Navigating A Celiac Safe Thanksgiving and Halloween

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.

Exploring the Link Between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Celiac Disease

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.

Gluten-Related Conditions: Dermatitis Herpetiformis

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 …

A Promising Gluten-Free Haven, but Cravings Left Us Wanting More – 7/10!

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 …

Understanding Gluten

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 …

Next Level Gluten-Free Flour

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 …