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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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Love Street Living Foods - They only offering organic, raw, vegan foods--free from all genetically-modified or processed ingredients. We tried their raw organic chocolate bar with goji berries - very good!
Magic Kitchen - Magic Kitchen offers many types of special diet prepare meals - diabetic friendly, low-sodium, low fat, dairy-free, low -carb & gluten free. Order complete meals or choose entree, sides and desserts. Shipped frozen with easy to prepare instructions.
Gilbert Gourmet Goodies - Gluten Free, Allergy Free all natural cookies and cookie dough! No wheat, gluten, peanuts, nuts, soy, milk, corn, corn syrup, transfats/ preservative, low in sodium. The cookie dough comes in tubs - keep in freezer and bake whenever! Cookies come in 3 sizes/3 varieties: Sugar, Chocolate Chip & Snickerdoodle.
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!!
this chick bakes - Jen & Charlie whip up all types of vegan & gluten free bake goods ( regular baked goods also). Big cookies, bars, brownies and more! We sampled a large variety and were shocked how we didn't miss any of "missing ingredients" for the special diets! Nice gift packaging- create your own gift box variety.
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
Anna Maria's Open Kitche
If you like Italian Food this is the site for you! Traditional Italian Recipes Illustrated Step-by-Step A unique site about Italian Cooking where you will find Italian Food recipes for Tiramisu, and Traditional Italian recipes for pizza, pasta, lasagna, gnocchi, risotto, polenta, and articles on history of Italian food.
Editor’s Pick
Adagio Teas
These gourmet whole tea teas are a treat. Recently sampled their new tea collection boxes - what a great gift these make. They offer an artisan collection and a sweet collection 30 whole leaf pyramid bags - a real treat for a tea lover. The citrus green, silver needle and blueberry white were are favorites.
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Keep Your Cooler
Keep Your Cooler offers insulated shopping bags, lunch coolers, coolers on wheels and much more!
Chocolate Cravings
Theo Chocolate
The only organic, fair trade, Bean to Bar chocolate factory in the U.S. They continue to surprise us with new creations. We recently sampled their summer collection - the flavors were excellent and very unique. Looking forward to trying their new salted almond dark chocolate bar!
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