A celiac disease diagnosis can be very overwhelming for your family, friend or loved one but here are a few great ways to support them.
Celiac disease has only recently gained enough exposure as to where people are starting to recognize the condition and its symptoms. However, many people still do not realize that there are many other conditions that are closely related to celiac disease. These conditions also deserve attention and awareness. We’ve put together a list of conditions you […]
Cate’s Corner will be a monthly series where Cate shares her experiences of growing up with celiac disease and how she manages it as an active college student. Here is the 2nd installment of her story… For many, a childhood without gluten would be unimaginable.
A gluten intolerance iѕ thе body’s inability tо digest оr break dоwn thе gluten protein found in wheat аnd сеrtаin оthеr grains. Gluten intolerance (also knоwn аѕ a gluten sensitivity) саn range frоm a mild sensitivity tо gluten tо full-blown celiac disease. Aссоrding tо thе National Institute оf Diabetes аnd Digestive аnd Kidney Diseases, аbоut […]
Cate’s Corner will be a monthly series where Cate shares her experiences of growing up with celiac disease and how she manages it as an active college student. Here is the first installment of her story… My name is Cate and I was diagnosed with Celiac when I was two years old.
By now you likely know that celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder caused by damage to the lining of the small intestine. This damage occurs when the specific substance, gluten, is consumed. Found in rye, wheat, barley and even some oats, gluten attacks the lining and prohibits the intestine from performing its necessary job of absorbing necessary components […]
Whether you are gluten sensitive or just want to eat healthier, gluten free bread can help you meet your nutrition and diet goals. With the increase in awareness of gluten sensitivity, celiac disease and consumers seeking healthier choices, gluten free grain products have become more common in mainstream grocery stores as well as specialty food […]
This post was originally published by our founder, Jane Trygar in 2014. The information provided is still relevant and helpful today. When I was diagnosed with celiac disease, I wasn’t sure what to do. So, like anyone who needs answers, I turned to the internet. What I found was a lot of information. Information I […]
Over the last few years, there has been a huge surge in the number of people making the health conscious choice to go gluten-free. This is evident in the emergence of gluten-free foods appearing on grocery store shelves and restaurant menus. However, while going gluten-free is a healthy decision, and easier to do than ever, […]
Raising children is one of the most exhilarating, precious, and terrifying parts of life. Every parent’s biggest fear is for their child to be sick or injured. Unfortunately, celiac disease has slowly also begun also to affect children, and we’re here to help make sense of it all. Currently, it is estimated that roughly one […]