Posts by Gluten-Free Guru
Should the entire family be gluten-free?
By Danna Van Noy The last reason I cite in this blog against a having the entire family be gluten-free is probably the most compelling one, and is the primary reason I didn’t have our entire family go GF when Ty was diagnosed: it’s not reality. In the more-than-three-decades that I’ve been involved in the…
Read MoreOur First Few Days of Being Gluten-Free in 1991
By Danna Van Noy Those of you old enough to remember 1991 know that it was before the internet was invented. I mention that because it’s an important part of why I chose the path I did, and how I earned my credibility. I didn’t have the luxury of a quick Google search to figure…
Read MoreWhy I got into this…Why I got out…and Why I’m getting back in
Many of you knew me in my gluten-free heyday back in the 1990s and early 2000s, and wondered why I left the limelight. Now, comfortably retired with my husband Bryan in Park City, Utah (AKA Paradise), people are wondering why I’m jumping back in. Let me answer both questions …. When I was first shoved…
Read MoreHow the gluten-free diet saved my son’s life
Before 1991, my family and I ate a fairly typical American diet. I tried to keep our meals as healthy as possible, limiting fat and calories (hello, fat-free Saltines), and ensuring we had plenty of protein (extra cheese on the pizza, please). Okay, clearly my understanding of nutrition back then was limited, but I had…
Read MoreMy credentials: Why you can trust my work
Many of you know me from decades ago as Danna Korn ~ I’m now (happily) Danna Van Noy. While many influencers in this industry are cookbook authors and post solely about recipes, my areas of expertise extend far beyond the food. Yes, it IS all about the food, and 2 of my 8 published books…
Read MoreGluten-Free … Should you be?
Yep. That’s what a lot of people are wondering these days! Gluten-free is a hot topic, that’s for sure. The answer isn’t short and sweet (I’ve written 7 books about this!), and there are a lot of muddy waters to tread through – so let’s get started…. There are lots of reasons people go gluten-free:…
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