The Cornell Daily Sun (https://cornellsun.com/tag/gluten-free/)
Humans have a long and complicated history with gluten. Celiac disease was first described in 1888 and identified as early as the 1000 CE. Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition where gluten causes an immune inflammation in the small intestine, leading to discomfort. Celiacs need to completely and permanently avoid any form of gluten in their diets. Though not incredibly common, people have paid a lot of attention to this gluten-free lifestyle.
The more passionate about health & wellness you are, the more familiar you might be with the delicate balancing act of chasing self-improvement and finding pure self-acceptance. I love eating in a way that makes me feel good from a holistic perspective and I know that minimizing grains, dairy and processed sugar helps with that. I also love chocolate. I love these cookies. They’re as “indulgent” and delicious as any.
Coal Yard is a welcome breath of fresh air to the gluten-free folks who are used to picking between a garden salad and a bunless burger.
In an interview with Kevin Grant, the manager of Risley Dining, he explained that cooking gluten-free is actually “really easy.” It’s all about “clean eating and raw ingredients.”
The food itself was surprisingly tasty and certainly masked the gluten-free, nut-free designation …. In other words, it doesn’t have to mean dry, pale, brittle cookies. And, I have to say, the meal was satisfying, even for someone who is not bound by a gluten-free diet.
To be perfectly honest, this banana bread may have literally popped up in a dream or two of mine.
What better way to prepare for Thanksgiving than by looking at some healthier alternatives to traditional Thanksgiving meals? Nicole Kim ’19 compiles a couple of her favorite recipes to satisfy even the palettes of the gluten-free.