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Article by Erica Dermer, Celiac and the Beast SERIOUSLY? SERIOUSLY. Celiac disease is a SERIOUS autoimmune disease. But why aren’t we taken seriously? Seriously!?!? Is it because we don’t have a drug (yet)? Is it because the only thing keeping us healthy is a food? Is it because the gluten-free trend is full of fad dieters who Read more…

Article courtesy of: National Foundation for Celiac Awareness 12/4/2013 Silvana Nardone shares tips for making your child’s transition to the gluten-free diet easier during the holidays. By Silvana Nardone of Silvana’s Kitchen The holidays are a time when food is the focus and this can be stressful for parents of children newly diagnosed with celiac disease Read more…

A free, downloadable toolkit from the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA) helps students navigate the gluten-free diet during the college years. College is a big transition for every student, but when you toss a gluten-free diet in the mix, it can make things more challenging.  Preparation is key to any successful gluten-free diet, but Read more…

Ambler, Pa. (February 19, 2013) – The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA) will make history today by hosting the first-ever gluten-free shopping spree at Walmart. Anna Littlejohn, a mom of three living in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., is the lucky beneficiary, walking away with more than $500 in gluten-free products and kitchen tools. “Words cannot Read more…

When you have celiac disease or another gluten-related disorder, dating can be fairly tricky. With so much focus on restaurant outings, movie theater snacks and the post-date kiss, people with a gluten-related disorder have a lot more to think about than just finding the perfect outfit. With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, the National Foundation Read more…

The coffee giant is test-marketing individually wrapped gluten-free baked goods in Florida and Boston locations. On December 17th, the Facebook support community Gluten-Free South Florida announced that Dunkin’ Donuts was in the midst of a pilot test for gluten-free baked goods, including donuts they described as “dangerously delicious.”  With an ever-watching eye on gluten-free options, Michael Read more…

Question: In the past 1.5 years, I’ve lost almost 60 lbs (not by choice).  I found out it was due to a medication I was on and have since stopped taking it. I get IV treatments twice a week now (protein on one day, minerals the next) because I’ve lost all muscle. I need to know Read more…

Celiac disease and gluten-free advocates are celebrating this morning as the gluten-free labeling petition has reached its goal of 25,000 signatures. Posted on WhiteHouse.gov, the petition called for urgency in passing a long-awaited standard definition of “gluten-free,” and now qualifies for an official response. The petition’s creator, Jennifer Iscol, President of the Celiac Community Foundation of Read more…

Expert therapist Nicole M. Seitz, LPC shares advice for explaining your gluten-free needs to family and friends, specifically throughout the holiday season. By Nicole M. Seitz, LPC In August, NFCA hosted the webinar “Cross-Contamination in Restaurants: What You Need to Know.” In preparing for the webinar, we discovered that many of you struggle to speak Read more…

Question: Annual blood work follow-up for vitamin levels indicate that I have very high folate levels although every other test is in the low range. What foods should I eliminate from my diet to reduce high folate levels? From, Penny Answer: Dear Penny, Thanks very much for your question.  Before I answer, I’ll give a Read more…

Question: My six year old daughter has celiac disease and is lactose intolerant and can’t have soy, corn, or rice. What can she have? Where can I find it? How can I get financial assistance? From, Laura Answer: Dear Laura, Thanks so much for your question.  I’m sure it must be overwhelming to see your Read more…

Question: Do you need to avoid modified food starch and maltodextrin to be gluten-free? The books and cookbooks I have read seem to say yes, unless it specifies it was made from corn. However, I am seeing more and more products with those ingredients labeling themselves gluten-free. Case in point, Quaker Cheese Rice Cakes contain Read more…