Welcome
If you are new to the gluten-free diet, you're probably a little lost about where to start. It can be easy to eat gluten free if you get a nudge in the right direction, and that's what this site is here for.
I have been gluten free for several years now. Instead of focusing on what I can't eat, I prefer to focus my attentions on the many things I can eat. If you shop wisely, you can savour a nutritious and varied diet without feeling deprived of the gluten-containing foods you used to eat. Please enjoy my tips for following a gluten-free diet and my delicious gluten free recipes.
Live healthy, live gluten-free!
What is gluten?
Gluten is one of the proteins found in certain grains. When consumed, this protein triggers an autoimmune response (akin to an allergic reaction) in those individuals who are gluten-intolerant. The gluten protein is present in wheat, barley, and rye, and it contaminates other foods grown near these grains.
Gluten free tips
A gluten free diet is not a fad diet or a quick-fix to lose weight. For those of us who are gluten intolerant, it is a medical necessity to avoid gluten. It's the fastest way to stop feeling sick all the time. There's no real way to "cheat" on this diet. If you ingest any gluten, you will become ill, and you don't want that.