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Special Diets
This section is dedicated to those that need to live by a special diet, especially those with allergies to certain ingredients. Our resources below cover quality products that have been specifically designed to taste terrific while eliminating certain ingredients, i.e. gluten, wheat, sugar, salt. We have also included a few Kosher sources and organic sources (numerous organic sources are included within all the categories of Food411). These resources are proof positive that you can live without certain ingredients and still savor your food!
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Pamela's Products - Pamela's dream was to create gluten-free products that actually tasted great! In addition to many varieties of cookies, she also created baking mixes so people can make their own gluten free home baked goodies. We sampled several of her cookies- all excellent, love those ginger snaps! Her baking & pancake mix allows you to create just about anything - from homemade bread & donuts to cookies or cakes. So versatile you can take almost any recipe & substitute the mix for the wheat flour. Great resource!
Holey Donuts - Handmade donuts that are low fat, lower calorie, all real ingredients & they taste really good! What we like besides the taste is no fat substitutes, no fake sweeteners-these are real donuts minus the frying. If you need a donut fix, this is the answer.
Blackbird Bakery - Exceptional baked goods that just happened to be gluten-free. These are one of the best gluten free products we have tasted. Love their ginger snaps, the millet power bar and the brownie! The almond kisses are also a standout. You will never miss the gluten!!
Shop By Diet - From gluten-free bread mixes and cookies to low carb tortillas and pasta.
The Gluten-Free Pantry - Gluten free foods.
Better Batter - This gluten free flour has been reccomended by one of our readers (a professional chef) It is a cup-for-cup replacement for regular all-purpose flour, celiacs can make almost anything using identical recipes for most things. Cakes, waffles, brownies, sauces, pie crusts. Even make homemade breads and cinnamon rolls and flaky croissants. This product comes from Naomi who has a family of 4 gluten intolerant people - she also has her blog on the site where she shares recipes, favorite product recommendations, all pertaining to living in a gluten-free world.
Organic Nectars - 100% raw agave syrup is a all-natural sweetner, unrefined, unprocessed, chemical-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan sweetener that's certified organic and certified kosher, low glycemic, making it suitable for people monitoring their sugar. This natural liquid sweetener is made purely from the extract of the Mexican agave cactus. In addition, utilizing this agave syrup, they have created organic sweet and savory treats and condiments.
Duck Eggs - Fresh duck eggs to your door! Those allergic to chicken eggs can often use duck eggs. Shipped with special boxes, they guarantee that you'll receive your eggs in good shape. All eggs are medium size.
CeliacChick - Cool resource guide to a hip and healthy celiac lifestyle; resources, articles, recipes.
My Green Bistro - Complete pre-made healthy meals delivered- each is labeled with type of "diet" ie vegan, dairy free, no gluten etc. Haute cusine meets healthy eating!
Chocolate Decadance - Dairy-free, gluten-free chocolate. Also offer an organic line. We tasted their wonderful almond bar and the mint pieces. You will never miss the dairy! Deep dark chcolate flavor.
Dolce Food - Ice Cream for diabetics- low fat, low carb without using sugar alcohols. The founder, Dr. Singer was President of the American Diabetes Association.
Lara Bar - 100% raw food bars. Pure and simple made from unsweetened fruits, nuts, spices. Uncooked, unprocessed, no added sugars (gluten free, dairy free, vegan and kosher).
Cherrybrook Kitchen - All-natural cake mixes taste like homemade and they're nut-free, dairy-free, egg-free, kosher and vegan. They also have gluten-free frosting!
nSpired Natural Foods - Specialized in making all natural (and/or organic) healthy food alternatives possible for individuals who are on restricted diets.
Montina Amazing Grains - Gluten free flours and baking supplements, baking mixes and cookbook.
Gluten Solutions - Gluten-free, wheat-free foods.
efood pantry - Specialty food, diabetic foods and more.
No Meat - One stop shop for vegetarian meats.
1-Stop Sugarless Shop - No frills website sugarless grocery.
Sugarfree Kitchen - Sugarless website.
Vermont Nut Free - Peanut free and tree nut free chocolate candy exclusively. The entire product line is safe for those with a peanut allergy or a tree nut allergy.
Miss Roben - Every product is wheat-free and gluten-free. Many are also free of casein, dairy, corn, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, egg.
Mary's Gone Crackers - Wheat-free, gluten-free organic crackers- made with organic brown rice, quinoa, flax seed and seeds. Thin, delicious, crisp and nutty - original and caraway are our favorites!
Enjoy Life Foods - Free of everything- but taste.
NuKitchen - Customized nutrition solution uniquely tailored to you, meals delivered.
Bob's Red Mill Natural Foods - Whole grain baking aids, flours, mixes; organic and gluten-free products also.
Bernhard's Bread Bakery - For people who suffer from allergies they offer a range of wheat and yeast free products.
Door to Door Organics - East coast's source of fresh organic produce. Delivery of farm fresh Organic Vegetables and Fruits to your home or office.
Bagel Boss - Sugar-free/salt free and low carb NY Bagels.
Maine Munchies - Healthy snack foods.
Garuda International - Eco-friendly/fair trade goods, vegan.
Kosherbyte - Kosher gift baskets.
Food For Thought - Kosher fruits, nuts, flatbreads, chocolates.
Site of the Month
Culinate
For excellent, informative food website - an ongoing conversation about eating well. Articles, cooking tips, interviews, recipes, podcasts, resources, blog posts - will help you put real food into your life. We are big fans of the site!
Editor’s Pick
Effie's Homemade Oatcakes
The "perfect" extra for your tea/coffee. Nutty, crunchy but flaky and not too sweet. We LOVE these cookies. They are extremely addictive.
Featured Products
Redwood Hill Goat Cheese
Their French-style California Crottin with its wonderful rind, and robust, earthy flavor is our favorite. Redwood Hill produces the least processed goat milk products available anywhere. A family farm, they we use a natural approach to animal husbandry to hand craft their award -winning goat milk cheese and yogurt.
AJ Gourmet
Stuffed manzanilla fina olives from Spain, handpicked and stuffed with the finest ingredients, available at AJ Gourmet.
Featured Sites
Jacksonville Mercantile
JacksonvilleMercantile.com is a must see gourmet and specialty foods store. Awesome selection!
Lillie Belle Farms
One of America's Top Chocolate Artisans. Always Organic, Natural and Preservative free.
Chocolate Cravings
Poco Dolce
Their bittersweet tiles are impossible to forget - they are a perfect creation for real chocolate aficionados. Tiny dark chocolate tiles topped with grey salt - each with its own wonderful bits of ingredients such as Aztec chile, ginger, burnt caramel toffee, etc. Their creator Kathy Wiley has master the art of simple chocolate perfection.
