Celiac Disease: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Celiac Disease Symptoms
Celiac disease symptoms can begin at any age, involve multiple organs, and in both children and adults can be extremely variable -- or there may be no obvious symptoms at all.
Celiac disease symptoms can begin at any age, involve multiple organs, and in both children and adults can be extremely variable -- or there may be no obvious symptoms at all.
Restaurant Directories
These directories provide lists of gluten-free restaurants. While by no means exhaustive, the lists can help you find restaurants in your neighborhood that offer gluten-free menus.
These directories provide lists of gluten-free restaurants. While by no means exhaustive, the lists can help you find restaurants in your neighborhood that offer gluten-free menus.
Gluten-Free Road Trips
In many ways, cars are the easiest mode of travel for people on gluten-free diets, because you can bring along supplies and equipment. Here are tips for pleasant gluten-free road trips:
In many ways, cars are the easiest mode of travel for people on gluten-free diets, because you can bring along supplies and equipment. Here are tips for pleasant gluten-free road trips:
Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Dermatitis herpetiformis is a painful skin disease caused by an autoimmune reaction to gluten.
Dermatitis herpetiformis is a painful skin disease caused by an autoimmune reaction to gluten.
Gluten-Free Beers
Celiac patients and others on gluten-free diets have a widening variety gluten-free beers to choose from. If they're not in stores near you, here's where to order from.
Celiac patients and others on gluten-free diets have a widening variety gluten-free beers to choose from. If they're not in stores near you, here's where to order from.
The Gluten-Free Shopping List
In addition to carefully avoiding gluten, it's important to focus on what IS available to celiac dieters. All of the following items are available in gluten-free forms.
In addition to carefully avoiding gluten, it's important to focus on what IS available to celiac dieters. All of the following items are available in gluten-free forms.
Dining Out Gluten-Free
To help you stay safely gluten-free in restaurants, here are tips for choosing a restaurant, talking to waiters, and selecting food from the menu.
To help you stay safely gluten-free in restaurants, here are tips for choosing a restaurant, talking to waiters, and selecting food from the menu.
Where to Shop for Food
Learn where to buy gluten-free food. See which supermarkets and health food stores publish lists of gluten-free products. Find links to mail order companies that send gluten-free products directly to your door.
Learn where to buy gluten-free food. See which supermarkets and health food stores publish lists of gluten-free products. Find links to mail order companies that send gluten-free products directly to your door.
Table of Grain Guidelines
Grain guidelines for celiac patients, in table form, to print out and take to the grocery store with you.
Grain guidelines for celiac patients, in table form, to print out and take to the grocery store with you.
At the Grocery Store
Guidelines for gluten-free grocery shopping.
Guidelines for gluten-free grocery shopping.
Diet Side Effects
The gluten-free diet puts celiacs at risk for weight gain, vitamin deficiencies, high cholesterol, and other side effects.
The gluten-free diet puts celiacs at risk for weight gain, vitamin deficiencies, high cholesterol, and other side effects.
Hosting Gluten-Free Guests
Menus for guests with celiac disease or wheat allergies must be planned carefully. This doesn't mean you should be afraid to invite a gluten-free guest to your home -- it just means you need to prepare in some special ways.
Menus for guests with celiac disease or wheat allergies must be planned carefully. This doesn't mean you should be afraid to invite a gluten-free guest to your home -- it just means you need to prepare in some special ways.
Flour and Gluten
Gluten gives important properties to regular dough, so you can't just eliminate it from a recipe without somehow compensating for it. Here are some basics about flour and gluten, to help you understand how to substitute gluten-free flours for wheat flour.
Gluten gives important properties to regular dough, so you can't just eliminate it from a recipe without somehow compensating for it. Here are some basics about flour and gluten, to help you understand how to substitute gluten-free flours for wheat flour.
Celiac Disease Complications
The National Institutes of Health warns of the following complications of celiac disease in patients who do not follow the gluten-free diet.
The National Institutes of Health warns of the following complications of celiac disease in patients who do not follow the gluten-free diet.
Celiac Disease Diagnosis
A celiac disease diagnosis is made with a combination of blood tests and small intestine biopsy.
A celiac disease diagnosis is made with a combination of blood tests and small intestine biopsy.
Gluten-Free Diet Intro
You need to follow the celiac disease diet and be gluten-free for the rest of your life. Even tiny amounts of gluten are forbidden on the celiac diet. It's natural to feel overwhelmed... but after the initial shock, you'll find yourself eating all kinds of healthy, delicious foods.
You need to follow the celiac disease diet and be gluten-free for the rest of your life. Even tiny amounts of gluten are forbidden on the celiac diet. It's natural to feel overwhelmed... but after the initial shock, you'll find yourself eating all kinds of healthy, delicious foods.
Breakfast Ideas
A healthy gluten-free breakfast will contain some protein and some fiber. Here are some sources of protein and fiber to mix and match for a gluten-free breakfast, along with some gluten-free recipes.
A healthy gluten-free breakfast will contain some protein and some fiber. Here are some sources of protein and fiber to mix and match for a gluten-free breakfast, along with some gluten-free recipes.
Gluten-Free Wedding Cakes
Gluten-free brides and grooms deserve gluten-free wedding cakes. Here is a list of cake designers who can prepare gluten-free wedding cakes.
Gluten-free brides and grooms deserve gluten-free wedding cakes. Here is a list of cake designers who can prepare gluten-free wedding cakes.
Where to Buy Gluten-Free Oats
If you cannot find gluten-free oats in a store near you, contact the vendors listed here.
If you cannot find gluten-free oats in a store near you, contact the vendors listed here.
Hidden Gluten in Medicine
Gluten is often hidden in medicines. Unless a medication is specifically labeled as gluten-free, calling the manufacturer is the only way to confirm the medication's gluten-free status.
Gluten is often hidden in medicines. Unless a medication is specifically labeled as gluten-free, calling the manufacturer is the only way to confirm the medication's gluten-free status.
Celiac Disease: Basic Facts
Celiac disease damages the small intestine. Here's how to tell if you have it, and how to treat it.
Celiac disease damages the small intestine. Here's how to tell if you have it, and how to treat it.
Gluten-Free Snack Ideas
Like everyone, people with celiac disease on a gluten-free diet want to be able to get their hands on healthy, tasty snacks when they're hungry. Here are ideas for snacks at work, at school, and in the car.
Like everyone, people with celiac disease on a gluten-free diet want to be able to get their hands on healthy, tasty snacks when they're hungry. Here are ideas for snacks at work, at school, and in the car.
Celiac Disease - Recipes
An index of Recipes for the Celiac Disease guide site.
An index of Recipes for the Celiac Disease guide site.
Depression & Celiac Disease
People with celiac disease have higher rates of depression. Sometimes the gluten-free diet can help.
People with celiac disease have higher rates of depression. Sometimes the gluten-free diet can help.
Safety of Oats for Celiacs
Can gluten-free patients with celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis eat oats? Most large celiac organizations and medical centers are advising that limited amounts of oats are probably safe.
Can gluten-free patients with celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis eat oats? Most large celiac organizations and medical centers are advising that limited amounts of oats are probably safe.
High Fiber Gluten-Free Foods
Most ready-made high-fiber products contain gluten. Not surprisingly, people on gluten-free diets tend to eat inadequate amounts of fiber. Here's how to add naturally gluten-free high-fiber foods to your diet.
Most ready-made high-fiber products contain gluten. Not surprisingly, people on gluten-free diets tend to eat inadequate amounts of fiber. Here's how to add naturally gluten-free high-fiber foods to your diet.
Gluten-Free Banana Cake
This easy gluten-free banana cake is a "comfort food" dessert. In half an hour you'll have a warm cake fresh from the oven.
This easy gluten-free banana cake is a "comfort food" dessert. In half an hour you'll have a warm cake fresh from the oven.
Summer Camps
Gluten-free summer camps let celiac kids have fun without feeling different or worrying about whether the food is safe. Here's a list of camps offering gluten-free sessions.
Gluten-free summer camps let celiac kids have fun without feeling different or worrying about whether the food is safe. Here's a list of camps offering gluten-free sessions.
Genetic Tests
Genetic tests for celiac disease genes might benefit first-degree relatives (parents, children, siblings, grandparents) of celiac patients, people who are already following a gluten-free diet, and people with small intestine biopsy results that are inconclusive.
Genetic tests for celiac disease genes might benefit first-degree relatives (parents, children, siblings, grandparents) of celiac patients, people who are already following a gluten-free diet, and people with small intestine biopsy results that are inconclusive.
Essential GF Restaurant Guide
The Essential Gluten-Free Restaurant Guide, 3rd Edition should really be called "Thousands of Restaurants With Chefs Who Know What Gluten Is, Plus Extensive Lists Of Gluten-Free Menu Items At Chain Restaurants, Plus Tips For Safe Gluten-Free Dining."
The Essential Gluten-Free Restaurant Guide, 3rd Edition should really be called "Thousands of Restaurants With Chefs Who Know What Gluten Is, Plus Extensive Lists Of Gluten-Free Menu Items At Chain Restaurants, Plus Tips For Safe Gluten-Free Dining."
Restaurant Cards
Restaurant Cards describe the gluten-free diet in a variety of languages. They are designed to be carried in a pocket or purse and given to restaurant personnel to help explain the needs of the celiac patron.
Restaurant Cards describe the gluten-free diet in a variety of languages. They are designed to be carried in a pocket or purse and given to restaurant personnel to help explain the needs of the celiac patron.
Alopecia And Celiac Disease
A relatively high rate of celiac disease has been reported in patients with alopecia areata, an autoimmune disease that affects the hair follicles.
A relatively high rate of celiac disease has been reported in patients with alopecia areata, an autoimmune disease that affects the hair follicles.
Cross-Contamination Worries
Cross-contamination is when gluten-free food comes into contact with food that does contain gluten. Here are gluten safety tips to help prevent contamination from happening.
Cross-contamination is when gluten-free food comes into contact with food that does contain gluten. Here are gluten safety tips to help prevent contamination from happening.
Gluten-Free Play Dough
Play Doh contains gluten, making it unsafe for children with celiac disease. Here is a recipe for gluten-free play dough, from the Celiac Sprue Association.
Play Doh contains gluten, making it unsafe for children with celiac disease. Here is a recipe for gluten-free play dough, from the Celiac Sprue Association.
Gluten-Free Airplane Travel
Gluten-free travelers cannot eat regular airline meals, so some advance food preparation is required before traveling on planes.
Gluten-free travelers cannot eat regular airline meals, so some advance food preparation is required before traveling on planes.
Favorite Gluten-Free Cereals
Favorite gluten-free cereals to eat for breakfast or carry along for a snack at work or school. List includes high-fiber, low-sugar, low-sodium, and casein-free gluten-free cereals.
Favorite gluten-free cereals to eat for breakfast or carry along for a snack at work or school. List includes high-fiber, low-sugar, low-sodium, and casein-free gluten-free cereals.
Gluten-Free Berry Cobbler
This easy gluten-free dessert recipe works with whatever berries you have on hand, even frozen ones! You can also mix in sliced bananas.
This easy gluten-free dessert recipe works with whatever berries you have on hand, even frozen ones! You can also mix in sliced bananas.
Food Allergen Labeling Law
FALCPA, a new law enacted in 2004, forces the FDA to set a rule for when and how manufacturers can use "gluten-free" food labels. The FDA's final rule in August 2008 will have an huge impact on the ease or difficulty of gluten-free food shopping.
FALCPA, a new law enacted in 2004, forces the FDA to set a rule for when and how manufacturers can use "gluten-free" food labels. The FDA's final rule in August 2008 will have an huge impact on the ease or difficulty of gluten-free food shopping.
Celiac Research Centers
These hospitals all have units specifically dedicated to treating patients with celiac disease. If you are looking for a doctor with special expertise in celiac disease but you don't live near one of these hospitals, you can still call them for advice.
These hospitals all have units specifically dedicated to treating patients with celiac disease. If you are looking for a doctor with special expertise in celiac disease but you don't live near one of these hospitals, you can still call them for advice.
Three-Pepper Quesadilla
These easy-to-make 3-pepper quesadillas are great for lunch. Extra filling can be stored for a few days in the refrigerator.
These easy-to-make 3-pepper quesadillas are great for lunch. Extra filling can be stored for a few days in the refrigerator.
Drug Company Contact Info
These resources should be used only as a starting point for researching the gluten-free status of medications. There is no substitute for checking with the manufacturer directly.
These resources should be used only as a starting point for researching the gluten-free status of medications. There is no substitute for checking with the manufacturer directly.
When Will I Feel Better?
The amount of time it takes to feel better after going gluten-free is different for every person. Some people feel the results right away, but others need weeks or months to feel results.
The amount of time it takes to feel better after going gluten-free is different for every person. Some people feel the results right away, but others need weeks or months to feel results.
Buckwheat Pancakes
This recipe for gluten-free buckwheat pancakes makes enough for a crowd. Extra batter can be refrigerated for up to a week.
This recipe for gluten-free buckwheat pancakes makes enough for a crowd. Extra batter can be refrigerated for up to a week.
Short Stature
Short stature can sometimes be the only symptom of celiac disease. Research shows that children with short stature should undergo tests for celiac disease.
Short stature can sometimes be the only symptom of celiac disease. Research shows that children with short stature should undergo tests for celiac disease.
Gluten-Free Candies
Get ready for Halloween with gluten-free candies. Here are links to candy manufacturers that have published lists of their gluten-free candies, as of October 2007.
Get ready for Halloween with gluten-free candies. Here are links to candy manufacturers that have published lists of their gluten-free candies, as of October 2007.
Bob's Red Mill Pizza Crust Mix
Gluten-free pizza made with Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Pizza Crust Mix is vastly better than any gluten-free pizza I've had until now. The dough is easy to prepare, and it yields a crusty, delicious gluten-free pizza.
Gluten-free pizza made with Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Pizza Crust Mix is vastly better than any gluten-free pizza I've had until now. The dough is easy to prepare, and it yields a crusty, delicious gluten-free pizza.
Hepatitis B Vaccine In Celiacs
If you have celiac disease and were vaccinated against hepatitis B, the vaccine might not be effective. Here's what you need to know.
If you have celiac disease and were vaccinated against hepatitis B, the vaccine might not be effective. Here's what you need to know.
Celiac Disease and Overweight
Once it was thought that patients with celiac disease were always very thin. Now doctors are realizing that patients with celiac disease are not necessarily underweight. Even overweight people can have celiac disease.
Once it was thought that patients with celiac disease were always very thin. Now doctors are realizing that patients with celiac disease are not necessarily underweight. Even overweight people can have celiac disease.
Lactose Intolerance
Lactose intolerance is common in people with celiac disease before they start a gluten-diet. As their intestines heal on the gluten-free diet, however, their tolerance for lactose-containing foods improves.
Lactose intolerance is common in people with celiac disease before they start a gluten-diet. As their intestines heal on the gluten-free diet, however, their tolerance for lactose-containing foods improves.
Celiac Disease Conferences
Listed here are the dates and locations of the major celiac disease organizations' annual conferences.
Listed here are the dates and locations of the major celiac disease organizations' annual conferences.
Gluten-Free in Hotels
If you're on a gluten-free diet, you'll be more comfortable if your hotel room has a cooking area. Here are hotel survival tips for celiacs, whether you'll be in a regular room or a suite with a kitchen.
If you're on a gluten-free diet, you'll be more comfortable if your hotel room has a cooking area. Here are hotel survival tips for celiacs, whether you'll be in a regular room or a suite with a kitchen.
Colorado Wedding Cakes
Wedding cake designers in Colorado who can prepare gluten-free wedding cakes.
Wedding cake designers in Colorado who can prepare gluten-free wedding cakes.
Gluten-Free Gift Ideas
Do you need gluten-free gifts for someone with celiac disease? If you'd like to sweeten a holiday, birthday, or other special occasion, there are plenty of gift options for recipients who are on gluten-free diets.
Do you need gluten-free gifts for someone with celiac disease? If you'd like to sweeten a holiday, birthday, or other special occasion, there are plenty of gift options for recipients who are on gluten-free diets.
Cheese and Spinach Quiche
This crustless cheese and spinach quiche is perfect for people on gluten-free diets. It's easy, quick, and delicious.
This crustless cheese and spinach quiche is perfect for people on gluten-free diets. It's easy, quick, and delicious.
Celiac Disease Myths
Unfortunately, many celiac disease myths persist among patients and family members. Let's clear them up.
Unfortunately, many celiac disease myths persist among patients and family members. Let's clear them up.
Osteoporosis in Celiac Disease
Osteoporosis (fragile bones) is common in patients with celiac disease. The American Gastroenterological Association advises that (1) patients with celiac disease should be tested for osteoporosis and (2) young patients with osteoporosis should be tested for celiac disease.
Osteoporosis (fragile bones) is common in patients with celiac disease. The American Gastroenterological Association advises that (1) patients with celiac disease should be tested for osteoporosis and (2) young patients with osteoporosis should be tested for celiac disease.
Gluten-Free Is Not Cheap
Gluten-free breads, pasta, and baked goods often cost more than twice as much as "regular" wheat-based products. Furthermore, gluten-free specialty items must sometimes be ordered by mail, with extra costs for shipping adding to the expense of staying gluten-free.
Gluten-free breads, pasta, and baked goods often cost more than twice as much as "regular" wheat-based products. Furthermore, gluten-free specialty items must sometimes be ordered by mail, with extra costs for shipping adding to the expense of staying gluten-free.
Ataxia
Ataxia involves the loss of muscle coordination. Patients with ataxia have unsteady movements and stagger when they walk.
Ataxia involves the loss of muscle coordination. Patients with ataxia have unsteady movements and stagger when they walk.
Thai Quinoa
This recipe for gluten-free quinoa is from Susie Fishbein's cookbook Passover by Design: Picture Perfect Kosher by Design® Recipes for the Holiday, published in 2008 by ArtScroll Mesorah Publications.
This recipe for gluten-free quinoa is from Susie Fishbein's cookbook Passover by Design: Picture Perfect Kosher by Design® Recipes for the Holiday, published in 2008 by ArtScroll Mesorah Publications.
First Steps for Parents
You've just learned that you need to protect your child from an ingredient that hides in literally thousands of food products today: gluten. Here are some steps and resources to get you started.
You've just learned that you need to protect your child from an ingredient that hides in literally thousands of food products today: gluten. Here are some steps and resources to get you started.
Unresponsive Disease
Rarely, people with celiac disease do not improve on the gluten-free diet. This condition is called unresponsive celiac disease, or refractory disease.
Rarely, people with celiac disease do not improve on the gluten-free diet. This condition is called unresponsive celiac disease, or refractory disease.
Buckwheat (Kasha) Side Dish
Kasha, also known as buckwheat, is not "wheat" at all, and it's naturally gluten-free. It's also high-fiber and healthy. Here's an easy, tasty way to prepare buckwheat (kasha).
Kasha, also known as buckwheat, is not "wheat" at all, and it's naturally gluten-free. It's also high-fiber and healthy. Here's an easy, tasty way to prepare buckwheat (kasha).
Should Celiacs Take Vitamins?
People with celiac disease usually have vitamin deficiencies. Should they take vitamin supplements?
People with celiac disease usually have vitamin deficiencies. Should they take vitamin supplements?
U.K. Wedding Cakes
Wedding cake designers in London and the U.K. who can prepare gluten-free wedding cakes.
Wedding cake designers in London and the U.K. who can prepare gluten-free wedding cakes.
Gluten-Free Cosmetics?
Celiac disease is triggered by eating gluten, so skin-care products and cosmetics that contain gluten aren't a problem unless you swallow them. Learn more about gluten-free cosmetics and what type of cosmetics you should avoid if you have Celiac disease.
Celiac disease is triggered by eating gluten, so skin-care products and cosmetics that contain gluten aren't a problem unless you swallow them. Learn more about gluten-free cosmetics and what type of cosmetics you should avoid if you have Celiac disease.
Celiac Societies Worldwide
Celiac societies around the world -- some with websites in English -- can provide advice for travelers.
Celiac societies around the world -- some with websites in English -- can provide advice for travelers.
Purple Cabbage Salad
The recipe for this delicious gluten-free purple cabbage salad comes from Susie Fishbein's cookbook Passover by Design: Picture-Perfect Kosher by Design Recipes for the Holiday, published in 2008 by ArtScroll/Shaar Press.
The recipe for this delicious gluten-free purple cabbage salad comes from Susie Fishbein's cookbook Passover by Design: Picture-Perfect Kosher by Design Recipes for the Holiday, published in 2008 by ArtScroll/Shaar Press.
"Parts per Million" Defined
Definition of Parts per Million (ppm).
Definition of Parts per Million (ppm).
Gluten-Free Mexican Recipes
Gluten-free Mexican food recipes to help you celebrate Cinco de Mayo.
Gluten-free Mexican food recipes to help you celebrate Cinco de Mayo.
IBS, Or Celiac Disease?
Because irritable bowel syndrome and celiac disease share so many similarities, researchers recommend that everyone with irritable bowel syndrome be tested for celiac disease as well.
Because irritable bowel syndrome and celiac disease share so many similarities, researchers recommend that everyone with irritable bowel syndrome be tested for celiac disease as well.
Flourless Chocolate Torte
This rich, delicious chocolate cake recipe from Susie Fishbein's Kosher by Design cookbook is naturally gluten-free. You'll make it again and again.
This rich, delicious chocolate cake recipe from Susie Fishbein's Kosher by Design cookbook is naturally gluten-free. You'll make it again and again.
Gluten in Breast Milk
Gluten has been found in breast milk. A non-celiac mother who is nursing a child with celiac disease must maintain a gluten-free diet.
Gluten has been found in breast milk. A non-celiac mother who is nursing a child with celiac disease must maintain a gluten-free diet.
Neuropathy
Neuropathy means a disease or disorder of the nervous system. "Peripheral" neuropathy refers to problems with nerves that are not in the spinal column.
Neuropathy means a disease or disorder of the nervous system. "Peripheral" neuropathy refers to problems with nerves that are not in the spinal column.
Why Some Celiacs Eat Gluten
Here are some reasons why celiac patients don't stick to the gluten-free diet. Look them over and see if any apply to you. Sometimes, recognizing the problem can be the first step toward fixing it.
Here are some reasons why celiac patients don't stick to the gluten-free diet. Look them over and see if any apply to you. Sometimes, recognizing the problem can be the first step toward fixing it.
Can I Outgrow Celiac Disease?
You can't "outgrow" celiac disease -- even though doctors once thought you could.
You can't "outgrow" celiac disease -- even though doctors once thought you could.
Is Celiac Disease An Allergy?
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder, not an allergy. There are several differences between autoimmune disorders and allergies.
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder, not an allergy. There are several differences between autoimmune disorders and allergies.
Gluten-Free Home Safety
The entire household needs to participate in gluten-free safety efforts. Here's how.
The entire household needs to participate in gluten-free safety efforts. Here's how.
Malabsorption
Malabsorption means difficulty digesting or absorbing nutrients from food. Celiac disease is one of the most common causes of malabsorption.
Malabsorption means difficulty digesting or absorbing nutrients from food. Celiac disease is one of the most common causes of malabsorption.
What grains have gluten?
Gluten is found in all grains. The gluten in rice and corn is safe for celiac patients, the gluten in wheat, barley, and rye are not.
Gluten is found in all grains. The gluten in rice and corn is safe for celiac patients, the gluten in wheat, barley, and rye are not.
Whole Grain: Definition
Refined grains have been processed to remove bran and germ. This processing removes fiber, iron, and vitamins. In other words, refined grains have less fiber and are less nutritious than whole grains. Whole grains are a recommended part of a healthy, balanced diet.
Refined grains have been processed to remove bran and germ. This processing removes fiber, iron, and vitamins. In other words, refined grains have less fiber and are less nutritious than whole grains. Whole grains are a recommended part of a healthy, balanced diet.
Virginia Wedding Cakes
Wedding cake designers in Virginia who can prepare gluten-free wedding cakes.
Wedding cake designers in Virginia who can prepare gluten-free wedding cakes.
New Jersey Wedding Cakes
Wedding cake designers in New Jersey who can prepare gluten-free wedding cakes.
Wedding cake designers in New Jersey who can prepare gluten-free wedding cakes.
Gluten-Free Blog List
If you want to feel instantly connected to a friendly, talented community of gluten-free cooks who'll share their recipes, coax you to cook, and tell you stories about their lives, here's a simple answer: visit their gluten-free blogs.
If you want to feel instantly connected to a friendly, talented community of gluten-free cooks who'll share their recipes, coax you to cook, and tell you stories about their lives, here's a simple answer: visit their gluten-free blogs.
Celiac Groups
Presently, the only treatment for celiac disease is life-long adherence to a strict gluten-free diet: no wheat, barley, rye –- and for the most part, no oats, either, because oats are generally cross-contaminated with gluten from these other grains.
Presently, the only treatment for celiac disease is life-long adherence to a strict gluten-free diet: no wheat, barley, rye –- and for the most part, no oats, either, because oats are generally cross-contaminated with gluten from these other grains.
New York Wedding Cakes
Wedding cake designers in New York who can prepare gluten-free wedding cakes.
Wedding cake designers in New York who can prepare gluten-free wedding cakes.
Turkey Chili
Quick and easy gluten-free turkey chili that your kids will love.
Quick and easy gluten-free turkey chili that your kids will love.
Massachusetts Wedding Cakes
Wedding cake designers in Massachusetts who can prepare gluten-free wedding cakes.
Wedding cake designers in Massachusetts who can prepare gluten-free wedding cakes.
Pennsylvania Wedding Cakes
Wedding cake designers in Pennsylvania who can prepare gluten-free wedding cakes.
Wedding cake designers in Pennsylvania who can prepare gluten-free wedding cakes.
Villi
Villi are hairlike projections that cover the lining of the small intestine.
Villi are hairlike projections that cover the lining of the small intestine.
Uses for Stale GF Bread
Never throw out your stale gluten-free bread. At worst, you can always make breadcrumbs.
Never throw out your stale gluten-free bread. At worst, you can always make breadcrumbs.
British Columbia Wedding Cakes
Wedding cake designers in British Columbia who can prepare gluten-free wedding cakes.
Wedding cake designers in British Columbia who can prepare gluten-free wedding cakes.
Delaware Wedding Cakes
Wedding cake designers in Delaware who can prepare gluten-free wedding cakes.
Wedding cake designers in Delaware who can prepare gluten-free wedding cakes.
Honey & Pecan-Crusted Chicken
This easy gluten-free recipe for honey & pecan-crusted chicken is from Susie Fishbein's Kosher by Design: Picture Perfect Food for the Holidays & Every Day, published in 2003 by ArtScroll Mesorah Publications.
This easy gluten-free recipe for honey & pecan-crusted chicken is from Susie Fishbein's Kosher by Design: Picture Perfect Food for the Holidays & Every Day, published in 2003 by ArtScroll Mesorah Publications.
Alabama Wedding Cakes
Wedding cake designers in Alabama who can prepare gluten-free wedding cakes.
Wedding cake designers in Alabama who can prepare gluten-free wedding cakes.
Gluten Through Skin?
If you are concerned about gluten absorption through skin, here's something to ease your mind: Gluten molecules are too large to be absorbed through the skin. Read on to learn more about gluten absorption and your skin.
If you are concerned about gluten absorption through skin, here's something to ease your mind: Gluten molecules are too large to be absorbed through the skin. Read on to learn more about gluten absorption and your skin.
Blood Donation by Celiacs
Can people with celiac disease donate blood? Yes. Celiac disease does not disqualify you as a blood donor.
Can people with celiac disease donate blood? Yes. Celiac disease does not disqualify you as a blood donor.
Brussels Sprouts With Carrots
Brussels sprouts are naturally gluten-free, and with this recipe they are so delicious that even people who usually turn up their noses will ask for second helpings.
Brussels sprouts are naturally gluten-free, and with this recipe they are so delicious that even people who usually turn up their noses will ask for second helpings.
Ontario Wedding Cakes
Wedding cake designers in Ontario who can prepare gluten-free wedding cakes.
Wedding cake designers in Ontario who can prepare gluten-free wedding cakes.
Autoimmune disease
An autoimmune disease is one in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own cells and tissues. Celiac disease is one example of an autoimmune disease.
An autoimmune disease is one in which the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own cells and tissues. Celiac disease is one example of an autoimmune disease.
Gluten-Free Care Package
If you or your child has been diagnosed with celiac disease through a biopsy in the past three months, the University of Chicago’s Celiac Disease Center will send you a free basket of gluten-free resources.
If you or your child has been diagnosed with celiac disease through a biopsy in the past three months, the University of Chicago’s Celiac Disease Center will send you a free basket of gluten-free resources.
New Hampshire Wedding Cakes
Wedding cake designers in New Hampshire who can prepare gluten-free wedding cakes.
Wedding cake designers in New Hampshire who can prepare gluten-free wedding cakes.
Utah Wedding Cakes
Wedding cake designers in Utah who can prepare gluten-free wedding cakes.
Wedding cake designers in Utah who can prepare gluten-free wedding cakes.
Celiac Support Group Benefits
Studies show that support groups can help celiac patients stay gluten-free. Here's why -- and here's how to find or start a celiac support group.
Studies show that support groups can help celiac patients stay gluten-free. Here's why -- and here's how to find or start a celiac support group.
Gluten-Free Cupcake Party
Invite your friends or your child’s friends over for a gluten-free cupcake party, to to increase awareness about celiac disease, raise money for research, and show that gluten-free goodies can be tasty.
Invite your friends or your child’s friends over for a gluten-free cupcake party, to to increase awareness about celiac disease, raise money for research, and show that gluten-free goodies can be tasty.
Osteopenia
Osteopenia describes bone density that is significantly lower than normal. Having osteopenia means you are at risk for developing osteoporosis.
Osteopenia describes bone density that is significantly lower than normal. Having osteopenia means you are at risk for developing osteoporosis.
Traveling Bears
Do you wish you could help your child explain to his or her her friends about celiac disease and the gluten-free diet? Invite one of the Gluten-Free Traveling Bears to come for a visit with your child.
Do you wish you could help your child explain to his or her her friends about celiac disease and the gluten-free diet? Invite one of the Gluten-Free Traveling Bears to come for a visit with your child.
North Carolina Wedding Cakes
Wedding cake designers in North Carolina who can prepare gluten-free wedding cakes.
Wedding cake designers in North Carolina who can prepare gluten-free wedding cakes.
Hearty Vegetable Soup
A hearty, gluten-free vegetable bean soup -- great for warming up on cold weather days while being certain that you're sticking to your gluten-free diet.
A hearty, gluten-free vegetable bean soup -- great for warming up on cold weather days while being certain that you're sticking to your gluten-free diet.
Gluten
In people with celiac disease, gluten molecules in wheat, barley and rye trigger an autoimmune response that damages the small intestine.
In people with celiac disease, gluten molecules in wheat, barley and rye trigger an autoimmune response that damages the small intestine.
Kale Snack
Turn super-healthy kale into your favorite snack with this easy recipe, for a crispy, chewy, naturally gluten-free treat that's quick, easy, and inexpensive.
Turn super-healthy kale into your favorite snack with this easy recipe, for a crispy, chewy, naturally gluten-free treat that's quick, easy, and inexpensive.
Washington, D.C. Wedding Cakes
Wedding cake designers in the Washington, D.C. who can prepare gluten-free wedding cakes.
Wedding cake designers in the Washington, D.C. who can prepare gluten-free wedding cakes.
Maryland Wedding Cakes
Wedding cake designers in Maryland who can prepare gluten-free wedding cakes.
Wedding cake designers in Maryland who can prepare gluten-free wedding cakes.
Gluten-Free Passover
Passover is fraught with hazard for celiacs because matzoh, the ceremonial cracker-like "bread" of Passover, contains gluten. Here's a round-up of gluten-free Passover recipes for people with celiac disease.
Passover is fraught with hazard for celiacs because matzoh, the ceremonial cracker-like "bread" of Passover, contains gluten. Here's a round-up of gluten-free Passover recipes for people with celiac disease.
Georgia Wedding Cakes
Wedding cake designers in Georgia who can prepare gluten-free wedding cakes.
Wedding cake designers in Georgia who can prepare gluten-free wedding cakes.
Idaho Wedding Cakes
Wedding cake designers in Idaho who can prepare gluten-free wedding cakes.
Wedding cake designers in Idaho who can prepare gluten-free wedding cakes.
Maple-Glazed Turkey Roast
This easy, healthy gluten-free turkey recipe is from Susie Fishbein's wonderful cookbook Kosher by Design: Picture Perfect Food for the Holidays & Every Day, published in 2003 by ArtScroll Mesorah Publications.
This easy, healthy gluten-free turkey recipe is from Susie Fishbein's wonderful cookbook Kosher by Design: Picture Perfect Food for the Holidays & Every Day, published in 2003 by ArtScroll Mesorah Publications.
Guar Gum
Guar gum is made from guar beans, which are principally grown in India but more recently are being planted in other countries as well.
Guar gum is made from guar beans, which are principally grown in India but more recently are being planted in other countries as well.
Ginger Snap Pie Crust
Gluten-Free Ginger Snap Pie Crust
Gluten-Free Ginger Snap Pie Crust
Biopsy
A biopsy is a medical test in which cells or tissues are removed from the body. In a biopsy to diagnose celiac disease, small amounts of tissue are removed from the small intestine.
A biopsy is a medical test in which cells or tissues are removed from the body. In a biopsy to diagnose celiac disease, small amounts of tissue are removed from the small intestine.
Hawaii Wedding Cakes
Wedding cake designers in Hawaii who can prepare gluten-free wedding cakes.
Wedding cake designers in Hawaii who can prepare gluten-free wedding cakes.
Celiac Disease - GuideReviews
An index of GuideReviews for the Celiac Disease guide site.
An index of GuideReviews for the Celiac Disease guide site.
Lentils With Spinach
This gluten-free recipe for lentils with spinach is a great way to get lots of nutrients. Serve it as a side dish or as a main course for lunch, with a salad.
This gluten-free recipe for lentils with spinach is a great way to get lots of nutrients. Serve it as a side dish or as a main course for lunch, with a salad.
Xanthan Gum
Xanthan gum is natural carbohydrate produced by fermenting glucose with a tiny microorganism called Xanthomonas campestris.
Xanthan gum is natural carbohydrate produced by fermenting glucose with a tiny microorganism called Xanthomonas campestris.
Gluten-Free Holiday Meal!
Is this your first gluten-free holiday season? Are you hosting gluten-free guests at your Thanksgiving or Christmas table this year? Follow these tips for making traditional holiday food gluten-free.
Is this your first gluten-free holiday season? Are you hosting gluten-free guests at your Thanksgiving or Christmas table this year? Follow these tips for making traditional holiday food gluten-free.
Texas Wedding Cakes
Wedding cake designers in Texas who can prepare gluten-free wedding cakes.
Wedding cake designers in Texas who can prepare gluten-free wedding cakes.
Vermont Wedding Cakes
Wedding cake designers in Vermont who can prepare gluten-free wedding cakes.
Wedding cake designers in Vermont who can prepare gluten-free wedding cakes.
Michigan Wedding Cakes
Wedding cake designers in Michigan who can prepare gluten-free wedding cakes.
Wedding cake designers in Michigan who can prepare gluten-free wedding cakes.
Homocysteine
An elevated level of the amino acid homocysteine increases a person's risk of heart attacks, vascular disease, and strokes.
An elevated level of the amino acid homocysteine increases a person's risk of heart attacks, vascular disease, and strokes.
Minnesota Wedding Cakes
Wedding cake designers in Minnesota who can prepare gluten-free wedding cakes.
Wedding cake designers in Minnesota who can prepare gluten-free wedding cakes.
California Wedding Cakes
Wedding cake designers in California who can prepare gluten-free wedding cakes.
Wedding cake designers in California who can prepare gluten-free wedding cakes.
Gluten-Free Hamantashen
Having celiac disease does not mean you can't have hamantashen on Purim. Here's an easy recipe for truly delicious gluten-free hamantashen.
Having celiac disease does not mean you can't have hamantashen on Purim. Here's an easy recipe for truly delicious gluten-free hamantashen.
Washington State Wedding Cakes
Wedding cake designers in Washington State who can prepare gluten-free wedding cakes.
Wedding cake designers in Washington State who can prepare gluten-free wedding cakes.
Celiac Disease - HowTos
An index of HowTos for the Celiac Disease guide site.
An index of HowTos for the Celiac Disease guide site.
Tennessee Wedding Cakes
Wedding cake designers in Tennessee who can prepare gluten-free wedding cakes.
Wedding cake designers in Tennessee who can prepare gluten-free wedding cakes.
Lentil Soup
A quick, easy, delicious lentil soup -- gluten-free and vegetarian, too!
A quick, easy, delicious lentil soup -- gluten-free and vegetarian, too!
Passover
Supermarkets often carry special products that are available only during the Passover season. Because wheat, oats, barley, rye and spelt in any form other than matzoh is prohibited, many of these once-a-year products are gluten-free.
Supermarkets often carry special products that are available only during the Passover season. Because wheat, oats, barley, rye and spelt in any form other than matzoh is prohibited, many of these once-a-year products are gluten-free.
Tax Deductions
If your total medical expenses for the year exceed 7.5 percent of your adjusted gross income, you may be able to deduct the difference in cost between “regular” food products and gluten-free alternatives.
If your total medical expenses for the year exceed 7.5 percent of your adjusted gross income, you may be able to deduct the difference in cost between “regular” food products and gluten-free alternatives.
Enzyme
An enzyme is a substance that produces a chemical change in another substance.
An enzyme is a substance that produces a chemical change in another substance.