Teri considers this a very exciting time to be a gluten-free cook because awareness of Celiac disease and gluten intolerance is growing dramatically and so are the number of resources and quality products available to gluten-free cooks. She has a keen interest in bringing better nutritional value and variety to gluten-free cooking.
At home Teri cooks for a family of foodies- one with Celiac disease, one with gluten intolerance and one with multiple food intolerances. Her husband is the author of a non-profit wetlands habitat conservation cookbook, her oldest son is a recent graduate of the New England Culinary Institute and is cooking in New York City. Her youngest son with multiple food allergies and intolerances is her most ardent food critic.
Experience:
Teri is a member of the American Dietetic Association and supports the non-profit organization Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG) of North America as a member. She attends annual Celiac conferences and gluten-free cooking events to stay informed on the latest from gluten-free chefs, cookbook authors, gluten-free food manufacturers, Celiac researchers and physicians.
She has written numerous health and nutrition articles for naturalnews.com. and was a founding member and moderator of nutritioncircle.org, a nutrition forum for healthcare professionals and students.
Education:
Teri has a MS degree in Human Nutrition and minored in journalism.
From Teri Gruss, MS:
My goal as the About.com Guide to Gluten-Free Cooking is to help readers adapt to a gluten-free diet with reliable information, lots of resources and healthy, appealing gluten-free recipes. I want your transition to gluten-free cooking to be informed and enjoyable- not traumatic!
If you're a fledgling novice, you will find lots of gluten-free basics and easy recipes to help you get started. If you're an experienced gluten-free cook, looking for the out-of-ordinary, you will find a collection of new recipes, improved techniques, product reviews and lots of resources.
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