http://lgfc.ca Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:54:02 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Living in a gluten-free household has required me to discover many new grains to incorporate into our meals. Wild rice is typically a bit more expensive, but well worth the splurge! It has such an amazing, nutty flavour and smells incredible while cooking. I wanted to try something a ... http://lgfc.ca/wild-rice-pilaf/ According to new research from the Mayo Clinic, Celiac Disease affects approximately 1 in 100 people. When individuals with Celiac Disease consume gluten, which is a protein found in wheat, rye and barley, the absorptive surface of the small intestine is damaged. This greatly decreases the body’s ability to absorb ... http://lgfc.ca/is-gluten-sabotaging-your-health/ In light of the 2010 Olympics in February as well as training and travel during the month of March, our next meeting will be scheduled for Sunday April 18th 2-4pm. Save the date! To be notified when registration opens for our next event please join our community --->     http://lgfc.ca/february-meeting-postponed/ Tuesday January 12, 2010 7:00-9:00pm Join Crystal Di Domizio, registered holistic nutritionist, and featured speaker Cliff Harvey, author, mentor and natural & complementary therapist, as we explore how you can live a happier, healthier gluten-free life. Being diagnosed with a chronic and incurable ‘condition’ can feel like a life sentence… But it need ... http://lgfc.ca/choosing-health-gluten-free/ Tuesday December 08, 2009 7:00-9:00pm Join Crystal Di Domizio, Registered Holistic Nutritionist and featured speaker Jenny Breckon, Gluten-Free Baker and owner of The Sweet Tooth Cakery as we explore the art of gluten-free baking. You’ll learn the fundamentals of gluten-free baking and discover which flours and ratios produce the tastiest results. Jenny ... http://lgfc.ca/holiday-baking-gluten-free/ Tuesday November 10, 2009 7:00-9:00pm Join Crystal Di Domizio, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, for an educational evening exploring the sometimes strange and intimidating world of gluten-free grains. Quinoa, Millet, Buckwheat, Amaranth and Wild Rice are more accessible, versatile and easier to turn in to delicious dishes than you think! Using all five of ... http://lgfc.ca/exploring-gluten-free-grains/ September 8, 2009 7:00-9:00pm Join Crystal Di Domizio, Registered Holistic Nutritionist, for an informative evening as we explore gluten-free food from Asia. Featuring the menus from 4 local restaurants, we’ll discover gluten-free options from Thailand, Japan, China and India. For each of these cuisines you’ll learn how to order a safe ... http://lgfc.ca/vancouvers-best-gluten-free-asian-restaurants/ Tuesday July 14, 2009 7:00-9:00pm Join Crystal Di Domizio RHN for an informative and insightful evening. Crystal will be sharing her personal journey towards discovering her gluten sensitivity, subsequent path to wellness and current career as a holistic nutritionist. She will also be sharing her Top 10 Tips for Healthy Gluten-Free Living. Enjoy ... http://lgfc.ca/top-10-tips-for-gluten-free-living/ This is a very simple and fast weeknight dinner that makes delicious leftovers for lunch the next day. The combination of the sweet sun dried tomatoes with the bitter arugula is mouth-watering. The picture doesn't do it justice. It's my favourite dish at the moment, although if you ask my ... http://lgfc.ca/sun-dried-tomato-pasta/ The day has finally arrived ... I can eat YOGURT again. I can't even begin to explain to you how excited I am that there is finally a gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free yogurt and ice cream on the market! I love coconut milk, what a brilliant idea and oh so tasty. ... http://lgfc.ca/coconut-milk-yogurt-ice-cream/