Rants and Raves
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Celiac Disease and Social Isolation: Finding Joy
Living with celiac disease often means social isolation—missed meals, awkward moments, and being “the different one.” Here’s the part no one prepares you for. Continue reading
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“Just go Gluten Free” – Bad Advice for your Health
Thinking about going gluten free? Learn why testing for celiac disease first protects your health, legal rights, and long-term care. Continue reading
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Congrats, Agriculture Secretary: You Invented a Gluten-Free Meal
The Agriculture Secretary accidentally described the most basic gluten-free meal ever. Celiac folks? We’ve been eating this forever. Snark included. Continue reading
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Living with Celiac: The Struggles You Don’t See
Living with celiac disease changes how you eat, socialize, and advocate for yourself. From not trusting “gluten-friendly” menus to skipping meals to stay safe, these are the honest truths I’m no longer afraid to admit as a celiac patient. Continue reading
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Olive Garden, Celiac Disease, and the Lawsuit That Shocked Absolutely No One With Celiac
The Olive Garden celiac lawsuit shocked the internet — but not the people who actually have celiac disease. From airborne breadstick crumbs to questionable “gluten-free” pasta prep, eating at Olive Garden has always been a high-risk hobby. Here’s a snarky,… Continue reading
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Surviving Thanksgiving with Celiac Disease: Without Losing your Mind
Thanksgiving is tough when you have celiac disease, especially when you’re not the one preparing the food. This guide walks you through how to talk to your host, what dishes are naturally gluten-free, and how to manage the emotional side… Continue reading
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Snake Oil Salesmen and My New Normal
I went to the Gluten Free and Allergy Free Expo in Atlanta over the weekend. It was good. I learned some things and found a new product or two to try. I heard some good information and some scientifically sketchy… Continue reading
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To Endoscopy or Not – That is the Question
Just do it – The endoscopy I mean! Continue reading
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Celiac and Lawsuits, part 2
Part 2 – with information from the ADA regarding what restaurants are required to do regarding accommodating those with food allergies. Continue reading