Gluten Free

Walk down any grocery aisle and you will see an array of symbols, seals, and claims on food packaging: ‘gluten-free,’ ‘certified gluten-free,’ ‘made in a dedicated facility,’ ‘tested to below 10 ppm.’ For someone new to the gluten-free world, these labels can be confusing, and the differences between them matter. Understanding what each certification label […]

Date night should be about connection, romance, and great food, not stress about gluten. Whether you are cooking at home or dining out, going gluten-free does not mean settling for less. In fact, some of the most romantic and elegant dishes in the culinary world are naturally gluten-free, from seared scallops to chocolate lava cakes.

Wheat has been called the foundation of civilization, and that is not an exaggeration. For roughly 10,000 years, humans have cultivated grain, ground it into flour, and baked it into bread. But the wheat we eat today is not the same wheat our ancestors consumed, and the way we process and consume it has changed

Starting a gluten-free diet can feel overwhelming. Whether you have been diagnosed with celiac disease, identified as gluten-sensitive, or are exploring gluten elimination for other health reasons, the first month is the most challenging and the most important. The learning curve is steep: new vocabulary, new shopping habits, new cooking techniques, and the emotional adjustment

Pasta is one of the most universally loved foods, and giving it up is often the first thing people dread when going gluten-free. The good news is that you do not have to give it up at all. The gluten-free pasta market has evolved from the mushy, gummy rice noodles of a decade ago into

The idea that what you eat can affect how you think and feel is no longer fringe science. It is one of the most active areas of medical research, and the connection between gluten and mental health is at the center of this conversation. For millions of people with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity,

Snacking is one of those everyday pleasures that can become surprisingly complicated when you are living gluten-free. The convenience store aisles are dominated by crackers, pretzels, cookies, and granola bars that are off-limits, and even seemingly safe snacks can harbor hidden gluten in flavorings, coatings, or shared manufacturing equipment. Whether you are packing a lunchbox,

For someone with celiac disease, even a tiny amount of gluten, as little as 10 milligrams, can trigger an immune response that damages the small intestine. That is roughly one-eighth of a teaspoon of wheat flour. This is why cross-contamination is not just an inconvenience for gluten-free individuals, it is a genuine health threat. Understanding

For anyone living gluten-free, few pleasures feel as out of reach as cracking open a cold beer. Traditional beer is brewed from barley, wheat, or rye, all of which contain gluten, making conventional beer one of the most obvious no-go beverages for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. But the craft beverage revolution has

The holiday season is a time of warmth, family, and above all, food. But for the millions of people living with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, the parade of traditional dishes can feel more like a minefield than a celebration. From Grandma’s famous stuffing to the golden dinner rolls passed around the table, gluten hides