Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity Information
For information about the gluten-free diet, celiac disease and gluten sensitivity, see:
Gluten Freedom:
The Nation’s Leading Expert Offers the Essential Guide to a Healthy, Gluten-Free Lifestyle
by Alessio Fasano MD and Susie Flaherty (2014)
Grain Brain: The Surprising Truth about Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar–Your Brain’s Silent Killers
by David Perlmutter, MD with Kristin Loberg (2014)
Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight, and Find Your Path Back to Health
by William Davis, MD (2011)
Gluten-Free Recipes
Gluten-Free Peanut-Butter Cookie Sandwiches (sugar-free & vegan)
Diabetic-Friendly, Kid Friendly, Sweets
Crazy-delicious, this Gluten-Free PEANUT-BUTTER COOKIE SANDWICH RECIPE breaks all the rules because even the creamy frosting is healthy too! While standard buttercream frosting is LOADED WITH ICING SUGAR (typically 4 cups to 1 pound per batch), this delectable recipe is entirely free of cane sugar!
YUM Tabbouleh Salad (gf, vegan, paleo, low-GI)
Appetizers & Sides, Diabetic-Friendly, Salads
This fresh take on the traditional tabbouleh salad is crazy-delicious and also extremely versatile. It is not only fantastic straight up as it is, but can be used as a condiment or serve as an awesome prepped food for other dishes.
YUM STRAWBERRY JELLY (vegan, gf, sugar-free, diabetic-friendly, low GI, low-sodium)
Diabetic-Friendly, Kid Friendly, Sweets
Because of the use of low-GI sweetening, combined with the naturally low carbohydrate density of strawberries, this delectable dessert is diabetic-friendly!
Tomato & Fennel Soup (Vegetarian/Vegan, Grain- & Gluten-Free, Bean-Free, Citrus-Free)
Appetizers & Sides, Diabetic-Friendly, Mains, Soups
Delicious & simple low-fat vegetarian soup that is healthy and full of anti-inflammatory ingredients. This soup will offer you warmth on chilly days.
Old Fashioned Pancakes (gf/v/sf)
Breakfast, Kid Friendly
Delicious and fluffy pancakes that no one will guess have no gluten, milk, eggs or sugar!
Peanut-Butter Candy Melts
Diabetic-Friendly, Kid Friendly, Snacks, Sweets
Delicious low-glycemic (low-GI) chocolate-covered peanut butter cups candies that even a 12-year-old can make! YUM! www.yumfoodforliving.com
Alex’s Lentil Salad (Guest Recipe)
Appetizers & Sides, Diabetic-Friendly, Mains, Salads
I'm certain that YUM never would ha [...]
Yummy Infused Water (by Dee Purcell, PhD)
Beverage, Kid Friendly
Yummy Infused Water (by Dee Purcell [...]
Spicy Thai Lemongrass Soup
Diabetic-Friendly, Mains, Soups
Delicious immune-boosting low-fat vegan recipe. Healthy, easy, and entirely plant-based and free of gluten and dairy.
Chicory-Root Inulin with Stevia
Condiments, Diabetic-Friendly, Sweets
Being committed to creating as many [...]
About Gluten
JOIN ME at the West Coast Christmas Show!
Be sure to visit the West Coast Christmas Show THIS WEEKEND at the Abbotsford Tradex! I'll be delighting the tastebuds with super delicious and easy-to-make Fudge and Truffles recipe demos, that are also allergy-friendly as well! (all free of sugar, gluten, dairy, nuts)
FUDGE & TRUFFLES With Theresa: West Coast Christmas Show (Nov 18-20)
I'm thrilled to again be Presenting on the Home for the Holidays Stage all three days at t [...]
EAT Magazine Chooses YUM-2016 Best Holiday Gift Picks
YUM in EAT MAGAZINE'S TOP 3 Holiday Gift Picks, right alongside my inspiration Ottolenghi!!!
#MindfulLiving: Jealousy. A Good Thing?
The hidden gifts of understanding jealousy have been missed in our society too long---leading to much emotional harm and misunderstandings in relationships. Most people don't realize that the perceived emotional “abandonment” that underlies the feelings of jealousy may be easily remedied.
FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND World Award-Winning YUM At Frankfurt Book Fair
PRESS RELEASE: At the Frankfurt Book Fair (October 19-24), YUM: Plant-Based Recipes For A Gluten-Free Diet will begin entertaining proposals for Foreign Rights, Distribution and other business ventures.
Mindful Living: Healthy Halloween Treats!
As fun as Halloween can be, it is also a time that many parents dread because of the obscene amount of junk food that our kids can eat. Starting this year, empower your kids with delicious recipes they can make themselves...
YUM Book Launch 1-Year Anniversary—LET’S CELEBRATE!
As I was writing a receipt for my first client of the day, it suddenly dawned on me that e [...]
Allergy-Friendly Danube River Cruise – Prague to Budapest
Allergy-Friendly Danube River Cruise - Prague to Budapest, featuring AVALON FRESH! In addition to the cruise being entirely gluten-free and celiac-safe, there be healthy and delicious vegetarian food options made available on the cruise with local garden-fresh ingredients that have been designed by the prestigious Wrenkh Brothers.