Celiac Disease is Dangerous
Celiac Disease is Dangerous Celiac Disease is dangerous if left undiagnosed. Unfortunately, with the beyondceliac.org stat of ~83% of celiacs going undiagnosed, many people don’t know they may be facing complications related to celiac. So what is celiac disease, why is it dangerous, and how can you prevent the dangers? That’s what we’ll talk about […]
Recently Diagnosed With Celiac? Read This!
Recently Diagnosed With Celiac? Read This! Recently diagnosed with celiac disease? Deep breathes! From how to buy gluten-free food to how to avoid cross-contact, I know learning to manage celiac disease can be overwhelming. So rest assured: you are going to be okay. You are going to figure this out. And you are totally valid […]
Gluten-Free Protein Powders: When, Why, and What
Gluten-Free Protein Powders Gluten-free protein powders are important to supporting protein intake in those who on a gluten-free diet who need it. However, given the lack of regulation in the supplement industry and varying recommendations on protein timing, finding the right gluten-free protein supplement might feel overwhelming. In this post, we will cover why you […]
Low-Nickel Diet with a Gluten-Free Meal Plan
Low-Nickel Diet Is a low-nickel diet even a thing? Yes, yes it is! Did you know it’s estimated that 18% of people in North America are allergic to nickel?1 That’s not a small percentage and while it isn’t a life-threatening allergy, it can still cause a reduced quality of life for those who suffer from […]
Celiac and Hormone Health
Celiac and Hormone Health Celiac disease impacts hormone health in a variety of ways. This is important to take note of as hormones are very important to the body’s overall health and functioning. Having an imbalance of hormones can lead to many unwanted symptoms and certain health conditions. Hormone imbalances can be caused by nutrient […]
Is Pho Gluten-Free? How to Order Gluten-Free Pho
Is Pho Gluten-Free? Is Pho gluten-free? A gluten-free course member went to dine out at a pho restaurant, and helping them inspired me to write this post. So, is it gluten-free? According to Wikipedia, pho is a Vietnamese noodle and broth dish. It features broth, thick rice noodles, herbs, and meat. Based on what pho […]
Better Than Bouillon Gluten-free
Better Than Bouillon Gluten-Free? UPDATE: Better Thank Bouillon has flavors that are not gluten-free as of checking 1/22/2023, these include: Roasted Beef Base (Reduced Sodium) and Seasoned Vegetable Base (Reduced Sodium). Check the labels! One of my Celiac Crash Course students asked me if Better Than Bouillon was gluten-free. They were distressed that they’ve been […]
Is Excedrin Gluten-free?
Is Excedrin Gluten-free? With headaches and migraines being a common symptom of gluten exposure, many people wonder, is Excedrin gluten-free? Whether your head hurts because of gluten or because of something else, let’s talk about if Excedrin contains gluten. After all, the last thing you want to do when fighting off a migraine is deal […]
Celiac Disease Headache: What to do About it
Celiac Disease Headache: What to do About it Celiac disease has been reported to cause over 300+ symptoms, including a celiac disease headache or migraine. Let’s talk about the science behind celiac headaches, why they happen, and what to do about them so that you can find relief. P.s. This post nor is any other […]
Binge-Restrict Cycle and Celiac Disease
Binge-Restrict Cycle and Celiac Disease The binge-restrict cycle is a well-research phenomenon that occurs when you restrict food. Essentially what happens is when you limit food it triggers the binge-restrict cycle. This cycle first begins with the restriction, then leads to the obsession, fear, overthinking of food, which leads to the overeating/binging of food, and […]
Eating Disorders and Celiac Disease
Eating Disorders and Celiac Disease The relationship between eating disorders and celiac disease is strong. Celiac disease can cause eating disorders in a variety of ways. In this post, we will talk about the prevalence of eating disorders with celiac disease, why there’s a higher risk, and what to do about it. Table of Contents […]
Is Jello Gluten-Free?
Is Jello Gluten-Free? Is Jello gluten-free? That’s what we will be uncovering in today’s post. But first, did you know it’s actually JELL-O not Jello? Maybe I’m the only one who’s been out of the loop but I was shocked to see that… But first, were you ever taught how to identify gluten properly on […]