We are on a hiatus from this site but keep an eye out for upcoming changes!
It is being taken over by Dr Lisa Shaver from GIG of Portland.

If you are looking for Dr Brody’s Portland, Oregon office you can find that at www.HealthyPDX.com.

If you are out of state and looking for distance consulting, or her book Overcoming Overwhelm, please go to www.DrSamantha.com.

In the meantime, please join our Facebook group here where we support each other and give advice about our Portland Gluten-free world and lives.

Yours in health,

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Hop on over to our facebook group if you’d like to be part of the discussion! And please let me know via our contact form if you have any gluten-free news or events you’d like us to consider sharing!

News  & Gluten-free Interest Round-Up

Gluten-Free market continues its expansion with 212 products from 25 brands achieving Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO) Certification!

Check out this article on gluten-free Portland Potato Vodka. Potatoes make for a vodka that is low-octane and is a gluten-free alternative to grain-based spirits. Consumers like that it has a clean, crisp taste AND it’s gluten-free.

Those with non-celiac gluten sensitivity may need to consider the carbohydrate fructan instead of, or in addition to gluten. This is a small study and needs further research but it provides an interesting and potentially life-changing view on gluten.

The association of celiac disease with other disorders, and when to have suspicion of celiac disease. Celiac disease may be underdiagnosed, explained in this article on Medscape.

Researchers are looking at whether a vaccine can help prevent celiac disease. Right now the only treatment is a gluten-free diet.

Recipes

For a delicious and healthy dessert: check out this spiced fruit bake with apples, pears, and cranberries, oh my!

Another take on the BLT: this stuffed avocado looks AH-mazing!

Events

Generation GF 2018 Teen Summit is happening this year at Walt Disney World resort from June 27-June 30, 2018. Brought to gluten-free teens and their families by Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG). Space is limited so register soon!

It’s not too early to start planning for this year’s Gluten-Free Food Allergy Fest at the Portland Expo Center. There will be close to 100 GF vendors and free presentations with general admission. You can join their email list to receive discount codes and info for upcoming shows!

SPOON Foundation is a local nonprofit organization that teaches and gives tools to providers of children impacted by disability and/or institutional care. They accommodate unique nutrition and feeding needs of children with disabilities all around the world. Check out their website to learn more.

Yours in Health,

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Hop on over to our facebook group if you’d like to be part of our ongoing discussion and community.
And please let me know via our contact form if you have any gluten-free news or events you’d like us to consider sharing!

News  & Gluten-free Interest

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!

Missed out on trick-or-treating this year? There are some boozy bites of chocolate that adults can indulge in this holiday season. Fox news features Missionary Chocolates because there are now grown-up versions made with Wild Roots Vodka, James Oliver Whiskey and more.

Ground Breaker Brewing the gluten-free brewery and gastropub here in SE Portland brings back their highest demanded beer in their Experiment Ale series, Cascadian Dark Ale.

Recipes

Need something light and warming between Thanksgiving and Christmas festivities? Try my Gluten-free, Vegan, Walnut & Goji berry saute.

It’s time to try this NY Times Sheet-pan Chicken with Chickpeas, Cumin and Turmeric. A definite crowd-pleaser for the holidays! Click here for the recipe.

Since we’re on the topic of holidays, try this GF Apple Cinnamon French Toast Casserole on Allergy Free Alaska’s blog.

Events

If you missed the Gluten-Free Labels 101 Webinar, here is the document summarizing questions people had.

This holiday season at Saint Honore Bakery they have a new Bûche de Noël Lemon Chocolate sponge cake available 12/09 until sold out!

Gluten Free Gem bakery is an independent, family-run bakery located on NE Broadway. They are making all their pies, cheesecakes, rolls, cookies, and donuts for this holiday season. Now taking pre-orders through December 20.

Here‘s a list of holiday events here in Portland. There’s bound to be some gluten-free options at the Food and Gift festival, Bazaar, or Portland Saturday Market!

Yours in Health,

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When I took over this site about five years ago it was a different world of GF in PDX. These days almost every restaurant will offer gluten-free options and keeping up with a complete list wasn’t possible.

In the meantime, please peruse our listing above and please let us know if we are missing any 100% GF restaurants or restaurants who report that they will follow procedures to avoid cross-contamination.

Yours in Health,

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“We are lucky to live in a community with many gluten-free bakeries that help us enjoy the holidays in Portland with fabulous GF treats! I did a quick scan and here is what I found happening for Halloween.

Gluten-free GEM Bakery Pop-up Shop, Saturday, Oct 29^th 10am-2pm at Anthropologie in the Pearl District – Halloween and other treats.

Liberated Baking Halloween Carnival, Saturday, Oct 29^th, 5pm – For kids 2-12 with allergies or celiac disease! A safe Halloween activity. They have games, prizes, and treats! Wear your Halloween costume! $5 per child. We went last year and will be attending this year also because it was tons of fun!

Cute vegan Halloween goodies at Petunias’.

Pumpkin Soy Soft-serve at Back to Eden.

Of course, you are likely to find some Halloween themed treats at the other GF bakeries including Kyra’s, Tula, and New Cascadia.

It’s not too early to think about Thanksgiving and most of these PDX bakeries offer Thanksgiving items as well. New Cascadia does a tasting of their Thanksgiving goods on Wednesday Nov 9^th and Nov 16^th  at 10am. Totally worth checking out, its like a mini Thanksgiving!

Have a safe and gluten-free Halloween!

Tracy Lehto
GenerationGF.Portland@gluten.org“

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The GFFAF is back! This year at the Expo center. I’m sooo excited for the new venue. 
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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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

Cook 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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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

Cook 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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News  & Interest Round Up

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

Cook 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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