Gluten-Free Whole Grains + How to Prepare Them
Gluten-Free Whole Grains + How to Prepare Them Often when going gluten-free, gluten-free whole grains are forgotten or feared. From fearmongering surrounding their safety to people unsure of which grains have gluten or not, nutritious gluten-free whole grains are often neglected. In this post we will be talking about what whole grains actually are, why […]
Celiac Disease and Zinc Deficiency
Celiac Disease and Zinc Deficiency Celiac disease zinc deficiency happens because of the malabsorptive nature of celiac. In fact, a key sign of celiac is malabsorption in the small intestine and thus nutrient deficiencies. Zinc is one of the minerals of major concern with celiac because the damage to the small intestine from gluten can […]
Dating With Celiac Disease: A Complete Guide
Dating With Celiac Disease Dating with celiac disease can trigger a wide array of emotions and fears. From wondering what or if you should tell the person you’re seeing about your needs, to worrying about how they will react: dating with celiac can be tough. For me, it was hard navigating the dating scene as […]
Celiac Safe Meal Delivery Services
Celiac Safe Meal Delivery Services The stress of staying gluten-free and cooking every meal every single day can be overwhelming. For reason, many people ask me what are the celiac safe meal delivery companies? Table of Contents What’s a Meal Delivery vs. Meal Kit Company? What’s the difference between meal delivery and meal kit companies? […]
Gluten and Chronic Fatigue: Tired on a Gluten-Free Diet
Gluten and Chronic Fatigue: Tired on a Gluten-Free Diet If you have celiac disease or gluten intolerance, often gluten causes chronic fatigue. The good news is, going gluten-free can reduce fatigue. But what happens if you are still tired on a gluten-free diet for celiac or gluten intolerance? In this post, we will discuss some […]
Xanthan Gum is Safe? And is it Gluten-free?
Xanthan Gum is Safe? Many people question if xanthan gum is safe. After all, xanthan gum is found in vegan ice creams, milk alternatives, sauces, syrups, and gluten-free baked goods. With Xanthan gum found on so many ingredient labels and with it called for in so many gluten-free baking recipes, many people wonder, is xanthan […]
Are Strawberries Gluten-Free? A Celiac Dietitian Answers
Are Strawberries Gluten-Free? Are strawberries gluten-free? I guarantee you this question is asked at least once a month in celiac forums and groups. The short answer: yes, all fresh fruits and vegetables are gluten-free when washed. Keep reading for the long answer to the question: are strawberries gluten-free? Are Strawberries Gluten-Free? With celiac disease, it […]
Gluten-free Calcium Rich Foods
Gluten-free Calcium Rich Foods Gluten-free calcium rich foods are essential for people who are living with gluten intolerance or celiac disease. Calcium is vital to health bones, pregnancy, nerve function, and more. And not getting enough calcium on a gluten-free diet can lead to a world of trouble. So let’s talk about why calcium is […]
Celiac Disease and Vitamin D Deficiency
Celiac Disease and Vitamin D Deficiency Celiac disease causes vitamin D deficiency via damaging the primary site of vitamin D absorption in the small intestine. For this reason, celiacs must pay attention to their vitamin d levels and consumption. In this post, we will talk about what celiac does to the body, why vitamin D […]
Celiac Disease and Women’s Health
Celiac Disease and Women’s Health The reality is, celiac disease and women’s health are heavily connected. And with 60-70% of the celiac population being women, it’s important we talk about the impacts of celiac disease and women’s health. A quick note for my non-binary and transitioned celiac friends, this post applies to the health of […]
Gluten-Free Foods for Fertility
Gluten-Free Foods for Fertility Nutrition is a key player in fertility and women’s health with celiac. When living gluten-free, both a gluten-free diet and celiac disease can impact fertility. Gluten-free foods for fertility can help support any nutrient implications of both a gluten-free diet and celiac. In this post, we will discuss key nutrients for […]
Celiac Disease and Fertility: A Complete Guide
Celiac Disease and Fertility Celiac disease impacts fertility if left undiagnosed or untreated. The impact of celiac disease on fertility is related to both a gluten-free diet and the damage to the small intestine that occurs with celiac. In this post, we will dive into fertility, celiac disease, what the research says, and how you […]