Readers, “fortify” yourselves. I’m about to tell you something about your health you may not know…and it requires your action! If you read last week’s post on calcium, bone health & the gluten-free diet, you’ll recall that people with celiac disease need... Read More

Step on a scale. Go ahead, I won’t peek. Would you be surprised if I now told you that 1-2 percent of your body weight is from calcium? Calcium is the most abundant mineral in your body. It is found in the... Read More

In honor of Nutrition Month, I’d like to discuss the 23 feet of narrow tubing you carry with you everywhere you go. No, not your earbuds and computer cables. Your small intestine! Segmented into three regions (duodenum, jejunum and ileum), your small... Read More

Whether you’ve just started or have been on a gluten-free diet for a while, you know it’s essential to read labels every time you shop. But understanding which foods/ingredients are off-limits and those that are safe can be challenging, especially if you... Read More

From chocolate-drizzled strawberries to colorful conversation hearts, we all want to share something sweet with our Valentines. Whether you're giving or receiving treats, take a minute to learn more about unexpected gluten in chocolate and candy. Remember that taking care of your... Read More

This is the second in an ongoing series of posts examining the gluten content of various ingredients. Stay tuned for more installments of our "Ingredient Academy." Some product ingredients wear a cloak of invisibility, sneaking gluten into a range of unexpected foods.... Read More

If you have celiac disease or gluten sensitivity and had the great fortune of eating a basket of gluten-free fish and chips made in a dedicated gluten-free fryer, cheers to you! It’s not often that we get such a treat. But, please,... Read More

The holidays are upon us and ‘tis the season for spreading good cheer and delicious treats. If you’re anything like me, you take pride in your baking, and your first homemade gluten-free holiday goodies might not have lived up to your expectations.... Read More

Almost every person with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity has one or more dining-out disaster stories. From unsafe ingredients to cross contact, there are so many opportunities for confusion and error. A friend once told her server that she had to follow... Read More

You know how hard it was to give up gluten-laden items like bread, those buttery-divine croissants, pizza and pasta. You’ve managed to purge gluten from your diet and embark on the road to recovery. What an accomplishment! Let’s call it: Phase 1.... Read More