All Entries in the "Gluten Free Athletes" Category
When Life Hands You Lemons, Make…Gluten Free Chocolate Zucchini Muffins?!?!?
Yes, indeed. As I mentioned in my last post, things have been quite hectic in the household with health related issues, and then I had surgery on both knees last Friday. The surgery was to remove “loose bodies” (loose pieces of ick floating around that were getting stuck in painful spots) and assess the condition [...]
PureFit Gluten and Dairy Free Nutrition Bars Review
“No Wheat, No Gluten, No Dairy” Such is the tagline for PureFit Nutrition Bars. I was contacted by Robb Dorf, owner and creator of the Pure Fit line, to take a look at the bars and give them a taste. Robb graciously provided samples of the bars for this review. First, a bit about what [...]
Sprout Living Gluten and Dairy Free Protein Powder Review
Whole foods are always a great option, but what if you need a quick hit of protein and you need something super convenient, and only have water and a shaker cup available? Then, protein powders are a good option. They are so handy in fact, I have a whole section devoted to gluten free protein [...]
Gluten Free Athlete Profile-John Forberger AKA Gluten Free Triathlete
Back when I first started researching gluten free and celiac athletes online, John’s was one of the first websites I found. John is an endurance athlete (as I’ve mentioned before, I don’t run unless I’m chased-I much prefer lifting heavy stuff) and so he provides a different perspective. Thanks for joining us here on Gluten [...]
Gluten Free Protein Powder Review-Muscle Gauge Nutrition
I’m always on the look out for sports nutrition brands that are clear about the gluten free status of their products. And that, my friends, isn’t so easy to find. I’ve had many email exchanges with various sports supplement companies, and some have been more helpful than others. Another, very important, thing to remember is [...]
“The Gluten-Free Effect on Athletes” Lifestyle Webinar is Now Available on Replay!
It’s been a busy week! “The Gluten Free Effect on Athletes-Improving Performance Through Diet” webinar was Tuesday night, presented by myself in conjunction with the NFCA and sponsored by Blue Diamond. (Yes, the almond people! How cool is that!) Almond butter is awesome. Almond butter is like a healthy person’s crack. Stuff is seriously addictive. [...]
10 Tips for Healing as a Crazy (me, not you) Gluten Free Injured Athlete
If you are on the GFF Facebook or Twitter, you may have heard me complaining. Last week I twisted my ankle and fell, giving myself a grade two ankle sprain. I heard and felt the dreaded “pop” as I fell. Luckily, I landed softly in the hedge. Jeff was home to help me up, so [...]
Support Peter Bronski and the NFCA
Peter Bronski is undertaking a mission that many of us can only imagine. Pete is the author of No Gluten, No Problem, as well as Artisanal Gluten-Free Cooking with his wife Kelli. I profiled Pete as a gluten free athlete last year. He is training for the Virgil Crest Ultra Race-which is a 50 mile [...]
Gluten Free Athlete Profile-Jon Fernandes
I am very happy to have Jon as a featured Gluten Free Athlete. Jon and I were introduced by a mutual friend, JC at JCD Fitness. Jon has a great story and attitude. Introducing Jon! Name: Jonathan Fernandes Age: 21 Location: Edison, New Jersey. Sports/Activites: Currently doing Strength Training & Bodybuilding. Previously Did martial arts [...]
Gluten Free Protein Powder Reviews
Gluten Free Protein Powder Reviews and Recommendations (or not!) Protein powder. It can be so useful, so tasty, so convenient! It can also be completely vile tasting, or worse, make us sick due to cross-contact or hidden gluten. This page is for us all to share our experiences with protein powders, so we can learn [...]
