If you want to understand people who are gluten free, read this

The National Institutes of Health released a terrific article in May, 2016 that explains why some people must eat a gluten free diet.

With all the recent 'kerfuffle' about an ignorant restaurant owner's remark ("demanding a doctor's note if you order gluten free food here...") readers here can get a serious look at the science and nutrition for those who cannot eat wheat.

Enjoy the read... 'Necessary for some, optional for others'
https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/issue/may2016/feature2

Does Dallas need another restaurant chain? Yes!

          When you have to eat gluten free, it can often be a challenge to find a restaurant where everyone can enjoy a great meal. Too often, gluten free diners have choices limited to eggs or a salad (usually with oil-and-vinegar because so many dressing use gluten-based thickeners). It gets boring real fast.

         Coming in a few weeks is a new chain, Grabbagreen. The first location will be located on the edge in Deep Ellum (at edge of the Baylor Hospital-Dallas campus).  Here's a link to find out more about their healthy fast food choices for all diners.

        Food + Juice = http://grabbagreen.com/

Unsure if you should to be gluten free? Read this!

University of California - Davis' Integrated Medicine program does some great work in explaining the different types of issues that can arise with eating wheat... and in this article, all readers are provided common sense nutritional information.

Have a good read - and pass it on, too!

http://ucdintegrativemedicine.com/2016/08/need-know-gluten/#gs.zfOJlQ4

It's hot... Eat real Italian water ice and deliciously cool off!

What is fat free, gluten free, and Kosher... Rita's Water Ice and Custard in West Plano at Legacy and 7000 Independence Drive.  Check out their website here: http://www.ritaswestplano.com/

Enjoy your frosty snacks inside at cozy tables or outside at a table for two... and consider having your next celebration cake made here with their creamy East Coast-style custard. (FYI - you will never eat fro-yo again.)

Owner/manager, Troy and his staff are efficient and extend warm hospitality as each guest enters the store.  Young and old will enjoy the variety of flavors and mixtures made fresh everyday at Rita's.

And coming soon... a mobile truck to bring Rita's treats to your home or office party!

Happy Friday... especially if your going to New Orleans!

Take a weekend and go enjoy gluten free food in a Foodie's town - New Orleans!

Check out this link:  http://nola.eater.com/maps/best-gluten-free-restaurants-new-orleans

News from Columbia University Medical Center

Biological explanation for wheat sensitivity found: Weakened intestinal barrier, systemic immune activation may explain symptoms in people without celiac disease

That's the headline from Columbia University Medical School on July 26, 2016.

If you're wheat-sensitive - or even think you might be, click on this link to read about it.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/07/160726123632.htm

An allergy to wheat gluten is as real as an allergy to nuts or pollen

Midnight (or day) with Garden Lites - they're good, not evil :)

Most people think soufflés are all eggs and cheese or chocolate. Occasionally, some extras
can be tossed to ratchet up the flavors for an entree that is more substantial.  Unknown to
many is that all soufflé recipes call for wheat flour - usually a tablespoon or two. Even this small amount can be unhealthy for those who are wheat intolerant (and worse for those with Celiac).

Garden Lites (http://www.garden-lites.com/ ) has developed some great gluten-free soufflés for everyone to enjoy. Light and low in calories while packed with protein and other nutrients, the flavors range from Butternut Squash to Southwestern to Zucchini. 

Each frozen selection can be made in an oven or microwave and can be served as a light entree (top with cheese and bacon bits to enhance them) or a side dish. Easy to find in the freezer section at a local Super Target store on Park Boulevard and the Tollway (http://www.target.com/), the Garden Lites also has a page on their website to locate all stores in your area to find all of their products.

Look for muffins, veggie chili and cornbread melt, and many other special seasonal 
vegetable treats (like Pumpkin Spice Soufflé). 

There's a lot of good eating from this garden.