When you are diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, there are often two pieces of advice that are offered by doctors. Regardless of which condition we have, one of these is always to reduce stress. But wait a minute, we’ve just received a new diagnosis, with new lifestyle changes, and an uncertain ... Read More
5 Reasons Why YOU should start a Gluten Free Blog in 2019
Welcome to 2019, friends! For me, 2018 was a year of adventures, trial and error, experimentation and new endeavors. I hope that yours was equally full of excitement, learning, and joy. One of the most meaningful things I did in 2018 was to start this gluten free blog. As someone who was ... Read More
My Celiac Disease Diagnosis Story
Since I write a lot about my experience with celiac disease, it seems only fitting to share the story of my diagnosis. Like many, the path was long, challenging, and often scary. My consistently shaky health declined rapidly at a point, and my medical records are thick with misdiagnoses. Since my ... Read More
Important Reminders for Celiacs after a Near Disaster
Recently, I was very close to eating a large amount of wheat. As someone with celiac disease, this would make me very, very sick. Fortunately, my go-to habits and strategies kept me safe. This story explains what happened and offers a few reminders for eating away from home. ... Read More
Eat Well Anywhere: The Ultimate Portable Meal
Finding safe food while traveling or on the go is a constant challenge for individuals with celiac disease or food allergies. Often, airports, flights, road trips, and super busy days limit our ability to locate safe and healthy food. Sometimes, we can pack food ahead of time, but other times, like ... Read More
How to Persuade Anyone to Love Gluten Free Food
We all have that friend or family member who says “no thanks, it’s gluten free isn’t it?” or the less favorable, “Ew, gluten free?” You probably found already that our eager explanations that gluten free food is delicious makes no impact on pre-established opinions. Here are some alternative ... Read More