Food

Shine's going gluten-free this week for National Celiac Awareness month. We're serving up smart ideas, solutions, stories, and of course, super-delicious recipes to help you eat sans gluten--without feeling like you're missing a thing.

The gluten-free diet has some myths attached to it that are as sticky as the forbidden protein itself. Since I've been eating gluten-free since 1996, I've seen several gluten-free myths based on half-baked facts persist over the years. Here are the five top gluten-free myths and the raw truth that, hopefully, will blast them into oblivion.

MYTH: Gluten-free foods are healthy.
This may be loosely translated as, "It's okay that I just ate the whole package of cookies, they're gluten-free!"

FACT: Not always.
Gluten-free cakes, cookies, pizzas and other processed foods usually contain refined gluten-free flours, sugars, and fats, but they may even contain more of these than regular baked goods to compensate for the different texture and taste. Basically, junk foo

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When Crazy, Stupid, Love came out, fans were ogling Ryan Gosling in all his tanned glory, but beyond the custom suits and the perfect abs, many viewers claimed that seeing Ryan Gosling down a slice of pizza while looking red-carpet ready was what sent them over the edge. Well, really anything Ryan Gosling does drives us over the edge, but that's another story for our teenage hormones.

There's something about seeing a guy put food away like it's nothing - it's so manly. And when that guy just happens to be one of the most attractive actors in Hollywood, it makes the visual that much more appealing.

Think about every Brad Pitt movie you've ever seen - he's always eating. Whether it's a plate of nachos, shrimp cocktail, or even a hot dog, apparently it's become a habit of directors to draw attention to his mouth, which we're totally fine with since it's just about perfect.

While we've already catalogued a good portion of , we went off screen to chronicle our favorite famous faces in the act

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Grilling is supposed to be easy. You just heat up the grill and throw your food on there, right? Well, not exactly -- but truth be told, it isn't much more complicated than that. As summer approaches, don't let popular grilling "wisdom" overcomplicate the issue. Read on to find out which so-called tips you can definitely ignore.

1. DON'T: Skip the salt. You might have heard that salting meat before grilling will toughen it. Nope, it won't! In fact, season your meat about 30 minutes before you get grilling.

2. DON'T: Use lighter fluid to get the grill going. You'd be better off using a chimney starter-unless you like the taste of lighter fluid.

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3. DON'T: Press hard on your burgers -- especially while they're cooking. Do this, and you'll watch the flavor and moisture drip right into the grill. Instead, place them on the grill and then leave them alone until they need to be flipped (which should only ha

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By Freya Bellin

If you’re in search of a great picnic dish, look no further. This recipe is summery and herby, while still hearty enough to fill you up. Wheat berries are an unusual grain: dense, chewy, and very nutty. That texture is a great vehicle for pillowy broiled zucchini and rich, creamy pine nuts. Mozzarella adds a nice saltiness (I recommend fresh) and pairs surprisingly well with dill. Just keep in mind that wheat berries can take almost 2 hours to cook, so plan ahead or substitute in another grain in a pinch. This salad tastes great at room temperature—partly what makes it an excellent picnic candidate—but the flavors get a little muddled over time. Just add some fresh dill and cheese to brighten up the dish before serving. Recipe from The Food Matters Cookbook.

Wheat Berry Salad with Zucchini and Mozzarella

Makes: 4 servings

Time: 20 minutes with cooked grains

Assuming you have some kind of cooked grains in the fridge (always a good idea), this salad comes together quickly. Whe

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Purists won't want to call this a recipe for "cheesecake" since it doesn't contain any cream cheese at all. Instead, the main ingredient is healthy Greek yogurt, which is higher in protein and significantly lower in calories and fat. A slice of Junior's classic cheesecake is about 540 calories and 37 grams of fat, for instance. Our version is less than half the calories and contains only 10 grams of fat per serving.

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It's also super easy to whip up. You don't need to mess with a water bath in the oven, and if you have a food processor, you can make both the crust and the filling in less than 20 minutes total (you can also use a blender and hand mixer).

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Best of all, it tastes exactly like regular cheesecake–just a light, elegant, and zesty version that won't leave you in a food coma or with a tummy ache after dessert.

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