You most likely know of gluten in the context of making breads and dough type products. However, for those with Celiac Disease or wheat intolerance, the stuff is pure poison and it’s being used with increasing frequency in everything from ketchup to ice cream. In this quick video, I talk about what it is and where it comes from.
 

It’s important to understand what happens at the mechanical and biological level in our digestive system for people who are intolerant to wheat and gluten or become celiac. In this video I’m going to talk about the mechanics of the digestive system because it will help you understand what is happening when we consume foods that our bodies don’t like or can’t digest.
 
 

Gluten and wheat intolerance affect us in so many different ways. In this video, I talk about some of the most common and material ways that these conditions manifest themselves in our bodies. Many people never think that chronic conditions like osteo malacia or arthritis can be a direct result of celiac disease, wheat intolerance or gluten sensitivity.

These two gluten free breads caught my eye when I was grocery shopping the other day, so I thought I’d buy them and do an honest video review of them both. I’ve had some of this brand’s products before and have not been all that impressed with some of them. One of these breads I’d never buy again – the other could become something I eat frequently even though I’m a big advocate of whole foods.

Learn more about these breads here: http://www.glutino.com/

If soft or chewy snack food bars make you gag – then perhaps a crunchy snack is in order. Here’s something to fit the bill for a wheat and gluten free snack food that’s raw and vegan as well. Too many meal replacement bars and snack food bars (even the wheat and gluten free varieties) are glorified junk food.

In this video you’ll learn about a snack food product that has all the healthy stuff you could want from only five ingredients. I liked it.

To learn more about the manufacturer and where you can buy one, visit: www.goraw.com/
 
 

Hey! Dogs are people too. Actually dogs are mammals with digestive systems like people. And that means many of them can also be affected by the same issues that people are; like gluten and wheat intolerance, something I discuss further inside Wheat Free Now. In this video, I visit one of the many Three Dog Bakery locations and learn more about their wheat free dog food, how it’s made and how to get it.

If you are interested in learning more about the Three Dog Bakery brand, or want to order some of their food online. You can check out their website at: http://threedog.com/.

Looking for a gluten free beer that doesn’t suck? I found one that’s pretty good – it’s called Redbridge by Anheuser-Busch. It came out in 2006 as the first nationally available gluten free beer in the United States and was immediately followed by a few awards from the right competitions. In this video I review the beer, what it’s made from and what foods I’d pair it with.

You can learn more at the Redbridge Website.

If you visit New York or Los Angeles and are craving a sweet treat that is good for you, wheat and gluten free, won’t implode your blood sugar or make you bloated – then you’ve got to stop by Babycakes NYC in downtown Los Angeles. In this video, I had the privilege of visiting the Los Angeles location and learning why Babycakes has quickly become a hit with everyone from celebrities to the health conscious to those with wheat or gluten sensitives.

To visit the Babycakes website, click here.

To get the Babycakes cookbook (I have it and it’s great), click here.
 

Here’s a protein bar/ meal replacement product that was a pleasant surprise. It’s by a company in Canada called Francines Finest. It satisfied, had great mouth feel and wasn’t too sweet. Best thing it’s gluten free and is very high in protein from quinoa, an excellent vegan protein source. As of this video, they don’t have a website, but they fill mail orders and can be reached at:

francinesfinest@shaw.ca

If you’re in the mood for a sweet, crunchy, wheat and gluten free snack – I’ve got your fix. Really – I do! It’s Pamelas Simple Bites Mini Cookies. These things are awesome and hard to keep on hand. Pamelas cookies are one of my favorite packaged food products. If you or someone you know is a cookie monster – these are for you.

Learn More At Their Site:
http://www.pamelasproducts.com/