Have you ever wished you could send your voice back in time and scream something at your past self? I do. I would dial my time-megaphone back to about 4 years ago and scream this- “If you’re doing ‘everything right’ and are still not healthy, something else is wrong.” Because yes, when you have just…
Celiac Disease
FDA Gluten Free Labeling Laws get Changed for the Worst
Back in March, I wrote about the FDA’s proposed gluten free labeling laws. At the time, while I was still frustrated with the lenient 20 ppm gluten, at the very least I was pleased with the FDA’s decision to outlaw gluten derived ingredients in gluten foods. This is a huge controversy. Should gluten grain by-products…
Gluten Free Labeling Rules have been Amended and are Finally in Final Review
If these gluten labeling laws pass, Gluten grain derived ingredients will be outlawed in all food. Also, 20ppm gluten will be the limit of gluten in a gluten free product. On one hand, this makes me happy. I’m so glad that this frightening practice of removing gluten from a gluten grain and calling it “gluten…
Hip, Stylish and Gluten Free Makeup – Everyday Minerals – Part 1
Organic, vegan, eco-friendly, colorful and of course, gluten free. Everyday Minerals has gained themselves a reputation for being the go-to brand for hip and eco-friendly cosmetics. They can be found in the hands of trendy ladies and earth-minded gals alike. Until recently, all I really knew about them was that they do lab test for gluten….
“Gluten-less” Ingredients from Gluten Grains NO LONGER ALLOWED in “Gluten Free”!
… Gluten free beer, that is. So, yeah, this doesn’t really affect gluten free cosmetics at the moment. BUT. Y’all remember my argument against “gluten-less” barley, right? On May 24th, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) has issued a ruling that agrees with me. From the press release by the TTB- TTB…
Why Gluten Free Cosmetics are a Must
Last week, Red Apple Lipstick contacted me to contribute to “the Mother of all posts” about “Why Gluten Free Cosmetics”. Since I adore and trust their Tested Gluten Free company, I gleefully said YES! And folks, it is an excellent post. My part is stellar of course (heh! 😛 ), but so is everything else! …
COMING SOON: Gluten Free Makeup List v.2.0!
This is the last week of March. You know what that means? It’s the end of the first quarter and the Gluten Free Makeup List v.2.0 is on it’s way! Coming to a computer near you on MARCH 30! In the last few months, I’ve stumbled across a treasure trove of gluten free…
How to Make Money with Gluten Free Makeup
It’s time. You’re gonna do it. No more thinking and hemming and hawing. You’re gonna do it! So you sit down at the computer and start the signup process for Avon. You’re going to make a little money on the side and drop your personal cosmetic costs in the process. And then you remember… “Oh…
Lead in your lipstick?
The Times just released an article the other day about lead in lipsticks. Your favorite shade of Marilyn Monroe red may contain lead, according to a recently updated test of lipstick by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The agency found that 400 popular lipsticks contained trace amounts of the toxin. Yikes! The FDA…
Simon and Garfunkel and Celiac Awareness
Oh yes. 8) I was nearly in tears laughing. Artists: ill-knowtice and Mackkenzie Crowe of Royal Empire Productions Lyrics: Oh celiacs You’ll diet for weeks You’ll be gluten-free You’ll feel better Oh celiacs Just stay away from wheat And barely and rye You’ll feel fine You’ll feel fine Making lunch in the afternoon I can’t…