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The cautious life: Living and dining with allergy-specific diets in WNC
Locals who experience gluten intolerance and other conditions that require dietary limitations have to cope with numerous challenges when dining out and socializing.
Small bites: Poppy Handcrafted Popcorn celebrates one year
Poppy Handcrafted Popcorn is offering fans free popcorn and more during the company’s first anniversary celebration. Meanwhile Standard Pizza Co., has a new downtown location; Asheville’s gluten-less population convenes for an educational event; Black Mountain Ciderworks is throwing a Halloween bash and Bomba is rolling out a multi-cultural menu.
Gluten-related medical conditions can be difficult to diagnose
Diets containing gluten can cause a long list of symptoms, some related to celiac disease and others to gluten sensitivity. Testing for these conditions, however, may not be accurate. Some people report feeling better after going gluten-free, even if they don’t have celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, perhaps because they’re eating healthier.
Car-ready and kid-friendly: The search for healthy drive-thru options in Asheville
Every parent has been there: a hungry child in the backseat, a forgotten snack and several errands left to run before heading home. The big-name fast food chains make these moments so effortless to resolve with a quick sprint through the drive-thru. But with dietary restrictions and food allergies becoming more common, fast food is […]
Nectar Lounge: Dine and detox in one stop
“Raw food is going to be the next big thing in Asheville,” says Tim Boissy, the executive chef of The Nectar Lounge. The new raw foods café, which will also feature vegan and gluten-free options, is slated to open in North Asheville near the end of August. “Raw food is an essential part of a […]