The emotions can run wild as parents — feeling guilty after you’ve found out you handed down not just your beautiful blue eyes but your genetic predisposition to celiac disease. Maybe you don’t have it, but now your son or daughter does and you never saw it coming. Now you’re walloped with guilt and sadness. What’s next?
As someone who’s managing the gluten-free diets of two children, it is very frustrating when I find out something is no longer gluten-free. But what appears to be happening is some companies are claiming formerly gluten-free products, now have gluten…but getting any more information out of them sometimes is impossible. Why? I sought out advice from an expert.
From stomach pain and diarrhea to scoliosis, brittle hair and joint pain. They all have one thing in common, they are all prominent symptoms celiacs had before their diagnosis. The results of my symptom list are complete. I asked for your top three symptoms and this list has very interesting results!
Proposed legislation regarding food allergies at restaurants is encouraging for all people with specialized diets. But will these state-wide bills help customers on a gluten-free diet, since gluten is not considered a top allergen?
Helping out a cause that is important to me is a vital part of who I am. Our annual event that raises money for celiac disease is that cause for me. Some years I’ve been more active than others. This year however is a biggie –filled with challenges and rewards.
We’re in a recession, lay-offs are happening often, in all, the US economy is stinkin’ up the place. But the bright light in all of this:gluten-free food companies. Business is booming and, even better, growing! Why? You can’t credit only celiac disease…
Work the gluten-free kinks out of your holiday gathering! Here are success stories from people who have done it!
The Chicago Tribune’s story about food allergens — specifically Wellshire Farms gluten-free products allegedly containing some gluten in them — is a hot topic in the celiac community. Today I pose the question about grocery stores. Without a recall, is the store obligated to take any action to protect customers? I checked in with a few of my local stores to see what they’re doing about this issue.
In less than a month, the family (and two dogs) are hitting the road for a power road trip to Nevada to see Grandma and Grandpa. What’s the best way to do it in gluten-free style? I’m launching my investigation with the help of the internet and your suggestions!
Love those holiday potlucks right? Maybe not. There are often very few gluten-free choices but lots of cross-contamination — let’s face it the dip always spills out and onto the gluten-free chips. What can you do to survive the potluck without offending anyone, seeming rude, and putting your health at risk? Here are some easy suggestions…
