When I began my gluten-free diet, I worked at a startup tech company. Many days I ate lunch at my desk (I wasn't really a computer geek, but pretending to be one). I could easily run out and grab a sandwich from the nearby cafe or a bowl of udon soup from a market down the … [Read more...] about 6 gluten-free lunch ideas for work
Celiac Disease & Gluten Intolerance
A gluten-free dairy-free egg-free birthday menu
My girls turned 1 and 3 this month, their birthdays falling 10 days apart, so we had a double birthday party for both kids and adults. Because of my family's multiple food sensitivities, we made all the food. While it was an exhausting endeavor, I am proud of how it all turned … [Read more...] about A gluten-free dairy-free egg-free birthday menu
Ask the Doc: Will my second baby have celiac?
Q. Please help. I am 7 months pregnant, and my 3 year old child was diagnosed with celiac shortly after my husband and I found out about the pregnancy. I asked his GI doctor what to do about preventing the onset of celiac with our second child and she knew very little to tell me. … [Read more...] about Ask the Doc: Will my second baby have celiac?
Are you itchy?
Many people suffer from eczema - chronic dry, red, itchy rashes on different parts of their bodies, like the face, forehead, neck, elbows, knees, or hands. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians website, "The most common chronic illnesses associated with food … [Read more...] about Are you itchy?
Autism and diet – what’s the connection?
I find the possible connection between autism and diet fascinating. Because of my own experience with celiac disease, I know what food can do to one's (my) brain. Many parents, researchers and doctors report that children with autism have shown mild to dramatic improvements in … [Read more...] about Autism and diet – what’s the connection?
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