Thursday, September 1, 2011

GF FDA Regulations Coming!



Gluten-Free in the mainstream for the right cause yesterday.  CBS reports that the FDA mentions they will push regulations to monitor Gluten-Free claims.

The issues, as shared many times before, are that companies are not held accountable for claiming gluten-free labeling, which has nearly no regulations to date. And to max out the trials and tribulations that those with Celiac Disease suffer vs those with are on the gluten free band wagon. 

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Protect Celiacs w/ Gaining Gluten-Free Awareness!

My grandfather just sent me an article like this one but from Florida Sun Sentinel about the growing interest to the public about going gluten-free. Thanks Pop!

This is good news, right? maybe? not quite... This is a terribly concerning article for Celiacs...

THE TRAGEDY:
The major concern I have when I see articles like this (more are circulating about benefits to going gluten-free to the masses each week) is that people like myself who are diagnosed Celiacs, have to eat gluten-free (strictly 100% gluten-free) for medical reasons. Therefore if a company, restaurant or anyone else wants to join the band wagon to cater to make money on this growing market opportunity they must learn how to prepare gluten-free foods and guarantee food is safe for Celiacs, too not just the followers.  

"If a restaurant offers 'gluten-free' options on their menu and I can't eat it as a Celiac,  since I asked them detailed questions about their kitchen, well guess what, it's not gluten-free!" 
-Craig F (Colorado)

Sunday, July 31, 2011

Think Thin Bars... Delicious & Natural Gluten-Free Product Review


As an avid hiker, runner and foodie I constantly am looking for high protein, nutritious, great tasting energy bars to help me conquer my workout goals and adventures. Think Thin has improved their core offering and I'm excited to see the whole ingredients popping from the bar. 

It's not easy to find, but I demand food that taste great and does a lot for my body needs while being 100% gluten-free; which means zero gluten ingredients and zero contamination in the manufacturing factory, of course, which Think Thin promises.  Watch their awesome gluten-free video here...

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Gluten Free Means 100% No Gluten. California Pizza Kitchen's Cross Contamination Is Harming People!















PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:


The gluten-free diet was created for people with an auto immune digestive disease called Celiac Disease.  There is a major epidemic going on right now that can be summarized into two main issues for our gluten-free community to understand:

  1. Restaurants who claim to be gluten-free and are not
  2. People who eat gluten but say they're gluten-free
The NDDIC reportsThe only treatment for Celiac Disease is a gluten-free diet.... For most people, following this diet will stop symptoms, heal existing intestinal damage, and prevent further damage.... To stay well, people with Celiac Disease must avoid gluten for the rest of their lives. Eating even a small amount of gluten can damage the small intestine. The damage will occur in anyone with the disease, including people without noticeable symptoms. Depending on a person's age at diagnosis, some problems will not improve, such as short stature and dental enamel defects. To stay well, people with celiac disease must avoid gluten for the rest of their lives. Eating even a small amount of gluten can damage the small intestine. The damage will occur in anyone with the disease, including people without noticeable symptoms. Depending on a person's age at diagnosis, some problems will not improve, such as short stature and dental enamel defects.

Sunday, July 17, 2011

Kay's Naturals Offer Protein Punch Snacks Gluten-Free Product Review

Kay's Natural offers a wide variety of high protein snacks

Kay's Naturals is one of those great companies that think/execute gluten-free out side of the box.  Kays offer a wide variety of pretzel, chips, crackers cereal snacks but with much higher protein, fiber etc for those who are Diabetic and those with Celiac Disease... They are certified gluten-free, too! This means they are good enough for a hike, bike, post run or whenever you are being active and want a solid nutritious snack.


Kay’s Naturals products were developed by Dr. Massoud Kazemzadeh (known as “Dr. Kay”) for his first wife Linda, a juvenile diabetic. It was also nice to read that Kay's Naturals recently received a 2011 Trailblazer Award for innovative, wellness-promoting snack foods, so you know there up to something great here!


I truly enjoyed all of them and since they come in bite size bags your portion control is .... controlled. You can buy them per case and they usually have a bunch of bags included, so you're not buying one large bag at a time typically. My favorites were Cinnamon toast pretzels, Apple Cinnamon Cereal and Cookie bites (all with lots and lots of protein). 


Recommend to Active Celiac: 5 out of 5
Recommend to Active Peeps: 4 out of 5

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Kettle Cuisine Quick Soups Fill You Up! Gluten-Free Product Review


Here it is.... just finished up my Kettle Cuisine product tasting and I am quite pleased!  They have been making soup since 1986 (when the NY Mets won the World Series and NY Giants won the Superbowl) so that was a great year to be in any kind of business, haha! They have their eyes and ears open to the ground with allergies in mind, protecting us Celiacs who need TLC. Look for their Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Dairy Free and Low Fat symbols.

I've tried nearly all of their product line at this point and I was thrilled with the Chicken Soup with rice noodles, Southwestern Chicken and Corn Chowder, Tomato soup with garden vegetables as my elite top 3.... And I can humbly say they were all tasty.

They microwave very simply in just a few minutes and there is no major splatter mess either. So you can have a quick, healthy, filling small meal at home, on the go, or when you're in a rush.  Recommended to all Gluten-Free customers who enjoy soup as much as I do and demand lots of flavor.   Check out their blog, too when you have time! Also they tweet often as well and engage with customers.

They are available in just about every state in the country which is convenient. I just couldn't find easily how much it cost in most places, but I would imagine it's reasonable. Enjoy friends !!!

Recommend Kettle Cuisine to Celiac: 5 out of 5
Recommend Kettle Cuisine to Everyone: 4.5 out of 5

Friday, June 10, 2011

Top Shelf Cocktail Mix To Be Reviewed By Prominent GF Bloggers


Available online
Colorado & California

Top Shelf's cocktail mixers are about to undergo a Gluten-Free Summer BBQ Tasting by 10 prominent Gluten-Free bloggers all over the country (look out for more info). 

Just add your favorite liquor: 3 to 1 ratio

  1. Made from real gluten free fruit ingredients (< 10ppm)
  2. Taste crisp/fresh < 70 calories per serving, lower in sugar
  3. Ideal for cocktail evenings, bbq and corporate events
  4. Buy low price online for $8.99/bottle + free shipping

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Rudi's QA Interview w/ Gluten Free G!

Click here for article

Please check out  RUDI's Organic Bakery - interview with Gluten Free G and comment on their page. I see this as the perks of Gluten-Free living :)

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Popcorners, You Had Me @ Hello Jalapeno! Gluten-Free Product Review



Pop Corners are a hit! Just when you thought the chip category and/or pop corn category couldn't innovate.  Utilizing non-GMO verified corn with a corn/chip and addicting flavor profile that will make your eyes roll :) Too good in fact to keep around if you lack will power like I do sometimes. haha. 

Channel 8 & 9 News Reports on Chef in Glenwood Springs

I'd like to take this moment and thank KJCT8 & Colorado 9 news for reporting last night on this important matter:  These are MUST see reports! Click below.


News is that Damian Cardone moved to NJ.... restaurants beware! diners beware!


KJCT8 news: Chef deliberateyl tries to make customers sick. Link
Colorado 9 news: Chef's gluten-free secret posted online uproar. Link

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Chef Damian J Cardone calls Gluten Free Diners Idiots

This Colorado chef Damian Cardone, who people have trusted to cook food for with allergies, sensitivities, etc posts on his Facebook that he has purposely poisoned innocent gluten free patrons with gluten pasta after they requested a gluten free meal.

Perhaps, the most disturbing chef related story ever reported to date that I am aware of. Imagine yourself, going to a restaurant and trusting them with your life, only to find out that the chef doesn't believe you actually have an allergy and could poison you, at worst kill you!!!

I must admit this hurts the Gluten Free Community immediately. How can we trust certain companies, manufacturers and chefs when this comes out to the public. It's important though, that all trust is NOT lost because we know there are so many great companies, small and large,  who do care, unlike Damian Cardone. But please, be wary, more careful than ever before. 

This news has it the gluten free community turned UP SIDE DOWN and this will not be the last of the repercussions around what is in store for this uneducated, inconsiderate, ruthless individual who may have an illness of his own.  We can only hope that someone can find him, speak with him and understand why he has hate, distrust and malicious behavior wrapped up in his life.

Our community leaders asks that you re-post, re-tweet and report Damien Cardone's story to your local bloggers, restaurant owners and of course any TV news providers as soon as possible to help us put a stop to this man's efforts to poison innocent people and have him never work again in the food, beverage and hospitality industries.

Here is a link to view the Facebook post and see it for yourself. I also have many screen shots of the post, his page and his info.

Saturday, February 26, 2011

Getting To Know Breeze Bars Gluten-Free Product Review


The best way to enjoy an energy bar is after a workout, for me it was just over a  5k outdoor run. You know the feeling, you just ran your butt off, your'e feeling good overall in the muscles, after drinking some water you're body is feeling light, fit and pulsates from pushing your limits.  After some solid stretching and cooling down though your body needs nourishment to level off.