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…
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A fabulous Thanksgiving and why we’re thankful — yes thankful– for celiac disease.
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I put my money where my mouth is. I said we should write to our members of Congress about the flaws in the food labeling and testing system revealed by the Chicago Tribune recently. I did just that..writing to both of my Senators on the Agriculture Committee, and asking for help.
November 25th, 2008 Dear Senators, I am coming to you asking for help for people who must adhere to special diets for major medical reasons. In my family’s case, it is a gluten-free diet. Last week, the Chicago Tribune printed an alarming story about Wellshire Farms’ chicken nuggets and corn dogs made and marketed as [...]
In my last post, I expressed doubt and confusion about which celiac-friendly companies to trust after an alarming investigation by the Chicago Tribune. Well at least one company is coming out to reassure the public of its safety. While another is defending its gluten-free practices.
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