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Products used at dental appointments: tooth pastes, filling material and more, need to be checked for gluten status. It's important to ask at every appointment too, as products and manufacturers can change. Don't forget to ask orthodontists these questions as well! I would love to hear from you! Leave your messages for Andrea at contact@baltimoreglutenfree.com and check out www.baltimoreglutenfree...

On today's Celiac Project Podcast: Summer travel is in full swing so Mike and Cam share a couple of exciting recent trips! While Cam ventures back to Sin City, Las Vegas and is mostly on a good roll, he shares a cautionary moment where things go a little off the rails. Mike's latest adventure with his family takes him to Milwaukee for Lakefront Brewing's incredible Maifest celebration. It's a glut...

The Philadelphia Gluten Free Expo, hosted by Wicked Gluten Free, is being held on September 14th from 10-4pm. They'll be hundreds of vendors, free samples and items for purchase, demos, food trucks and more! I'll be presenting at 12pm on The Five Common Mistakes on Finding a College for Your Gluten Free Student, and How to Avoid Them. Tickets are on sale now, hope to see you there: https://store.w...

If you're vegan or vegetarian the most important thing is to make sure you get all the nutrients you need. As long as the diet is well planned and varied, it can meet nutritional needs. According to Registered Dietician Katarina Mollo, the main nutrients of concern with these diets are: •vitamin B12 •vitamin D •omega-3 fatty acids •calcium •iron •zinc (2) Main nutrients of concern with GF diets: •...

Facebook Fallacy Friday: a statement that a restaurant did not make a diner sick with their gluten free menu item is not enough to make an informed decision. Statements like "I ate there with no problem" need to be qualified with more information about protocol, knowledge, etc. I would love to hear from you! Leave your messages for Andrea at contact@baltimoreglutenfree.com and check out www.baltim...

On this week's Celiac Project Podcast, Mike and Cam are excited to welcome fashion designer, Richa Ranawat, all the way from India. Richa shares her incredible story of immense suffering all while desperate to find answers before finally being diagnosed with celiac disease. Along the way, she was diagnosed with other auto-immune conditions and allergies. After seeing 35 doctors and struggling with...

A few weeks ago, a group called Moms Across America (MAA) published a report that some popular gluten-free packaged foods contained high levels of glyphosate. Also in the report was a separate claim that a few certified gluten-free packaged foods also contained levels of gluten higher than 20 parts per million (ppm), the upper limit of the amount of gluten for a product to be considered gluten fre...

Southwest Airlines has begun serving a new snack on trips longer than 175 miles: pretzels that are free of top allergens and non-go BUT still contain gluten. 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. Fac...

Simple dishes have always been jam but even more so lately. This Key Lime Dip is the perfect cool ending to a meal or whenever you want something sweet. Bonus: It’s made with greek yogurt so it could count as breakfast 👍🏻 Recipe: mix 1/2 cup of lime juice with a 32 oz container of plain greek yogurt and 7 oz. (1/2 can) of sweetened condensed milk. Chill for at least 2 hours. Serve with graham cr...

If a restaurant posts their menu items are gluten free, there is a Federal Rule that they must be gluten free (meaning safe for the consumer to eat). Have you come across menus that state items are gluten free but not safe for those with Celiac? Please share your experiences at contact@baltimoreglutenfree.com I would love to hear from you! Leave your messages for Andrea at contact@baltimoreglutenf...

On today's Celiac Project Podcast: Mike and Cam both embarked on recent trips to Michigan at the same time, and they both share some interesting gluten free dining experiences. Cam finds confusion with some store bought cheese with a troubling label. Meanwhile Mike brings the family to visit a couple of college campuses, and is blown away by the gluten free and allergen free offerings at one of th...

Product warning: Market District Cereal Bowl Ice Cream Sundae distributed by Giant Eagle. This product carries a gluten-free claim yet malt is listed as a sub-ingredient of the corn flake crumbs. Gluten Free Watchdog has contacted the manufacturer. Listen to what the FDA says about malt. Info from GF Watchdog: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/jH5i9tQCZxsp5GWW/ I would love to hear from you! Leave...

Paper straws are popular as we become more focused on sustainability. Podcast listener Stacy Wilz wondered if they're safe after seeing the question in a Facebook group. Gluten Free Watchdog has tested paper straws in the past and has stated: “there is no evidence that paper straws contain wheat starch.” Obviously, there are straws to avoid: •Straws made from wheat or rye straw (these are the...

On the latest Celiac Project Podcast, Mike and Cam have their pressing questions answered by Dr. Benjamin Lebwohl and Dr. Alessio Fasano! Plus, GI psychologist, Dr. Elyse Bedell, also shares great information on dealing with the psychological and social effects of celiac, and some tips to help you navigate emotions when times get tough. Here's a link to the full episode: https://celiacprojectpodca...

In a few nights, on Thursday June 13th, I’ll be celebrating the tremendous work of Beyond Celiac in Philadelphia. Can you join me? Or support from afar? Special honorees include: The Snider Foundation the Today Show’s Dylan Dreyer, and Dan Leffler, MD, MS, AGAF . To purchase tickets or support the honorees, please visit beyondceliac.org/evening . I would love to hear from you! Leave your messages...

The Hotel Fenice in Milan, Italy is the first 100% gluten free hotel in Romagna. Every meal they serve is gluten free, including special theme nights! Check out this special place here: https://hotelfenicemilanomarittima.it 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...

What food is permissible to carry on to a flight? Listen for all the details! Double-check that the food item that you want to fly with isn’t in the TSA list of prohibited items. If still in doubt, try the “ What Can I Bring? ” feature on the MyTSA app and website, or snap a photo of the item and send your question directly to the TSA via Twitter (@AskTSA),  Facebook Messenger , Apple Busines...

The Gluten Intolerance Group’s Gluten-free Certification Organization (GFCO) has made the decision to withdraw certification from Best Express Foods, Inc., the umbrella company to Universal Bakery (BEF/Universal Baking), and the producer of “Aussie Bites” and other products. This decision comes after a thorough investigation in the U.S. and Canada of BEF/Universal Baking’s “Aussie Bites” following...

Today on the Celiac Project Podcast: They did it, it's Show 400! They decided to make it a special Celiac Awareness Party and have incredible surprise guests checking in. So many guests that 400 is the first of a 2 part show. Mike and Cam also reminisce and have a toast with a twist on an old favorite. Don't miss this special show! Listen here: https://celiacprojectpodcast.libsyn.com I would love...

Beyond Celiac's May Virtual Town Hall You Are Not Alone: Managing the Psychosocial Burden of Celiac Disease Many with celiac disease often report feeling isolated, awkward, and disheartened as they navigate the world on a gluten-free diet. There are tools you can use to maneuver the social landscape and cope with the burden of a chronic illness. Guest Dr. Anava Wren, a Pediatric Celiac Psychologis...

Check out this list from Allergic Living of the Best Allergen Free sunscreens for 2024: https://www.allergicliving.com/2024/05/23/allergic-livings-2024-top-allergy-friendly-sunscreens-list/ 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.glutenfreecolle...

A recently published study showed that when people speak up about when someone asks "Where should we eat?" they are more likable. Find out why this is a win-win for us! 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...

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Emergency product warning for Best Express Foods Organic Aussie Bites. From Gluten Free Watchdog: Last week Gluten Free Watchdog tested Aussie Bites. They tested well above 20 parts per million of gluten. The best by date for the product tested by Gluten Free Watchdog is 6/16/24. We alerted both GFCO (the certifying organization) and the manufacturer. Today, GFCO issued a safety alert for this pro...

On today's Celiac Project Podcast: Mike and Cam are so excited to welcome Doctor Alessio Fasano. Dr. Fasano has a lot of optimism about the future of celiac treatment and diagnosis. In this special Celiac Awareness Month episode, Dr. Fasano shares his reflections from the past 10 years on celiac disease, and sheds light on what types of treatments to manage the disease will be realistic in the nea...