It may seem now that being gluten free is just a fad. But for people with celiac disease, avoiding gluten is the only way to prevent long-term autoimmune damage to the small intestine. This damage caused to the lining of the small intestine can cause diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss, bloating and anemia, and can cause … Continue reading “The Trouble with Gluten: Celiac Disease Awareness Month”
We may be halfway through the month of Halloween, but it’s also National Baking Week—and no, it’s not just for the Food Network! The great thing about baking is that it’s an activity the whole family can do together, or can be done with a friend and the results shared! Baking also allows you to … Continue reading “A Batch of Healthy: National Baking Week”
My friend Sara recently has learned she has Celiac disease, an autoimmune condition in which the body responds negatively to gluten–a substance found in wheat, rye, oats and barley. May is Celiac Disease Awareness Month. Celiac disease affects 1 in 133 Americans, and the treatment–avoiding gluten–sounds simpler than it is. Today, I’m happy to have Sara … Continue reading “Celiac Disease: A conversation with Sara”
It’s that exciting time of year when kids start asking can I go tot camp? Most parents, of course, rejoice at the thought of some kid-free time in the summer! However, if your kid has a medical condition—food allergies, diabetes, asthma, or epilepsy, for example—it can be harder to figure out the right place to … Continue reading “Choosing a Summer Camp for Kids with Medical Conditions”
Not only is Thanksgiving coming up in the United States, but November 24 is Family Health History Day. If you are getting together with your family this Thanksgiving, this can be a great time to learn some answers to those questions that you’ve encountered on medical forms in the past but maybe were uncertain … Continue reading “Healthy Thanksgiving Traditions: Learning Family Health History, and Other Fun Things.”
The holidays can be stressful as it is—Gerry wrote the other day about mental health during the holiday season. Another challenge many of us struggle with around the holidays is how to fit our lives with chronic disease into the stress, food, and busyness of the season. Here are some tips on how to make sure … Continue reading “Preparing for the Holidays with Chronic Illness”
Foods are a plenty, and many of us love to indulge in them. Come the holiday season, and the meeting of friends and family means big dinners and great food. While most of us have no restrictions on what we eat and enjoy, some of us develop sensitivities to foods that are rich in … Continue reading “Go Healthy: Eat Gluten Free Food this Holiday Season”
You might have tried, otherwise have read my previous recipe of Pancakes. For those who haven’t tried, don’t forget to do it. Hey friends, do you know that this month is known as celiac disease month. Ok friends; now let’s move ahead to my next recipe. Excited? Yes, me too. It’s absolutely gluten free and made … Continue reading “Gluten free Chocolate Cookies”
Image source Hello, my dear friends, this is Burton (the shop puppy). The month of May has so many important days and special services to remember. May is also known as National Celiac Disease Awareness Month. If you feel like you’re hearing more about celiac and gluten-free diets, you surely are, as it is an … Continue reading “National Celiac Disease Awareness Month – May 2013”
Hello friends, today I have come up with a gluten free recipe that is extremely delicious especially for breakfast. As you know, with purpose of celiac disease awareness there are many tasty gluten free products available in the market these days. All you have to do is always read ingredients list on the products.Eating products or … Continue reading “Worried what exactly to eat in Celiac – Read this”
