The newly-diagnosed celiac is hungry. He has a million questions and wants to answer them before he eats his next meal. With good reason, he is probably wondering if he will ever be able to enjoy food again.
That was certainly true in my case. I survived on omelets for the first few days. I [...]
Living gluten free often results in misunderstandings and confusion. Sometimes it may lead to family conflict just as it did in the situation that led to this e-mail I recently received:
“The family members or friends who REFUSE to comply due to whatever reason (ignorance, stupidity, apathy, unloving), should be given all necessary information about Celiac [...]
Gluten free pizza crusts are wonderful for use at home, where we have control over the entire situation. In a restaurant or pizzeria, however, a gluten free pizza crust is a positive sign but no guarantee that the the pizza is “safe”. We must consider toppings, the ovens, and various cross-contamination issues
I am aware of [...]
The Savvy Celiac, one of my favorite celiac friendly blogs, recently coined the term Gluten Free Entitlement, thus assigning a name to a problem that I have been experiencing since my diagnosis. I can’t shake the idea that gluten free food is good for me IN ANY QUANTITY. It is OK for me to gorge [...]
Imagine having a library of gluten free books at your fingertips when you shop gluten free or seek a “safe” restaurant meal. It’s possible, thanks to Amazon.com. This marvelous new system includes 63 books that can be downloaded electronically and read using the Kindle reader. Click here to browse the list of gluten free Kindle [...]
