A little sprinkle here… a little snacking there. That is how I like to enjoy Eden Food’s Organic Pumpkin Seeds. Sprinkled on top of my salad at lunch time for an extra crunch, or eaten by the handful as a snck, these pumpkin seeds pack a healthy dose of flavor, protein, and fiber. I was

The first thought that came to mind after hearing about the true old-world-style Italian gluten-free foods made by Bove’s of Vermont was “Mangia!” Eat. Eat. Eat. And love every single gluten-free bite! If you’re craving really, really good gluten-free sauces and meatballs (YES! MEATBALLS) that are gluten-free, priced really reasonably and are avail...

Normally the Friday Favorites on BeFreeForMe.com are awarded to food products… Delicious gluten and/or allergen free must-try’s. But this week is an exception. Why? Because this week’s Friday Favorite honoree is a product that I am so in love with. It is one of those products that once you have it, you can’t believe you

Despite all the good, great and countless intentions I often forget to take my calcium supplement each day. Shame on me. One. Little. Tiny. Thing. … and for some reason I can’t seem to remember to take it. Double shame on me. That is why I was thrilled when Adora Calcium Supplements sent me a care

I normally don’t award the Friday Favorite to a product that is so new that you can’t even find them in stores yet. However, there are exceptions… especially when the product is so craved, so awaited for and so , dare I say… needed… that I can’t stop my myself from chatting, blogging and praising

I am so excited to be joining the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA) for a webinar on living the gluten-free lifestyle… on a budget! This webinar, Gluten-Free Menu Planning: Budget-Friendly Tips, will be held on Wednesday, May 8th, 2013 from 8:30 PM Eastern / 5:30 PM Pacific.  In one hour webinar we will be offering

If you’re feeling like a nut (a coconut that is) and looking for a soft, chewy and gluten-free macaroon look no further than Jennies Gluten-Free. These Kosher Parve coconut treats are free of gluten, soy, lactose, sulfites, and trans fats but are full of goodness and sweetness. (Note: Jennies also has a sugar-free product line

There are a few gluten-free items that are true keepers. Products that once you try them, you fall in love, want to tell the world all about them. Joan’s Great Bakes products are one of these keepers. Made in New York, Joan’s Great Bakes is a family-operated business that puts love and care into every

I love cake! I love cake! I love cake! That is why I was triply overjoyed when my marvelous mailman delivered my Uforia’s Triple Delight Gluten-Free Cake. This triple layer cake is a gluten-free melt in your mouth delight. Moist, buttery and rich – just a small slice of this cake is a perfect complement

If you are looking for a bar that is packed (and I mean PACKED!) with protein look for further than the Quest Bar. Packed with 20 grams of protein a bar, healthy ingredients, and containing no sugar or artificial sweeteners, this gluten-free and high fiber bar is screaming “eat me… I’m good for you!” The

As I am writing this blog post, I am traveling on a JetBlue airplane. It’s been a frantic morning of packing, getting to the airport on time, and getting through the crazy security lines at Logan Airport. But finally, the big bird is in the sky… and there is a glimmer of love in my

When someone says “Van’s Natural Foods” my mind automatically thinks “waffles!” But since trying their new snack bars my love for Van’s has moved beyond breakfast. Van’s now makes gluten-free snack bars. They come in three great flavors: Cranberry Almond, Chocolate Chip and Peanut Butter Chocolate. These bars are chewy, tasty and ready to eat

When people ask me what food I miss the most since going gluten-free one of the things that pops into my mind are fish & chips. Ahhh… the memories. Nicely battered, browned and crispy on the outside with a delicate, white and flaky fish on the inside. These memories bring me back to when I

It’s not very often that I love, love, love a product. The kind of love that I want to sing my praises from the highest rooftop. A product that I love the ingredients, the packaging, the ease of prep, and most important, the taste. And Vigilant Eats Organic Superfood Cereal has it all. This organic

I love a good root beer. But I’m not one to drink tons of soda, usually because all of the chemicals and stuff. That’s why I was so excited to find Virgil’s All Natural Root Beer. Virgil’s Root Beer is a micro-brewed, unlike most all other root beers out there. Virgil’s root beer is really

If you’re looking for some awesome recipes for gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free and soy-free cakes & cookies you have to check out Laurie Sadowski’s newest cookbook “The Allergy-Free Cook Bakes Cakes & Cookies”. Laurie Sadowski, a food enthusiast with celiac disease (who is also a vegan) wrote this cookbook to share with us her sweet side...

It seems that everyone you talk to is trying to eat less. Trying to eat less fatty foods. Trying to try to lose weight. But instead of giving up the low-fat, low-calorie (and, as a result, low-flavor) foods I’ve chosen to become more aware of the foods that I am eating. To make my food

I love a good crunch with my gluten-free sandwich for lunch. But sometimes plain ole’ potato chips can be so ho-hum. That's why I was so very happy to discover Glories Maple Chipotle Sweet Potato Chips made by Good Health Natural Foods. Not only do these chips have a great crunch to them, they also

This week’s Friday Favorite on BeFreeForMe is awarded to a must-have pantry staple – Eden Organic Quinoa. Quinoa is a keeper. It’s as versatile and as easy to make as rice, yet it's a whole grain that is packed with fiber. Once you give quinoa a try, you'll keep coming back for more. Check out

If you’re looking for an all-natural gluten-free cereal that your whole family will fall in love with, you’re going to really like this week’s Win-It-Wednesday sponsor on BeFreeForMe.com. Kimberley’s Own All Natural Granola has pure (gluten-free!) goodness in every bite! So many gluten-free granola’s are mostly made up of gluten-free grains, sprink...

It you’re looking for a low-cal tasty gluten-free snack to munch on, look no further than Popcorn Indiana’s new Fit Popcorn. I love munching on fiber-full popcorn, but often it is packed with artificial colors and flavors, fat, and sweeteners. Fit Popcorn has less than 37 calories per cup, is certified gluten-free, has no Trans

With Valentine’s Day just a few days away, many of us want to bake sweet gluten-free treats. Fortunately it’s possible to make gluten-free desserts more nutritious and just as tasty as their gluten-containing counterparts! Check out the following baking tips and discover how your gluten-free bake goods can be made with less sugar, saturated fats...

I love simple when it comes to cooking. Simple ingredients. Simple prep. Simple clean-up. That is why one-dish skillet dishes are always my go-to simple meal. Frontera Seasoning Sauces make meal time quick, easy, ready in minutes and delicious. These gluten-free Seasoning Sauces by Frontera are lifesavers. Throw in some ground beef, chicken, pork, ...

This week’s Win-It-Wednesday on BeFreeForMe is sponsored by a super convenient and super tasty meal solution while on the go… GoPicnic. Just like the name implies these gluten-free meals are like a picnic on the go! Most gluten-free folks know that when life gets a tad bit crazy, planning tasty and nutritional meals-on-the-go becomes no

It’s Super Bowl Sunday! Yes, the big-boy of all football games is finally here. And if you’re like me and my friends we plan to watch the big game while snacking, and snacking, and snacking. After all, what would the Super Bowl be without eating, right? So, if you’re looking for a really good gluten-free

It is that taxing time of year again, my fellow citizens. That grueling task of tax preparation – and collecting all of those receipts, files, documents and statements.  And every year, without a doubt, I say to myself, “I hope I got everything”. And if you’re like me, a "loves-to-save-in-any-way-possible" person that's doesn’t know every...

This week’s Friday Favorite on BeFreeForMe.com is awarded to a product that I love oh-so very much. Taza Chocolate. Everybody loves chocolate. All kinds of chocolate. But after tasting a piece of really, really, really good chocolate there is nothing that compares. And Taza Chocolate is incomparable to any other chocolate out there. No other

Today is a reason to celebrate! Why, you ask, is this mid-winter hump-day a reason to celebrate? Well… of course…. it is National Peanut Butter Day! No matter how you like it… chunky, creamy, smeared on gluten-free bread, as a dip with fresh veggies, or eaten right out of the jar… Peanut Butter deserves it’s

Nuttin’s better than a nut butter sandwich! Especially when it is made with Justin’s nut butters. Why? Because Justin’s takes PB&J sandwiches to a whole new level on the sandwich grading scale. Justin Nut Butters makes the old stand-by PB&J’s a sandwich you dream about eating. They make a PB&J a “want-to” sandwich, not a

I’ve been sticking to my New Year’s promise to visit my friend Mr. Gym more often, my long lost friend that I missed all through the holidays. But now… now, we’re like old buds once again. Working out day after day. Step after step. Spin after spin. Push-up after push-up. And when I work out

One of my favorite dishes at my local Thai restaurant is a nice simmering gluten-free pot of fresh broth, veggies, chicken and rice noodles. Going out to eat and getting this favorite dish has been a real treat for me because it is one dish that I have no idea how to even start to

If you’re a cheese lover like me… but are trying to cut back on calories and fat… you need to try Cabot Cheese’s 50% Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheeses. And the best part? Cabot Cheese is gluten-free and naturally lactose-free too! With 70 calories or less per 1-ounce serving this is the perfect protein-packed snack. I

If you’re looking for a gluten-free appetizer that will be loved by all (aka: even the non-gluten-free folks) check out these gluten-free crostini appetizers. Crostini means “little toasts” in Italian which is so fitting, since the secret in making the most crunchiest, savory and flavorful crostini lies in the perfect toasting of the bread. I

This week’s Friday Favorite is presented to another one of my favorite bars: The Good ‘n Natural Bar. I discovered these gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan bars a few months back. I was at a local CVS looking for a quick snack and these were the only bars in stock that were gluten-free. Reluctantly I bought

Now that the New Year is suddenly approaching we're all putting on our thinking caps to decide what this year's New Year’s Resolutions will be. And, if you’re like most of us, one of your resolutions will probably involve eating better, including making better choices when it comes to snacking. This is why it is

What to give? What to give? It seems that every Holiday season that question pops-up time and time again… A small token of thanks to the Mom in the neighborhood who gets your kids off the bus, gives them an after-school snack, and watches them for a hour or so whenever you’re in a bind;

This week’s BeFreeForMe Friday Favorite is awarded to a bar that I, literally, just stumbled across. The Good Bean Bar. On a recent trip to New York City, I made a quick trip to a Whole Foods Market in the Chelsea section to grab a few “things” (o.k. …  I had to grab a few

Holiday and Party-Time is here… Send out those party invitations! Take out the fine china! Set-up those buffet tables! And, most importantly, get to the planning of the menu fare. But what is a gal to do that needs help with planning a gluten-free gathering? Answer: Start a social media campaign that seeks tips, advice

Chobani’s new product is one you’re going to flip over… Literally! Chobani fans rejoice! Flips are the newest in Chobani's line-up of gluten-free yogurts. Chobani Flips are a cup of low-fat yogurt alongside a separate section of tasty stir-ins. They are all natural, gluten-free, free of artificial preservatives and flavors. The two current flavors ...

I love to top my salad with crispy, crunchy tidbits that give a plain salad a punch of flavor. I usually use dried cranberries, crispy tortilla chip crumbs, or sliced almonds.But recently I found my all time favorite crunchy topping… Gerbs Pumpkin Seeds. These dry roasted, gluten-free pumpkin seeds are great to add an unexpected

With the Holidays here we’re all thinking about baking up a storm. Cookies, cakes, pies and loaves – but since they need to be made gluten-free…alternative flours need to be discovered and explored. If you’re looking for a gluten-free flour that is higher in protein, fiber and rich in micronutrients (including iron, calcium, magnesium and...

If you’re like me and need a bar on hand for “whenever” I might need it – you’ll love Pamela’s Whenever Bars. These bars are super moist, and taste like they are homemade. I love that the consistency is cookie-like, but are low in cholesterol, are a good source of fiber & whole grains and

Question: The holidays are here and I’m concerned about how to tackle all the parties and get-togethers with my new gluten-free lifestyle. I’m feeling overwhelmed! Do you have any tips, ideas and recipes for me? Answer: The holiday season can be overwhelming for many that are diagnosed with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. The normal

‘Tis the season to bake! Get out those mixing bowls, measuring cups, beaters, blenders and whisks… and fire up those ovens! But if you're concerned with food allergies and celiac disease, baking can become a bit more of challenge. That is why I love the Enjoy Life brand chocolate baking products. The Enjoy Life products

If you’re looking for a nutritious, delicious and chocolate-y gluten-free bar that will fill you up -  look no further my friends. The Luna Protein Bar is it. Unlike many other gluten-free bars, the Luna Protein Bar, is a great snack that is packed with 12 grams of protein which helps curb your appetite and

This is the time of year that dinner becomes a real sit down affair. The time of year when dinners are not a grab-&-go-right-off-the-grill event and some actual planning and insight is put into what will be served. But I know that even with all the planing, mealtimes more than often become rushed, and I

I hate admitting this because I feel like a spoiled kid that doesn’t like to share (or worse yet, gasp… a food hoarder) but whenever I buy Yasso Frozen Yogurt Bars I greedily hide the boxes in the way, way, way… WAY back of the freezer. Yes… So I don’t have to share. But today