by Dr. Vikki Petersen of HealthNOW, author of The Gluten Effect

Trying to Eat Fewer Carbs and Gluten-Free? Try This Biscuit Recipe

There are a lot of foods that are naturally gluten-free and contain healthier carbs, but if you're like me, you've got to have some baked goodies! Since every recipe I tried was too eggy or too flaxy, I decided to make some tries at baking something that at least gives me the illusion of eating carbs. These gluten-free . . . (read more) Posted 4/15/10 by Kristen Campbell, co-founder of Gluten Free Fox

Canned vs. Dried Beans, Are They Gluten-Free?

There are so many reasons to include beans in your diet, and these days the price is a winning one. Having a large pot of cooked black beans around can be easily added to rice for lunch, any meal for dinner, or even used to make black bean burgers, but with fear of gluten contamination, which forms of beans gluten-free? . . . (read more) Posted 3/24/10 by Kristen Campbell, co-founder of Gluten Free Fox

Gluten-Free Rice Flour Tortilla Recipe

I've never been a fan of store bought corn tortillas, but as they've been my only (gluten-free) option for the past years, I can endure them. Until I found an amazing recipe on GlutenFreeda.com for gluten-free flour tortillas and adapted it to what I think really works. Check out this great gluten and dairy free recipe! (read more) Posted 3/03/10 by Kristen Campbell, co-founder of Gluten Free Fox

Atypical Symptoms of Gluten Sensitivity

Too often people suffering from symptoms caused by gluten intolerance or celiac disease are misdiagnosed. Doctors know how to treat the symptom, but not the cause. A medical band-aide if you will. I receive e-mails every day from people who, even after a hand full of misdiagnoses, believe their symptoms may somehow be relative to gluten sensitivity. But not all symptoms are exptected . . . (read more) Posted 2/17/10 by Kristen Campbell, co-founder of Gluten Free Fox

Finally a Slightly More Economical Gluten-Free Dog Food

We've searched countless ingredient labels and tested more than a handful of dog foods in search of a safer food for our gluten-free Wonder Dog. While we're slow to trust a new manufacturer these days, we did give Science Diet's z/D Ultra Low Allergen formula a try, and were pleasantly surprised by the results. . . (read more) Posted 8/23/10 by Kristen Campbell, co-founder of Gluten Free Fox

The Gluten-Free Dog Food and Treat Investigation Hits High Note

Waylon "The Wonder Dog" is now on a healthy diet of Sojos Complete dehydrated dog food and plenty of Biscuits by Lambchop treats! I recently tested these two favorites with ELISA's EZ Gluten Test. Biscuits by Lambchop allergy-free dog treats come in cute lambchop or starlet shapes that Waylon simply adores. . . (read more) Posted 2/03/10 by Kristen Campbell, co-founder of Gluten Free Fox

Food Allergies and Sensitivities in Dogs and Cats

Since discovering that our German Wirehaired Pointer, Waylon, has food sensitivities, I get asked all the time whether a particular "symptom" is indicative of a dog or cat's food sensitivity. So I've decided to devote this week to the topic. Some of the most common symptoms include itching, ear infections, loose stools. . . (read more) Posted 6/30/09 by Kristen Campbell, co-founder of Gluten Free Fox

Gluten-Free Dog Food: Better for Your Health, Essential to His

When we adopted Waylon, our 14 month old German Wirehaired Pointer, I knew that putting him on a gluten-free diet to avoid exposing myself to gluten would be best for my health, but I never imagined that it would also be essential to his. Have you considered that your family dog may be intolerant to gluten? (read more) Posted 3/03/09 by Kristen Campbell, co-founder of Gluten Free Fox

Is it Really Necessary to Feed Your Cat or Dog Gluten-Free Pet Food?

If you are like me, feeding your pet a gluten-free diet is a no-brainer. But why? Be honest now, is it for him, or for you? Some of the reasons you ought to be feeding your pet gluten-free food include: contamination by handling, contamination by contact and protecting your gluten sensitive pet from allergens . . . (read more) Posted 10/14/09 by Kristen Campbell, co-founder of Gluten Free Fox

Trying to Protect Our Pets from Allergen-Contaminated Foods

When I hear that someone's pet is on a gluten-free food, either for their allergic pet's sake, or their own sensitivities, I now grow skeptical and inquire about which food the pet is on. Unfortunately, there are now only two pet food brands whose allergen statements I actually trust. Here are the two that tested negative . . . (read more) Posted 8/18/09 by Kristen Campbell, co-founder of Gluten Free Fox