celiac disease

  • Worried about Gluten Free Foods

    The Food Allergen and Labeling Law of 2004 says that food labels must contain simple or common names for ingredients. In 2014, the FDA went further and set the standard for a gluten free food. For a food to be… Continue reading

    Worried about Gluten Free Foods
  • The Amazing DOGGIE Bag Study

    Okay, this is a famous celiac disease study and I haven’t posted about it. But today, I’m rectifying my mistake. Continue reading

    The Amazing DOGGIE Bag Study
  • What is a gluten free diet?

    What defines a gluten free diet? None of us are 100% gluten free. It just is not possible. But what makes someone’s diet gluten free? What is the definition of a gluten free diet? Here are some guidelines I thought… Continue reading

    What is a gluten free diet?
  • Low FODMAP Diet – An add on to the gluten free diet

    OMG – I have been remiss. I have not written about the FODMAP diet extensively. Today, I will rectify that misake. I will talk about what the diet is, why it is good, and how could it help with elusive… Continue reading

    Low FODMAP Diet – An add on to the gluten free diet
  • Celiac Disease: What Worries You Most?

    Having celiac disease can mess with your mind. Doctors diagnose us with celiac disease, say go start a gluten free diet, and send us on our way. We don’t really get a lot of information about what gluten is from… Continue reading

    Celiac Disease: What Worries You Most?
  • Refractory celiac and Enteropathy Associated T-cell Lymphoma rates increasing

    Celiac disease should heal in 1 year on a strict gluten-free diet. If it does not heal, it is considered refractory celiac disease. My celiac disease took longer than a year to heal. It took about four years, to be… Continue reading

    Refractory celiac and Enteropathy Associated T-cell Lymphoma rates increasing
  • State of the Gluten Free World

    Today, I wanted to talk about the big picture in the celiac world. I’ve written over 750 articles on celiac disease since 2018. Posts range in topics from how to ensure your order is gluten free at a restaurant to… Continue reading

    State of the Gluten Free World
  • Celiac: Mental Health, Symptoms, and Quality of Life

    In 2014, the FDA had not implemented its food allergy labeling laws. A study evaluated the mental health burden of having celiac disease. Researchers found the mental load of having celiac disease was heavy. The mental burden was similar to… Continue reading

    Celiac: Mental Health, Symptoms, and Quality of Life
  • How to be a Celiac Superhero

    Living with celiac disease can be a roller coaster ride of gluten-free adventures. Put on your cape and mask and let’s talk a bout some moments that only fellow celiac superheros can relate to: The “Gluten Police” – When you’re… Continue reading

    How to be a Celiac Superhero
  • Transforming Recipes: Making Any Dish Gluten Free

    This morning, I made the very best gluten free French toast. It was very, very good. I contend that you can make just about any recipe gluten free. The food may taste slightly different, but just about anything can be… Continue reading

    Transforming Recipes: Making Any Dish Gluten Free