Gluten-Free Pizza

What Do Gluten-Free Flour and Hawaiian Breadfruit Have in Common?

We're all about unique ingredients...so, did you know that Hawaiian breadfruit could be a part of the gluten-free future!  The fruit, which is locally known as "ulu" can be ground into gluten-free flour, roasted, baked, steamed, or broiled.

The fruit is grown around the world in many varieties and is very high in potassium.

Read more about the future of Hawaiian breadfruit here: http://mauinow.com/2012/04/26/breadfruit-hawaiian-staple-a-surprise-gluten-free-solution/

Getting Ready for Summertime Grilling

Summer is just around the corner, meaning it's time to start thinking about cleaning up the grill for your summer time feasts! Here are some great tips for grilling gluten-free when you are getting ready to pull out the barbeque this summer!

Always check labels when you are buying condiments as many are laced with gluten.  Even some processed meats are thickened with gluten so be extra careful.  If you are going to someone else's party you can bring your own gluten-free buns and grill wrapped in foil to avoid cross contamination with other gluten-containing food that may be on the grill.

Happy grilling!  Read more here: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/great-gluten-free-grilling-2012-04-26

A Thought on the Genetic Modification of Grains

Has genetically modified wheat evolved faster than our bodies?  Some dieticians think that the genetic engineering of wheat to have a higher gluten content is leading to more people being gluten intolerant as our bodies can't process such a high rate of gluten. 

If you suffer from celiac or gluten intolerance it can affect not only your digestive system but other parts of your life as well. 

Read more on this topic now at: http://www.statesmanjournal.com/article/20120424/LIFE/304240011/Dietitian-says-gluten-has-big-effect-health

Empower Your Gluten-Free Life!

It's time to get practical about eating gluten-free!  There are now multiple resources to help you along your gluten-free journey. 

Talk to your doctor about beginning a gluten-free diet and check out these resources for further information from trusted places that can give you more advice.

Read more: http://www.empowher.com/celiac-disease/content/practical-tips-gluten-free-living?page=0,1

Foods Banks Offer Gluten-Free Foods to Families

As more and more people are diagnosed with celiac disease, there has become greater awareness of the difficulty for patients struggling financially with the ability to maintain a 100% gluten free diet. Lets be honest, gluten-free food does cost more and even though the price has come down over the last few years, there's still about a 200% difference in the cost of gluten-free vs gluten-containing specialty products. 

The issue of finding affordable gluten-free food has quickly become an issue at food banks around the country where low income families have started searching for gluten-free products.  Thankfully, there are generous gluten-free folks all over the USA who are helping these food banks bring in necessary gluten-free items to help families keep up with the gluten-free lifestyle.

One example stems from Pittzburgh, where members of the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank network are working together to help solve the gluten-free problem.  About two dozen of the 370 households they serve monthly require gluten-free foods.  The Celiac Center at the Allegheny Center for Digestive Health in Pittsburgh has been instrumental in providing gluten-free foods for these families by educating volunteers about the need for gluten-free items and rallying the community together to donate gluten-free specific foods.  

Read more now at www.post-gazette.com/stories/local/neighborhoods-north/food-pantries-to-offer-gluten-free-products-632126/

Elisabeth Hasselbeck Runs Half Marathon to Support Celiac Research

How are you staying fit this spring?

Co-host and star of "The View" and gluten-free advocate Elisabeth Hasselbeck says she was born a runner and is using her national platform for the second year in a row to support the MORE Magazine/Fitness women's only half marathon run. She's running in support of Team NoGii, her gluten-free product line to support fundraising for celiac disease research. 

More than 10,000 women joined Elisabeth in the half marathon race, which Elisabeth finished in just one hour and forty minutes! Great job Elisabeth!

Read more about Elisabeth and the race now at http://ca.omg.yahoo.com/news/healthy-hollywood-movin-monday-elisabeth-hasselbecks-amazing-race-183814393.html

Social Media Helps Newly Diagnosed Patients

For many patients first diagnosed with celiac disease, there is a sudden shock factor.  Then there is a grieving period for giving up the foods that have comforted you all your life, or that you relate to certain important life experiences, like a wedding, camping, family day at the ballpark, etc.  One good way to adjust and find others in your same position, is to find a support group to find others making the same life changes.

And, if you've got a computer and/or smartphone, try taking to social media platforms that are bursting with information on living a gluten-free lifestyle. Just spend five minutes on Facebook, Twitter or Meetup.com and you'll find a wealth of resources for finding the best ever gluten-free foods.

Learn more at: http://www.modbee.com/2012/04/10/2151083/health-groups-turn-to-social-media.html

Love Bella Monica Gluten-Free Pizza? Get a Kroger Coupon Now!

Hey all you Bella Monica Gluten-Free Pizza Fans! We're excited to tell you about a coupon promotion we're running right now with Kroger stores! For a limited time, download a coupon and load it onto your Kroger card to save $1 on all of Bella Monica's G-free pizzas!

Download the coupon here, then bring a Bella pizza home for your family to enjoy! Try one our gluten-free pizzas, available in Mushroom & Herb, Spinach & Tomato and Margherita. Enjoy!! 

Gluten-Free Voice Features Bella Monica Pizzas

Check it out! The Gluten-Free Voice with Jules featured Bella Monica's gluten-free pizzas and a fantastic interview with Chef Corbett and marketing guru Trevor! Listen in now!

 

Listen to internet radio with Jules Gluten Free on Blog Talk Radio

Gluten-Free Keeps Growing and Growing!

Eating gluten-free now tastes good!  Because so many people have decided to go against the g-free grain and begin a gluten-free diet even if they don't have celiac disease, the gluten-free market is booming.

Even in an economic slowdown the market for gluten-free products has grown by 30%!  But if you are keeping a gluten-free diet just watch out for highly processed "gluten-free" foods that take the nutrition out of eating gluten-free and add fat and sugar. 

Read more: http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/NTR-GLUTENFREE_7654553/NTR-GLUTENFREE_7654553/