If you live with people who eat products containing gluten you should be especially cautious about cross-contaminating. Gluten can often be found on cooking utensils, pots and pans, counter tops and more. Here are some tips to follow in order to avoid gluten cross-contamination in your kitchen.

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The following foods are considered gluten free and SAFE:

1. Grains free of gluten:
   • Rice flours - all types
   • Quinoa
   • Corn
   • Buckwheat
   • Millet Read More
     

What are the symptoms of gluten intolerance?

It is believe that some form of gluten sensitivity from mild gluten intolerance to celiac disease affects nearly 15% of Americans. So how can you spot gluten intolerance symptoms?

First and foremost, it’s important to note the differences between gluten intolerance and actual celiac disease. Celiac disease is a severe and rapid allergic reaction (an immune reaction) to the gluten protein. Gluten is found in grains such as rye, oats, wheat, and barley.

Celiac disease is both an auto-immune disorder and a malabsorption disease (essential nutrients are not properly absorbed by the body). A devastating fact is that many long-term suffers of celiac disease are malnourished and don’t even realize it!

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