gluten free
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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
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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
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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
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Celiac Blood Tests: Not Great for Monitoring
When I was diagnosed with celiac disease, I had six blood tests. All of them were positive for celiac disease. My TTG IGA was over 300 when positive was 10. At the time, my non-gastroenterologist said, “You have celiac sprue.… Continue reading
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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IBD and Celiac…
I am always jealous of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease people, why…. I have a friend with Crohn’s. While she was in the diagnostic process, we talked a little about her symptoms. She told me about blood in her stool. She… Continue reading
