What is the food that you tend to crave? For some people it’s bread. For others it’s sweet, sugary items. I’ve always veered toward the latter. While I don’t crave bread, the simplicity of grabbing a sandwich or a slice of pizza is not an option when following a grain-free protocol. It typically isn’t a […]
For me, following a gluten-free diet has become a way of life. While it did require giving up some not-so-healthy staples like pasta, bread, and cereal, it certainly didn’t mean I had to deprive myself of foods I love. The great thing about a gluten-free lifestyle is that you can get creative and make a “GF” version […]
This soup is perfect for cold Upstate NY winters, with -10 degrees the last couple of days. Creamy soup warms the bones and this creamy soup is dairy free! I found these beautiful golden beets and thought they would add a unique flavor. The taste was amazing, and beets are great for detoxing the liver and […]
I love veggies, and I love creating new ways to enjoy them. One of my favorite things is re-creating traditional recipes with a healthy twist. That’s why I love these non-mashed potatoes! Typically mashed potatoes contain a lot of dairy that many of us don’t tolerate. Additionally, many people following a paleo diet don’t eat […]
Ingredients: 4 cups of chopped squash. ***I strongly dislike chopping squash and have almost lost a finger a few times… so I purchased a pre-chopped mix of acorn, winter, and butternut squash. Any squash would work, even pumpkin! I like the mix because butternut alone is too sweet for my liking. 4 cups of filtered […]
A big pet peeve of mine is store bought salad dressings. They are full of bad oils (soy oil, canola oil, and vegetable oils) that can increase inflammation in the body. Here and here are some pieces I wrote about why you should avoid these oils. Yes, even the organic ones have bad oils in […]
Sometimes you just want to eat with your hands. If you’re not a baker, and don’t have the budget for almond flour or Paleo breads, these vegetable roll ups and wrappers will do the job just fine. The goal is to transport food to your mouth using no forks and maybe no plate. A well-made wrap […]
If you haven’t tried Sylvie Shirazi’s gluten-free recipes, you’re really missing out. This one for Parsnip Hummus Dip with Fiery Chili Oil is the ultimate healthy snack (or meal) when you’re in the mood for something with a Mediterranean flair. Made from parsnips (not chickpeas as the word hummus implies), a handful of spices, and few […]
When I first adopted a gluten-free diet back in 1999 after my diagnosis of celiac disease, I of course went straight for what was then a really bad selection of gluten-free substitutes for both bread and tortillas (and a plethora of other baked goods). The bread was a dense concoction of rice and corn and […]
The Celiac Handbook website was created in 2004 by Chris Armstrong and has evolved into a portal for new (and old) ideas related to healthy and sustainable gluten-free living.
Celiac Handbook goes well beyond the latest cupcake recipe or even the most realistic tasting gluten-free sliced bread. The goal is to share information about minimally processed real food that helps people heal from what has usually been years of damage done by undiagnosed celiac disease.
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