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gluten free labeling: still a long road ahead

In its April/May issue, Living Without Magazine published an article detailing the world of gluten free labeling. The author features yours truly in the article – and chronicles my frustration and sadness about the state of affairs with the current labeling “system.” My son sadly was a bit of a guinea pig and there are [...]
protein for breakfast: teff muffins

One of my beloved readers inquired about good way to weave protein into the most important meal of the day: breakfast. She was explaining to me that she finds it difficult to eat something healthy, wholesome and “powerhouse” enough with so little time to prepare it. I totally agree. It is a challenge. It doesn’t [...]
products containing known allergens mislabeled
On January 1, 2006 the United States introduced a new label law for foodmakers. It requires food labels to state in simple terms the presence of the most common allergens: milk, egg, tree nuts, fish, wheat and soy (as well as peanuts and shellfish). Last week, the Chicago Tribune published an article exposing a frightening reality for those of us who [...]



