The holiday season is a time of joy, family, and delicious food. However, for those with celiac disease, it can also be a time of anxiety and vigilance, as avoiding gluten becomes a top priority. Thanksgiving and Halloween, in particular, are filled with tempting treats that often contain hidden sources of gluten. In this blog, we’ll explore some ways to successfully navigating the holidays without encountering gluten contamination.
The human body is a complex web of interconnected systems, and sometimes, seemingly unrelated conditions can be intertwined in ways that surprise medical researchers. One such intriguing correlation exists between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and celiac disease. While these two conditions primarily affect different parts of the body, studies suggest that there might be more to their relationship than meets the eye.
Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) is a chronic skin condition that affects a number of people worldwide. Characterized by intensely itchy, blistering skin rashes, DH is often misdiagnosed due to its similarity with other skin disorders. In this blog post, we will shed a little light on this enigmatic conditionand offer insights …
Celiac disease, a commonly misunderstood autoimmune disorder, that affects a larger portion of the population than we realize. With a prevalence of at least 1%, this condition remains largely undiagnosed, leading to prolonged suffering for many individuals. In this blog, we will delve into the lesser-known aspects of celiac disease, …
We recently travelled to Grand Sunset Princess Resort & Spa in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico, and conducted our first resort review as part of our Allergen-Free Recognition Program for Hotels and Holiday Resort Destinations. The goal of the Gluten-Free Food Program, is to not only provide a recommendation based on …
If you have celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, you’re likely already aware of the common sources of gluten, such as bread, pasta, and cereal. However, there are some less obvious sources of gluten that you may not have considered. In this blog post, we’ll explore some surprising sources of gluten …
Welcome to Gluten-Free Finder’s first travel blog! Author: Lisa Triggs, Media Director, Gluten-Free Food Program My husband and I recently visited the beautiful island of Barbados. My husband was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2011, so travelling gluten-free is something that we have been doing for a while. We have …
What is gluten? Gluten is a protein found in the wheat, rye, barley and triticale (a cross between rye and barley). It works as a binding agent in the manufacturing of processed foods to give the food shape. As an ingredient gluten has two sub-proteins – glutenin and gliadin, which …
GFFP Featured Brand for November 2022 There is nothing but gluten-free goodness coming from Viddie’s Bakery! Located in Billings, Montana, Viddie’s has taken gluten-free flour to the next level! Manufactured in a dedicated gluten and dairy-free facility, they stand by their products 100%. They have created flour blends and mixes …
Helpful Tips to Ensure that your Celiac Child has a Full and Safe Learning Experience at School Navigating celiac disease is hard enough as an adult, but, for school aged children, it can be a scary experieince to go to school and have to worry about contamination each and every …