Gluten Free Diet

This blog recently covered gluten-free school lunches for children. But what about meals for those at the other end of the age spectrum? Specifically, the elderly who require gluten-free meals in nursing homes? As an adult child you may be

When they are newly diagnosed with celiac disease, many people also discover that they are lactose intolerant and have difficulty digesting milk and products containing milk. This type of lactose intolerance is called “secondary lactose intolerance.” It is a temporary

It’s turning a wee bit chillier in the Northeast and my thoughts are starting to turn towards soup to keep me warm. Homemade gluten-free soup is easy to make and a great way to experiment with some of the gluten-free

Yes, it’s true, we want to limit our intake of processed foods and eat food that is as close to its natural state as possible. There are times however when convenience trumps natural and homemade. These are my go-to foods

If you have a child with celiac disease, one of your concerns may be school lunch and making sure it is gluten free. The American Celiac Disease Alliance (ACDA) (www.americanceliac.org), a non-profit organization that advocates for the celiac disease community,

This post is very long but if you have any interest at all in the history of celiac disease and early dietary treatment you will find the story that follows fascinating. Long before gluten was identified as the culprit in celiac

That some people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity have to deal with family members that don’t or won’t believe their diagnosis may come as a surprise to many of us. But it doesn’t surprise my friend Hannah (not her

If you think you can’t have a catered event that is both completely gluten-free and down right decadent—think again. My husband, son and I recently attended a wedding where all the food was gluten free and we all agreed that

When I first started working in this field, the term gluten sensitivity was used interchangeably with the term celiac disease — they basically meant the same thing. Times have changed. We are now learning that there is a group of

Although many of us may be vacationing closer to home this summer we will still be away from home. Eating gluten free while on vacation can cause stress — something we definitely don’t want to feel. Here are some things