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Why a Gluten Free Diet Pushes Us Toward Whole Foods
I recently listened to an NPR opinion piece discussing a new study comparing home-cooked meals to ultra-processed foods. As someone with celiac disease, this topic hits close to home. Our family avoids ultra-processed foods mostly because they contain gluten. That… Continue reading
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Navigating the Emotional Toll of Gluten Free Living
Celiac disease comes with a rollercoaster of emotions—relief, panic, obsession, and eventually, hope. Discover the 6 emotional stages of a celiac diagnosis, with a touch of humor and honesty. Continue reading
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7 Pantry Staples for Easy Gluten Free Cooking
Looking for gluten-free pantry staples that actually make life easier?I get it. Living gluten-free doesn’t mean you need to overcomplicate your kitchen or rely on pricey specialty products. I cook most of our meals from scratch using whole foods, but… Continue reading
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Is Cross Contamination in a Gluten Free Kitchen Really that Dangerous?
For those of us living gluten-free—whether due to celiac disease, gluten intolerance, or autoimmune conditions—cross-contamination can feel like the boogeyman. We worry gluten is lurking everywhere, ready to make us sick. But are we actually being exposed to as much… Continue reading
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What a gluten-free restaurant really means to the celiac patient….
Last night, I treated myself. I am lucky. I live in a big city surrounded by gluten free restaurants that are safe and delicious. Within a 5 mile radius of my house, I know of 3 almost completely dedicated gluten… Continue reading
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What We Have and What We Need In Celiac Disease
Celiac disease research is moving at both lightning speed—and painfully slowly. After nearly eight years of writing this blog, I can confidently say: a lot has changed, and yet so much hasn’t. Continue reading
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New Approaches in Celiac Research – Why Low-Level Exposure is Essential in Clinical Trials
For those living with celiac disease, the only currently approved treatment is a strict gluten-free diet. While this approach helps manage symptoms and heal the gut, it’s far from a cure. That’s why researchers continue to explore new drug treatments, many of which are… Continue reading
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Thiriving in the Gray – Finding a Balance in the Gluten Free Diet
Living in the Gray with Celiac Disease Very rarely are things in stark contrast or clearly black and white—this is especially true in celiac disease. We live in the gray. Knowingly consuming gluten is absolutely off-limits after a celiac diagnosis. Eating… Continue reading
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Gluten is highly pervasive in the Western diet….duh!
“Gluten is highly pervasive in the Western diet and environment and can be found in unexpected places, such as medications or dietary supplements. [….] Furthermore, as gluten is so widely present in the food industry, a GFD may lead to… Continue reading
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Social Events with Celiac – Graceful Gluten Free Living
Dining Out with Celiac Disease: Handling Awkward Moments with Grace Living with celiac disease means making thoughtful decisions around food—especially in social settings. It’s not about avoiding these situations, but learning to navigate them with style, clarity, and grace. Let… Continue reading
