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Gluten-savvy Shopping
Tips and tricks for avoiding food products with unwanted gluten

A Cut Above
Take a step beyond gluten free with organic, grass-fed meats

Light Bites
Have a healthy New Year's nosh with these nutritious gluten-free appetizers

Gluten-free Giving
Don't feel like holiday shopping in the malls? Head over to your local natural foods store where great gluten-free gifts abound

Giving Thanks Without Gluten
There's no need to feel deprived with these delicious gluten-free holiday foods—great even if you aren't on a gluten-free diet

How To Go Gluten Free
Try these bottom-line tips for removing gluten from your diet

Super Sweet
Create delicious gluten-free treats using whole food powders, naturally sweet and nutrient dense

On The Side
Create the perfect light summer sides with seasonal produce

Surprising Egg Substitutes
When you can't have eggs, these natural alternatives are the next best thing

Tropical Treats
Get baking with coconut products

Secret Superfoods
These overlooked nutrient powerhouses can add a healthful spark to any gluten-free diet

Label Lore
Sure, the package says gluten free, but what does that really mean?

Just The Facts
Answers to your most pressing questions about gluten

Wish List
Gluten-free bath and body products are an ideal holiday indulgence. Plus, a yummy no-bake treat that makes a perfect little gift

Sugar-Smart Holidays
Low-glycemic food choices that have fewer carbs than usual gluten-free fare

Saying "No" to GMOs
How to avoid genetically modified organisms in your gluten-free diet

Creature Comforts
More dog and cat owners are tossing out conventional kibble and feeding their pets against the grain

Gluten-Free Getaway
Enjoy worry-free summer vacations with these healthy travel tips

Should More Men Eat Gluten free?
There are good reasons to pay early attention to symptoms
Indulge Mom on Her Special Day
Give the gift of delicious, safe food

Soup's On!
This formerly "iffy" food category in the gluten-free world now offers many options

Gluten-Free Pasta-bilities
Need an alternative to traditional rice noodles? Explore these tasty options

No Gluten Slow Cooking
The busy person's secret to a hearty home-cooked meal? A slow cooker

New Foods for the New Year
How to be deliciously daring with your diet

Holiday Guide
How do you maneuver through the holidays without gluten? With a little help from this guide! To keep your health up and your stress level down, try these tips:

A Taste of the Wild: Rice
If you’re looking for something different this holiday season, try wild rice. Sometimes called “the caviar of all grains,” naturally gluten-free wild rice has a distinctive earthy flavor that’s a natural for creating dishes that taste more gourmet than those made out of brown or white rice.

Test Your Gluten and Celiac Knowledge
There's no better time than now, National Celiac Awareness Month, to clear up common misconceptions, raise awareness, and increase your knowledge about gluten-free living.

Against-the-Grain Athletes
There’s a surprising new trend in the sports world: An increasing number of athletes are going gluten free to give themselves a winning edge.

Gluten Free in the Raw
Learn ways to include more fresh, live foods in your diet for cool convenience.

Super Salads
Create varied main-dish salads to beat the heat, nourish your body, and treat your taste buds.

Sense and Sensitivity
If you're confused about gluten-sensitivity testing, here's the latest on the subject from three top experts.

New and Improved
Avoid the most common pitfalls of the gluten-free diet—and naturally enhance your overall nutrition.

Gluten-Free Gatherings
Try these tips to live it up safely at your next party

Create an Eco-Friendly Menu
With Green Gluten-Free Foods, Everybody Wins

Delicious—and Dairy Free
Lactose intolerant or milk sensitive? Discover the difference and learn how to avoid dairy

Rethinking Breakfast
Make the first meal of the day heartier to keep you going longer.

The Gift of Gluten Free
Plenty of presents don't contain gluten! Take a peek at our favorites.

Pumping Up Your Iron
Got anemia or iron deficiency? Learn how to eat gluten free to boost iron absorption.

About the Columnist:
Melissa Diane Smith is the author of a number of nutrition books, including Going Against the Grain, and an internationally recognized nutritionist who specializes in therapeutic gluten-free diets. To learn about her online Going Against the Grain Group membership and packages or to sign up for her free newsletter, visit www.againstthegrainnutrition.com. For info about her books, consultations, or nutrition coaching programs, visit www.melissadianesmith.com.