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
What is Malt & is it Gluten Free?
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
Watch for Gluten in Candy and Keep Your Valentine’s Day Sweet
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
Gluten Makes a Bad Housemate…
How to Avoid Cross-Contact in Your Kitchen
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
Gluten-Free Holiday Baking Tips
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
Eating Out Safely on a Gluten-Free Diet
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
Gluten Sensitivity Overview
The phenomenon of gluten sensitivity in the absence of celiac disease is not new; it was first described in medical literature in the late 1970s. Since then, clinicians have continued to encounter patients who report adverse reactions to gluten, despite testing negative... Read More
Gluten-Free Links
This section includes web links for North American celiac organizations; gluten-free labeling regulations in the U.S. and Canada; articles written by Shelley Case in Allergic Living Magazine and other publications; as well as and additional helpful resources about celiac disease, gluten sensitivity... Read More
Gluten Free: The Definitive Resource Guide
In an easy-to-read format, Shelley’s book is jam-packed with practical information about the gluten-free diet. Whether you are a consumer, health professional, chef, food manufacturer or anyone else who needs accurate information about this complex diet... Gluten Free: The Definitive Resource Guide... Read More
Gluten-Free News
Read the latest news about celiac disease, gluten sensitivity and the gluten-free diet. Articles Allergen Advisory Statements for Wheat… Are they Helpful for Gluten-Free Consumers? Study Finds Celiac Disease Incidence of 3% By Age 15 in Colorado Supplements Promoted... Read More