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Dr. Samantha September 30, 2016

GFFAF PDX Gluten-free Food & Allergy Fest 10/1-10/2

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The GFFAF is back! This year at the Expo center. I’m sooo excited for the new venue. gffaf-pdx-version-3
I’ll be speaking from 12:10-12:50 both Saturday October 1st and Sunday October 2nd on How to Maximize your Energy on a Gluten-free Diet.

There are many other fabulous speakers and endless booths with yummy samples and great information for your gluten-free life.
The expo is great for people who have been GF or who are just dipping their toes in.

Come see me at my table and introduce yourself!

GET TICKETS HERE or at the door, of course. 🙂

Look forward to seeing you!

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Filed Under: Classes & Events, Gluten-Free Basics, Local Products

Dr. Samantha June 24, 2016

Gluten-free PDX Round Up 6/23/16

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News  & Interest Round Up

Free resource. If you or someone you love are new to eating Gluten-free or have questions about testing, cross-contamination or celiac vs gluten sensitivity, grab my Gluten-free Essentials eBook. It’s free, but not for much longer!

Ever wondered if skin care products could be a potential culprit of gluten contamination? Check out these 5 facts to know about gluten-free skin care.

An interesting article showing helpful parenting tips for raising a child with celiac disease. Written by a teenager who was diagnosed with celiac disease and has worked to spread information and resources to parents, teens and kids through social media.

Check out this recent article showing the similar neurological manifestations in celiac disease patients vs. patients with non-celiac related gluten-sensitivity. The patterns appear to be similar and respond equally to adapting a gluten-free diet.

Recipes

FrittataCook this for breakfast, lunch or dinner: GF, Dairy-free Rosemary Chard Frittata. Packed with flavor, protein, and a little bit of brain power. From my blog

A must try for Indian food lovers- GF Onion Pakora recipe with avocado dipping sauce. Easy, delicious and GF!

New from NomNomPaleo. GF meals made easy with cooking in parchment packets and minimal clean up! Check out the recipe for Lemon Garlic Chicken here.

 Events

PDX (GIG) Gluten Intolerance Group Monthly Meeting. 7/9/2016 PPMC HCC 2,3 – Dr David Permultter’s BrainMaker video ( 50 min w 15 min of Q&A): Dr. Perlmutter, neurologist, explains the potent interplay between intestinal microbes and the brain.

Gluten-free Meet-up this month at Rose City Food Park in NE PDX! 6/25/16 at 4:30pm.

Gluten-free Food Allergy Fest. October 1-2, 2016. by Gluten-free & More Magazine.  I’ll be speaking there again this year. They’re moving to the Expo center!

Yours in Health,

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Filed Under: Classes & Events, Gluten-Free Basics, News, Recipes Tagged With: Celiac Disease, GF events, GF news, gf pdx, gf portland, GF recipes, gluten-free, gluten-free pdx, gluten-free recipes

Dr. Samantha May 31, 2016

Gluten-free PDX Round Up 5/31/16

GFP 2016Please let me know via our contact form if you have any gluten-free news or events you’d like us to consider sharing!

News  & Interest Round Up

Free resource. If you or someone you love are new to eating Gluten-free or have questions about testing, cross-contamination or celiac vs gluten sensitivity, grab my Gluten-free Essentials eBook. It’s free, but not for much longer!

In honor of Celiac Awareness Month, check out what they are doing in Edmonton, Alberta to raise awareness. Also, a new documentary is coming out this week called The Celiac Project, check out the trailer here.

Good news! You don’t have to worry about skipping the French baguettes while traveling to Paris- even Parisian bakeries are going gluten-free!

Check out this interesting article about Rosacea and potential co-morbidities that may be overlooked by your doctor, including Celiac disease. It appears that the correlation may be more common in women.

Recipes

halibutCook this: Coconut Lime Halibut with Quinoa and Spinach. From my blog

More veggies, less noodles in this GF chicken noodle salad recipe. In case you need another reason to try some delicious zoodles 🙂

Have you found your favorite bread recipe yet? Check out the best gluten-free bread recipes rated on Huff Post- You won’t want to miss the world’s best GF banana bread recipe!

Events

PDX (GIG) Gluten Intolerance Group Monthly Meeting. 6/11/2016 PPMC HCC8 – Annual Gluten-Free Jeopardy w/ Fabulous Prizes! Always a fun meeting with lots of laughs. AND prizes!

Gluten-free Food Allergy Fest. October 1-2, 2016. by Gluten-free & More Magazine.  I’ll be speaking there again this year. They’re moving to the Expo center!

Yours in Health,

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Filed Under: Classes & Events, Gluten-Free Basics, News, Recipes Tagged With: Celiac Disease, GF events, gf portland, GF recipes, gluten free events, gluten free news, gluten-free, gluten-free pdx, gluten-free portland

Dr. Samantha May 6, 2016

Gluten-Free PDX Round Up 5/6/16

gluten-free PDXPlease let me know via our contact form if you have any gluten-free news or events you’d like us to consider sharing!

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My lovely friend Kyra Bussanich, owner of Kyra’s Bake Shop in Lake Oswego just WON another cupcake wars. This one was called the “Ultimate Showdown Challenge” because it was all bakers who have won before. The totally cool thing is that she did all GF baking, of course, but no one made a big deal about it. Just. Cupcakes. Really really really good cupcakes! Go get some (and drop a few off at my office if you’re driving by…) 🙂

Free resource. If you or someone you love are new to eating Gluten-free or have questions about testing, cross-contamination or celiac vs gluten sensitivity, grab my Gluten-free Essentials eBook. It’s free, but not for much longer!

It’s Celiac Awareness Month, check out this news clip about GF flour alternatives and spreading the word on Celiac Disease.

Risks for Teens with Celiac disease transitioning into adult healthcare system. Interesting article on the obstacles that exist for pediatric patients with chronic diseases who need to transfer care as adults. So important to offer resources and support for young patients before further health consequences arise!

Recipes

hot-cerealCook this: Homemade Granola with GF Oats. Kid tested and approved. From my blog

Ever wondered how to prepare a unique recipe with purple cauliflower? Check out this one: Spicy (Italian) Purple Cauliflower from NomNomPaleo.

What’s for brunch? This recipe is a must-try: Hearty Eggs in Portabello Purgatory. From the fabulous Kyra Bussanich.

Events

PDX (GIG) Gluten Intolerance Group Monthly Meeting.  5/14/2016 Sat 10:00 AM 12:00 PM PPMC HCC 2,3 – No speaker this month.

Gluten-free Food Allergy Fest. October 1-2, 2016. by Gluten-free & More Magazine.  I’ll be speaking there again this year. They’re moving to the Expo center!

Yours in Health,

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Filed Under: Classes & Events, Gluten-Free Basics, News, Recipes Tagged With: Celiac Disease, gf, gf pdx, gf portland, gluten free news, gluten-free recipes

Dr. Samantha April 24, 2016

Gluten-Free PDX Round Up 4/25/16

gluten-free PDXPlease let me know via our contact form if you have any gluten-free news or events you’d like us to consider sharing!

News  & Interest Round Up

Free resource. If you or someone you love are new to eating Gluten-free or have questions about testing, cross-contamination or celiac vs gluten sensitivity, grab my Gluten-free Essentials eBook. It’s free, but not for much longer!

Traveling While Gluten-Free; a survival guide with helpful tips on how to avoid gluten on your next travel adventure.

GF Jewish Restaurant in Portland (Maine) cooking Passover meals – only local and organic ingredients, and 100% GF (even the matzoh!)

Recipes

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Cook this: Fresh and Local GF Fish Tacos with delicious slaw. Be sure to check in with your local fishmonger at Flying Fish Co. for the freshest fish available in PDX. From my blog

Tired of eating the same snacks every day? This recipe is a must: Fried Green Plantains with Mango Avocado Salsa. Thanks to NomNomPaleo for helping level up our snacks!

GF Almond Macaroons. French country-style, great for Passover, or any time you’re needing a little treat 🙂

Events

PDX (GIG) Gluten Intolerance Group Monthly Meeting.  5/14/2016 Sat 10:00 AM 12:00 PM PPMC HCC 2,3 – No speaker this month.

Gluten-free Food Allergy Fest. October 1-2, 2016. by Gluten-free & More Magazine.  I’ll be speaking there again this year. They’re moving to the Expo center!

Yours in Health,

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Filed Under: Classes & Events, Gluten-Free Basics, Recipes Tagged With: Celiac Disease, gf, gf pdx, gf portland, GF recipes, gluten free news, gluten-free, gluten-free pdx, gluten-free recipes

Dr. Samantha April 18, 2016

Gluten-Free PDX Round Up 4/18/16

gluten-free PDXPlease let me know via our contact form if you have any gluten-free news or events you’d like us to consider sharing!

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Celiac disease raises risk of pregnancy complications, including premature including spontaneous abortions and premature delivery. But they are saying no relationship to fertility.

The world’s first GF barley beer will make its appearance in Germany today! Using Kebari barley (non-GMO). I don’t love the ‘gluten removed’ thing but here you go…

Childhood Celiac Disease News– same immune response occurs in children as adults when exposed to wheat.

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Craving some homemade Italian food? Try this recipe: GF dairy free Parm, with delicious basil “ricotta cheese”. From my blog

GF Asian Pot stickers with pork and ginger. Don’t miss out on your favorite Asian recipes, from the lovely Laura B. Russell.

Events

PDX (GIG) Gluten Intolerance Group Monthly Meeting.  5/14/2016 Sat 10:00 AM 12:00 PM PPMC HCC 2,3 – No speaker this month.

Hawthorne Fish House is hosting a “dine to support” Camp Blue Spruce night April 20th between 5 and 9 PM! A portion of the evening’s proceeds will go to support Camp Blue Spruce, an overnight camp for kids with food allergies and Celiac.

Gluten-free Food Allergy Fest. October 1-2, 2016. by Gluten-free & More Magazine.  I’ll be speaking there again this year. They’re moving to the Expo center!

Yours in Health,

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Filed Under: Classes & Events, Gluten-Free Basics Tagged With: gf, GF events, gf pdx, GF recipes, gluten free news, gluten-free, gluten-free portland, gluten-free recipes

Dr. Samantha April 14, 2016

Gluten-Free PDX Round Up 4/14/16

gluten-free PDXPlease let me know via our contact form if you have any gluten-free news or events you’d like us to consider sharing!

News  & Interest Round Up

Liberté from Gluten in Paris, France. “In a world of pastry, gluten-free is coming into its own”

Key Gene in Development of Celiac Disease Found in “Junk” DNA. 40% of the population carry the main risk factor for celiac disease but only 1% develop the disease according to this study.

New iPhone app “Celitax” launched in Canada to help people with celiac disease keep track of GF purchases to apply towards tax credit. Think GF alternative foods should qualify for medical expense tax credit?

Recipes

quinoa_saladNeed some new recipe ideas for this amazing spring weather? This Asparagus, Snap Pea and Quinoa Salad uses ingredients that are in season and will not disappoint! From my blog.

GF Veggie Burrito Recipe with homemade GF flour tortillas from the fabulous GFJules. Don’t forget the guac dressing 🙂

Ever waited for 1+ hours on a weekend in Portland just to get some pancakes for brunch? Make these at home and skip the brunch lines: Cinnamon Coconut GF Pancakes. From the lovely NomNomPaleo.

Events

PDX (GIG) Gluten Intolerance Group Monthly Meeting.  5/14/2016 Sat 10:00 AM 12:00 PM PPMC HCC 2,3 – No speaker this month.

Hawthorne Fish House is hosting a “dine to support” Camp Blue Spruce night April 20th between 5 and 9 PM! A portion of the evening’s proceeds will go to support Camp Blue Spruce, an overnight camp for kids with food allergies and Celiac.

Gluten-free Food Allergy Fest. October 1-2, 2016. by Gluten-free & More Magazine. I just got the word I’ll be speaking there again this year. They’re moving to the Expo center!

Yours in Health,

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Filed Under: Classes & Events, Gluten-Free Basics, News, Recipes Tagged With: Celiac Disease, gf, GF events, gf pdx, GF recipes, gluten free news, gluten-free

Dave March 22, 2010

Spelt is Not Gluten Free

We don’t usually do this sort of informational post here, because we tend to focus on restaurant reviews, but lately I’ve noticed a trend where spelt is thought to be gluten-free. Unfortunately, spelt is a variety of wheat and contains the same sort of gluten. From the U.S. Food and Drug Administration website:

In the context of celiac disease, the term “gluten” is used to collectively refer to gluten in wheat, and to the proteins in other grains that have been demonstrated to cause harmful health effects in individuals who have celiac disease. These grains are wheat (including different varieties such as spelt and kamut), rye, barley, cross-bred hybrids (e.g., triticale, which is a cross between wheat and rye), and possibly oats.”

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Filed Under: Gluten-Free Basics, Uncategorized Tagged With: Allergies, Cooking, Gluten-Free Flour, Health, Information

Dave April 2, 2009

Flours for a Gluten-Free Diet

Different Gluten Free Flours

When you can’t use wheat flour for cooking, one of the obvious problems that comes up is what to use instead. Most beginners to being gluten-free find themselves launched into an orbit with spinning satellites of all these expensive flours that can be hard to track down. Sometimes it’s hard to know what to use. Here is a short alphabetical list of some gluten-free flours and basic information about them. Once you have all these you’re ready to make some bread. Check here to see choices for the best gluten-free bread machine.

Very few of these flours can be used alone to make anything edible. People who do a lot of gluten-free baking will often create flour mixes, which they will mix up in some quantity and then have handy for use any time.

Amaranth Flour – Has a light but pleasing nutty like or malt flavor. Ground from a plant seed. High in protein and nutritious. Added in small quantities to flour mixes for baking.

Arrowroot – Like the name would imply this is made from a root. If you are allergic to corn, this makes a great substitute. You can substitute measure for measure. Arrowroot is basically tasteless and keeps well.

Buckwheat – Despite it’s name, this is not wheat. It is actually a relative of rhubarb. A dark flour with a strong distinctive flavor. The seeds of the plant are ground to make this flour. Good in flour mixes for “whole grain” baked goods.

Cornstarch – This is starch that has been refined from corn. It is bland and should be used with other flours to create flour mixes. It stores well.

Garbanzo Bean Flour – Garbanzo beans are also known as chick peas. This flour is made from ground beans. The flour is high in protein and has a strong flavor. It should be stored in the refrigerator.

Garfava flour – This is made from garbanzo beans and fava beans. It stores well and has a strong flavor. Makes a good substitute for rice flour. It is also high in protein. Good for bread, cakes, and cookies.

Millet flour – Millet comes from the grass family and is one of the earliest cultivated grains. It is nutritious and a good source of protein. It has a wonderful flavor and is a little sweet. Good in flour mixes. Popular for breads.

Potato flour – Made from dehydrated potatoes. Mostly used for thickening sauces, gravies, and soups. When added to flour mixes, it adds a moist crumb. Very useful for baked goods, but usually only used in small amounts. Can impart elasticity to dough. Has strong potato flavor and keeps well.

Potato starch – Made from dehydrated potatoes. Mostly used for thickening sauces, gravies, and soups. When added to flour mixes, it adds a moist crumb. Very useful for baked goods. Can impart elasticity to dough. Not as flavorful as potato flour.

Quinoa Flour Related to spinach and beets. Made from ground plant seeds. The flour is high in protein and has a mellow flavor. Add to flour mixes.

Rice Flour, Brown – Brown rice flour is more flavorful than white rice flour. Slightly nutty flavors. It is used in flour mixes with other flours and is popular from putting in breads. Refrigerate.

Rice Flour, White – This flour is made from white rice. It can be used alone, but most people add it to other flours. It adds a sponginess to baked goods. Best for recipes that need a light texture. It is bland, not very nutritious, and stores well.

Sorghum Flour – This flour is high in protein and B vitamins and is sweet and flavorful. It is almost always used in mixes. It is good for making breads and other baked goods. It stores well on a shelf.

Soy Flour – High in protein and has a nutty flavor. Good used in mixes. Does not store well. Combines well with rice flours. Is good for making cookies.

Tapioca Flour – Same as tapioca starch. This is ground cassava root. It makes gluten-free baked goods more chewy. Low in nutrients. It stores well, is bland, and should be used mixed with other flours.

Teff Flour – Teff is the smallest grain in the world. Teff flour is high in protein, calcium, zinc, iron, and fiber. It is used in flour mixes to make breads and cookies.

Xanthan Gum – Xanthan gum is made from a kind of bacteria, Xanrhomonas Campestris. It is used for thickening and is sticky in a way that makes it handy for gluten-free baking. It is used very sparingly in flour mixes.

Bob's Red Mill Gluten-Free Flours

Well that’s some of the basics. Obviously there are lots of other kinds of flour. When you are eating gluten-free, these flours can be very useful.

Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Flours on Amazon

Filed Under: Gluten-Free Basics, Uncategorized Tagged With: Baking, Expensive, Gluten-Free Flour

Dave February 18, 2009

Gluten-Free Basics: Beware Foods You Might Not Expect to Have Gluten

I’m at home sick today and was doing some reading on gluten-free living and ran across an excellent list of foods and food ingredients that are not gluten-free. While reading through the list I was checking off items on my mental list of what is safe and what is not. I didn’t actually get too far down the list before I hit “blue cheese” – blue cheese!?!!? It turns out that blue cheese is made with bread.

On further investigation, it happens that REAL blue cheese is made with bread. Manufacturers who make blue cheese the traditional way still start with bread to get their mold and then introduce the mold to milk curds. So how likely is it that the bleu cheese you’re looking at in the store has gluten? It looks like it’s less likely than you might expect. Here’s a site with further information on blue cheese.

While we’re on the subject of foods you would never suspect, I’ve put together a quick list of less obvious gluten-containing items. It’s sort of like a “I remembered that you’re vegetarian so I made you a chicken salad” list. (This is not an exhaustive list of gluten-containing foods by any means.)

It may be organic, but it isn't gluten-free.

It may be organic, but it isn't gluten-free.

Beer – I was gluten-free for a while before I gave any thought to our little fermented friends. Beer is just plain not gluten-free. Also, any alcoholic beverage that is made with wheat and not distilled is suspect.

Bouillon – This is one where a person would probably catch it by checking the ingredients, but might not think to. It’s supposed to be dried chicken broth and spices and salt and salt and salt, right? Wrong!

Bulgar – I always forget this one for some reason. It is another name for wheat that has been processed.

Chewing Gum – Manufacturers coat some chewing gums with wheat flour to keep them fresh. So you have to check the labels. I grew up in the 70s so I believed (or at least liked to believe) the urban legend that chewing gum was made with spiders eggs. Little did I know.

Couscous – You can call it what you like but it’s really pasta. I get it confused with polenta, which is corn, and risotto, which is rice.

Graham Crackers and Graham Flour – Our pal wheat by another name.

Malt, Malt Extract, Malt Syrup, Malt Flavoring, Malt Vinegar – Wave bye-bye to a startlingly long list of breakfast cereals.

Semolina – Fancy name for wheat they make pasta out of.

Tabbouleh – Made with bulgar, which appears above. Yes, I have thoughtlessly eaten tabbouleh at our favorite Lebanese Restaurant.

Udon – Although I love Japanese food, I never really liked these Japanese noodles anyhow. I do mourn for my loss of ramen, though. *sigh*

This deserves its own paragraph: Any Broth, Sauce or Gravy – These are all suspect and should be checked before you eat them. You would never expect it, but the roux in gumbo has a ton of flour in it. Apparently, chefs love to put some roux in their jambalaya. Ouch! And I love a good jambalaya.

OK well that’s enough depressing news for one day. I hope everybody will chime in with comments on food items that you were surprised to find contained wheat or gluten.

Filed Under: Gluten-Free Basics, Uncategorized Tagged With: Allergies, Beer and Wine, Celiac Disease, Health, Information

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Dr. Samantha Brody is a licensed Naturopathic Physician and acupuncturist and the owner and founder of Evergreen Natural Health Center in Portland, Oregon. She is both a health educator and coach who can help introduce patients to new ways of caring for themselves. Read More…

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