Meet Kia, awesome certified holistic nutritionist who runs the Plant Based Gluten Free Piggy page on Instagram (@glutenfreeplantbasedpiggy). Kia’s celiac story really illustrates how the disease can often present in ways not so obvious or typical from what we usually expect to see from celiac sufferers. From stomach aches, rib pain and extreme acne, it took a while for Kia to be correctly diagnosed and after which, she learned a very hard lesson on how cross-contamination can lead to some extreme circumstances.  Kia’s celiac story is inspiring because although her journey was a long and ..read more

Learn to make five delicious and easy vegan butter recipes that you’ll end up loving so much more than traditional butter. Whether you’re avoiding dairy for medical or ethical reasons, its often found that store bought versions of vegan butter to be lacking and filled with unwanted additives. Take back control of your health (and your wallet) by making your own at home! Photo credit: Bhuwan Bansal For us, it’s been a long era of learning - from getting a celiac diagnosis for our child to learning that she couldn’t tolerate lactose, to finding out that IBS was also prevalent and milk products ..read more

Get started making healthy and amazing gluten free oat pancakes at home to kick start your day! These tasty treats are packed with nutrients and will keep you motivated all day. Perfectly customizable for your dietary needs, but also we’ve found it a great way to sneak in some extra protein if you need to by just adding a scoop of your favorite protein powder and any other nutritional goodies you want for your body. Here in the Skinny Beets kitchen, we’re often making gluten free oat pancakes. We’re getting your started with a basic recipe, but feel free to experiment with variations of your ..read more

Makes: 16 - 24 little sweet buns Takes: 35 minutes plus raising time Bakes at: 350F Have you ever tried gluten free Monkey Bread or ‘pull apart bread’? It’s sweet, delicious and a lot of fun to have around a party. What’s even better about this bread is that it can be topped up with whatever you like - chocolate drizzles, or cheese and jalapeños. The core of this bread is fun. We’re often told as children not to play with our food, but now we know we can have as much fun as we like as long as it’s gluten free. As with all breads, baking these will fill your home with the best bready scents, m ..read more

Here at Skinny Beets, we love using mayo in our mixes and with hens of our own, it’s easy to whip up some fresh mayo on the go. However, we also know there are those of you with loads of different food allergies and also those who can’t tolerate egg or are vegan by choice (because you’re awesome). For those of you who need a good gluten free vegan mayo recipe, here are our top five favorites for you to try out. From a classic vegan mayo using silken tofu to creamy coconut, we’ve got all the vegan mayo goods plus a bonus sriracha vegan mayo for all those hot nights. These recipes offer a variet ..read more

Make your gluten free angel food cake for any celebration and serve plain or with fruit and fresh coconut cream. Do you love angel food cake? It’s so light and fluffy, like a fork filled with heaven in every bite. It makes a great all round cake that can be filled with layers of fruit or chocolate and it’s always a crowd pleaser. Did you know that it’s just as easy to make gluten-free angel food cake? We’ve got the recipe that will make your tastebuds sing with delight! If you need a dairy free option, we’ve got you covered too! And because we use pure maple syrup instead of granulated sugar ..read more

Photo credit: Priscilla Du Preez It’s difficult for celiacs and those with gluten sensitivities to enjoy any random day dealing with food that might have sneaky gluten in it, but when it comes to big family gatherings like Easter, most celiacs want to run and hide. But we’ve got the answer here and whether you want to host your own gluten free Easter gathering, bring your own gluten-safe foods, or just pass on a recipe to a good host that knows how to safely cater gluten free, we’ve got your covered! Here are five gluten free and vegetarian foods that you or your host can serve (and safely ea ..read more

Make gooey, soft gluten free cinnamon rolls with this easy to follow recipe! Photo credit: Jessica Johnston Ah, cinnamon rolls. They pull apart with delicious gooeyness, and fill our mouths with flavorful, cinnamony joy. Most people don’t know that you can make amazing gluten free cinnamon rolls at home and they’re so much better than the story bought dry ones that are packed full of unpronounceable ingredients. Making gluten free cinnamon rolls at home is also a joyful experience. Just mixing the dough and having it rise while you sip your favorite coffee and read your favorite blogs makes b ..read more

Sam Anderson, happy and balancing her best life despite chronic illness. Welcome to our third installment of Celiac Stories - where we highlight different experiences of those diagnosed with celiac disease and how they navigate their needs through life. Today’s guest is Sam Anderson, author of the Invisible Illness Living Journals and founder of the Invisible Illness Living website, www.invisibleillnessliving.com. Sam has always given her followers a detailed insight on how to manage life with chronic illness and get the best out of every moment, even when things aren’t going so well.  L ..read more

Ann Campanella is an impressive author and mom to a grown celiac child. Author of the highly acclaimed memoir, Celiac Mom and editor/journalist for many top journals, as well as an award-winning author, Ann was kind enough to grant Skinny Beets and interview and tell her celiac story. This is the second in a series of celiac stories - be sure to sign up to the newsletter if you’d like to be notified when additional interviews are released! Ann Campanella with her published memoir, Celiac Mom. SB - Can you tell us about who you are and your background? Ann - I’ve been a writer and editor for 4 ..read more