We finally hear what professionals say about accommodating gluten-free meals at big events. This great information could apply to work, wedding receptions, fundraisers. Plus good hints to make your next event a successful gluten-free adventure.
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!
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!
This is the final installment of my discussion with my daughter about growing up gluten-free. This time she looks at how the future could be for kids like her with celiac disease.
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!
