As gluten free products line more and more shelves in the grocery store, consumers are starting to question their consumption of gluten and whether or not gluten is a healthy item to have as part of their daily diet. People who have celiac disease don’t have much of a choice when it comes to eliminating […]
In the days of old, gluten-free could have typically was described as taste-free. Muffins crumbled, cupcakes were dense and flavorless, and the bread — let’s not even talk about the bread. Now, it is so encouraging and exciting how far gluten-free foods have come! What was once tolerated is currently anticipated, what used to be […]
Thank you to Greg Haver for contributing this week’s article. This is one of those moments where I would typically laugh because it reminds me of all the products labeled “gluten-free” that don’t typically have gluten. It’s like slapping a gluten free sticker on a pack of plain raw chicken or on a bottle of […]
It is likely that at one point in your life, you have encountered a stressful situation such as loss of a loved one or job, a big move or illness or any traumatic incident. Naturally, your body is designed to recover from life’s day-to-day stressors, however, there may be times when stress becomes severe and […]
Though currently, the only treatment for celiac disease is a diet that is 100% gluten-free, there is hope on the horizon for a new treatment that could help those afflicted have a better tolerance for wheat substances.
Contrary to what the title of this article may lead you to believe, you actually cannot be allergic to gluten. Not to say gluten does not offer up its own set of issues. In fact, there are three disorders you can attribute to gluten on a scientific basis: celiac disease, wheat allergies, and non-celiac gluten […]
Most people own dogs as pets, others for their excellent companion and as a source of entertainment in their daily lives. To others, they view them as watchdogs since they detect danger and alert the owner. Military and police departments have also been using dogs for a long time in that they train them to […]
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that comes from genetics in a person who receives damage to their small intestine when they ingest gluten. It affects approximately 1 in 100 people in the world with two and a half million Americans who are likely undiagnosed and at risk for health complications. While many know about peanut […]
Bread is something that many people use as part of their daily diets whether it be for sandwiches, toast, side dishes like stuffing or in another form like bagels, English muffins and so on. If you have recently been diagnosed with Celiac disease or suspect that you are currently sensitive to gluten, then you may […]
An autoimmune disorder that can lead to damage of the small intestine, people who have Celiac disease cannot ingest gluten without having a host of uncomfortable and unpleasant symptoms. Approximately one in one-hundred people suffer from Celiac disease and there may be as many as two and one-half million Americans alone that are living with […]