Gluten Free News

At  Boston Children's Hospital's Needham campus , health education is happening in an unexpected place - the kitchen. When children are diagnosed with Celiac or other conditions that require dietary modification, the are "prescribed" these classes. What looks at first like a cooking class, is actually a doctor's appointment designed to help children and families build real-life skills around...

Beyond Celiac is happy to announce their series of Celiac Disease Awareness Baseball Games this Celiac Awareness Month in May. To support our community,  each team will donate a portion of proceeds to Beyond Celiac when you purchase tickets through our link . With your support, we can continue to support their good work to care for patients today and find a Celiac cure for tomorrow. Here...

If you're filling Easter baskets this year, here's a list of safe gluten free candy to keep all of your recipients safe and happy: https://gfjules.com/gluten-free-easter-candy-list/ As always, please check labels and contact the manufacturer if you have any questions about a product. I would love to hear from you! Leave your messages for Andrea at contact@baltimoreglutenfree.com and check out www....

hared Facilities: manufacturing facilities that produce both gluten containing and gluten free products are not necessarily a red flag. Facilities can be as large as football fields. Shared equipment, on the other hand, needs further investigation with the manufacturer if an individual decides it's worth pursuing. A call to the manufacturer can give more info about how the equipment is cleaned in...

On the latest Celiac Project Podcast: Grab your pens and your gluten-free snacks! Today, Mike and Cam are filling out the first-ever Sour 16 Bracket. They're ranking the most annoying, inconvenient, and downright difficult parts of living with Celiac disease to find the "Most Sour" winner of them all. From travel hurdles to the mystery of the "May Contain" label, we’re covering it all with plenty...

Lentils are a product at high risk for cross contact. But there's good news: Avena Foods is working on Purity Protocol lentils in addition to their purity protocol oats! I would love to hear from you! Leave your messages for Andrea at contact@baltimoreglutenfree.com and check out www.baltimoreglutenfree.com Instagram Facebook Gluten Free College 101 Website: www.glutenfreecollege.com Facebook: htt...

Tired of the 'I don't know, what do you want or where do you want to go?' cycle? New research shows that when you speak up about where you want to eat you aren't being difficult; you're actually saving the group from decision fatigue. Tune in to hear why taking the lead for eating out is the ultimate act of kindness and can help get safe and good meals! I would love to hear from you! Leave your me...

On the latest Celiac Project Podcast: Join Mike and Cam as they recap an epic four-night "travelogue" exploring college campuses through the eyes of two Celiac travelers. Mike’s daughter, Jessica, is officially an admitted student to a number of schools, and the search is on to find the perfect fit—both academically and in the dining hall! From "head-exploding" fish and chips at Fretboard Brewing...

t’s March, the month that makes me think spring and St. Patrick’s Day ! My favorite St. Patrick’s Day food is Irish Soda Bread. GF Jules has a gluten free version - it’s delicious. If you order her all-purpose flour from this link , a portion of the sale goes to support Baltimore Gluten Free’s work - with no added cost to you. Recipe: https://gfjules.com/recipes/gluten-free-irish-soda-bread-recipe...

Big news in the public health world this week. The Celiac Disease Foundation just released a paper outlining recommended supports for students with Celiac in college. All of their recommendations align exactly with what I’ve been teaching my families for years. One exception: I do recommend requesting priority class registration. Seeing these requirements in black and white, backed by professional...

Gluten-Free Cook-Along: Shepherd’s Pie and Irish Cream Brownies Event:   Gluten-Free Cook-Along: Shepherd’s Pie and Irish Cream Brownies . Date/Time:  March 12, 2026, at 6:00 PM EDT. Hosts:  Shay Ryan Zimmerman (Editor-in-Chief of  Gluten Free and More ) and Katie Rich (retired professional baker). Registration:  Attendees receive recipes and ingredient lists after signing...

My family is going to Italy! We are so excited, this is a trip we’ve been talking about for years. As soon the opportunity presented itself, I knew exactly who to call: Catalin Varela. I had the pleasure of meeting Catalin a few years ago. As a young woman living in Italy, she shared her experiences on her social media and website, Celiac in Italy . She started teaching pasta making classes virtua...

On today's Celiac Project Podcast: In this Winter News & Notes episode of The Celiac Project Podcast, Mike and Cam share powerful listener updates and real life celiac journeys. From insurance battles and refractory celiac disease to mental health, OCD, and navigating college gluten free, this episode highlights both the challenges and the progress happening in the community. They also discuss...

Dating With Celiac Disease Can Provoke Anxiety, Risky Eating Most people living with celiac disease feel it significantly affects their romantic lives, according to the results of a online survey out of the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, in New York City. Read the full article here: https://www.gastroendonews.com/In-the-News/Article/10-21/Dating-With-Celiac-Dis...

Circulating around Facebook: clinicians recommending omitting gluten. Fallacy: It's never recommended to try a gluten free diet before getting tested for Celiac. If a physician recommends it, please ask to get tested for Celiac Disease first. I would love to hear from you! Leave your messages for Andrea at contact@baltimoreglutenfree.com and check out www.baltimoreglutenfree.com Instagram Facebook...

Important Warning about Popular Food Allergy Candy Brand Yum Earth Yum Earth is a company that's positioned themselves as a top nine, allergy-free candy company. They offer organic candies, dye-free, top 9 allergen -free candies (the top 9 allergens are wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, egg, milk, sesame, fish, and shellfish). Yum Earth has just changed their packaging to note that wheat is used in...

There has been a lot of scary messaging around seeds oils recently. Find out the facts and let me know if there are any other health topics you would like discussed. I would love to hear from you! Leave your messages for Andrea at contact@baltimoreglutenfree.com and check out www.baltimoreglutenfree.com Instagram Facebook Gluten Free College 101 Website: www.glutenfreecollege.com Facebook: http://...

It's just a few weeks a way so why not get ready for Mardi Gras with some delicious gf beignets! GF Jules shares the recipe she perfected. She gets rave reviews from discerning critics: https://gfjules.com/recipes/beignets/ I would love to hear from you! Leave your messages for Andrea at contact@baltimoreglutenfree.com and check out www.baltimoreglutenfree.com Instagram Facebook Gluten Free Colleg...

It's Facebook Fallacy Friday! Fallacy: Wheat-based bread in Europe is safe for those with Celiac or Gluten Sensitivity to eat. Hear more about how I think this myth started. To be clear, any non-gluten free bread in Europe is not safe to consume in Europe, the United States or elsewhere! Have a Fallacy you want me to talk about? Please send to contact@baltimoreglutenfree.com I would love to hear f...

On the latest episode of the Celiac Project Podcast: Mike and Cam are joined by Anne Moon and Dr. Annemarie Rompca from the Seattle Children’s Celiac Disease Program, to discuss how comprehensive, community-focused care can help kids and families thrive after a celiac diagnosis. They cover early challenges, mental health support, youth mentorship, community outreach with restaurants, and the futur...

Happy Valentine's Day! Need some ideas for gluten free candy for Valentine's Day? Here's a good round up from GF Jules ! I would love to hear from you! Leave your messages for Andrea at contact@baltimoreglutenfree.com and check out www.baltimoreglutenfree.com Instagram Facebook Gluten Free College 101 Website: www.glutenfreecollege.com Facebook: http://www. Facebook.com/Glutenfreecollege Hosted on...

Who's ready for some football? Here's a collection of appetizers and snacks, including a recipe for my family's favorite dip. GF Jules has tons of recipes on her site for party food: https://gfjules.com/recipes/gluten-free-party-recipes/ What are your favorite Super Bowl foods? Please share at contact@baltimoreglutenfree.com I would love to hear from you! Leave your messages for Andrea at contact@...

Celiac Disease, Food Allergies, and Intolerances: Key Differences and Dining Out Strategies February 17th at 7:00 pm ET Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_CSjjBWutRnGQPwLOwQI_Yw?mc_cid=4a34f3a5f5&mc_eid=5a62c1a313#/registration -------------------------------------------- Uncovering the Base of the Celiac Iceberg: From Case Finding to Universal Screening March 18th...

Fallacy: Wheat-based sourdough bread is not safe for someone with Celiac or Gluten Sensitivity to eat. There is nothing about the fermenting process that "neutralizes" the gluten. Gluten Free Watchdog tested 3 wheat-based sourdoughs and they were all found to have significant ppm levels of gluten. Read more here:  https://www.glutenfreewatchdog.org/news/sourdough-wheat-bread-is-not-safe-for-f...

In the latest episode of The Celiac Project Podcast, Mike checks in on Cam to see how his return to college life at the University of Illinois Chicago is going. Cam shares the realities of living in a dorm, navigating a required meal plan with celiac disease, and advocating for safe gluten-free food on campus. Cam shares what’s working, where systems fall short, and the challenges of getting glute...