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Recently published research reveals that after ingesting gluten brain fog occurred in 89% of those with celiac disease and in 95% of those with non-celiac gluten sensitivity. This supports anecdotal evidence from our community. Study participants most often described brain fog as difficulty concentrating, forgetfulness, and grogginess. Read the full study here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3404...

In the exciting conclusion of Cam's 2 part Colorado snowboarding adventure on the Celiac Project Podcast, Mike and Cam try another delicious Holidaily Brewing offering, this time a fantastic stout! Cam also discusses some celiac related challenges that he faced on and around his trip. He also shares some "edge of your seat" moments that came at 12,000 feet as Cam battled back from some scary momen...

Registration is now open for the Gluten Free College 101 Online Course! No matter where you are in the college process, this course can save you time and stress and help you feel confident. More info: https://andrea-tucker.mykajabi.com/pl/259187 I'm keeping the group small for the summer so you'll get lots of personalized attention! The start date is June 21st; let’s kick off the first day of summ...

Fast food chain Taco Bell lists its seasoned beef as not containing gluten. It does, however, contain oats and Gluten Free Watchdog has reached out to see if the oats are gluten free. She has yet to get a response from them. On June 17th, from 5:30 - 6:30 pm EST. Erin Smith ( Gluten-Free Globetrotter) will share her top tips for traveling gluten-free this summer. From summer house rentals to flyin...

Allergic Living magazine has put together it's list of the top allergen free sunscreens that are gluten free too. You can find the whole list here; https://www.allergicliving.com/2021/06/02/allergic-livings-2021-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 F...

Cam and a close friend recently took a road trip to Colorado to hit the slopes and to sample some of the finest gluten free beers, courtesy of Holidaily Brewing. In part 1 Cam recounts his gluten free food packing strategy, we sample a few beers and hear about some of the challenges from both a food and weather perspective that comes with a road trip like this. Listen to the full episode here: htt...

Do you know the hidden sources of gluten in a dental appointment? Listen to make sure your next visit is safe. 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 Acast. Se...

There are food ingredients that can confuse even people who have been gluten free for a while. Listen to make sure you know them and can avoid them. 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...

As Celiac Awareness Month winds down, Mike and Cam from the Celiac Project podcast reflect on some of their specific takeaways. They also discuss ways they believe that we as a community can amplify and focus our efforts to make celiac awareness resonate on a larger level and create ways to provide more support for those in need. Listen to the full episode here: https://celiacprojectpodcast.libsyn...

Parent Michal Babay watched her daughter with Celiac suffer with Celiac symptoms that didn't fully resolve with the gluten free diet. Thankfully her family got Chewy, a gluten sniffing dog. Chewy not only turned their lives around but he inspired Michal's book: "I'm a Gluten Sniffing Dog." You can win a copy of this book, head to Baltimore Gluten Free on Instagram to enter: www.instagram.com/balti...

A young boy named Jax wrote a letter to newscaster David Muir, asking he bring attention to Celiac. Across the country, other children with celiac disease spoke up about their experience during Celiac Disease Awareness Month and made World News Tonight. Watch the news clip here: https://news.yahoo.com/little-boy-celiac-disease-shares-175205224.html Follow Jax and his Mom on Instagram. and his Dad'...

Maltodextrin can be made from wheat starch, but most commonly it's made from cornstarch. It's considered gluten-free regardless of starch source. Wheat starch and wheat starch hydrolysates may be included in foods labeled gluten-free provided that use of the ingredient does not cause the food product to contain a level of gluten at or above 20 ppm. Products certified gluten free that contain malto...

Here's my favorite Infographic and it's perfect for sharing. You may be the reason someone gets diagnosed or helps connect the dots! 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/Glutenfreecolle...

Many Americans have been struggling financially, trying to figure out a way to get food on the table. It's even more challenging for people who need to be on a gluten free diet and can't find safe food at their local pantry. Mend Hunger is there to lend a hand with "Pantry Direct," a program shipping safe gluten free food boxes nationally! Mike and Cam sit down with the founders and talk about how...

There is a lot of work and research necessary to get the real picture of how well a college can accommodate our gluten-free kids. To offer advice, I'll be joining the Kogan Celia Center in Livingston, NJ. on Thursday, May 20th at 6 pm EST for a presentation discing what you need to know to avoid common mistakes . This virtual group, led by Michelle Pasia, MPH, RDN, Program Coordinator of The...

Wheat starch in gluten free products seems like an oxymoron. But there are a few gluten free products on the market that contain this striped down, highly processed form of wheat. The new DiGiorno pizza is made with wheat starch and it has the gluten free community confused as to whether or not it's safe to eat. Hear what GF Watchdog has to say on the topic. Would you eat products containing wheat...

Just in time for your weekend shopping, here are 2 products to keep your eyes open for from Ben and Jerry's and Feel Good Foods. 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 H...

Claire Baker, Senior Communications Director of Beyond Celiac, joins Mike and Cam to talk about some great initiatives going on at Beyond Celiac, including "Raise Your Voice" and their work toward identifying celiac disease in underserved communities, helping to support and diagnose people who might otherwise be left without answers. Listen to the full episode here: https://celiacprojectpodcast.li...

Understanding gluten free labels on products should be easy. But's it isn't always. If a product says gluten free on it, is it really safe? What about if it's certified? Shopping for safe gluten free products should have gotten easier after the  FDA’s gluten free food labeling rule became final in 2014, but as Jules Shepard shares, it isn't always straightforward. See all the certification lo...

Imagine a gluten free wedding, where everything is safe to eat and the setting is beautiful. No need to imagine, The Inn Berlin in Berlin, MD checks both of those boxes. The Inn Berlin is able to host private events like weddings, all while being celiac-safe. They have different wedding packages that can be completely customized to the taste of the wedding party, and are able to host outdoor tente...

Happy Mother's Day with an annual tribute! 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 Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May is Celiac Awareness Month, so Mike and Cam kick it off once again with their annual "Celiac State of the Union" podcast. Hear Mike and Cam's personal list of 5 things that they think have improved in the arena of celiac awareness, and 5 things that they both think need some work. Most importantly, Mike and Cam hope that this year, celiac awareness month will lead to some important improvements...

Amy Burkhart, MD RD shares six important reasons to get a celiac disease test before putting yourself or your child on a gluten-free diet. As she states so well: "The test is simple and inexpensive. The cost of not testing is much greater." You can read the full article here: https://theceliacmd.com/six-reasons-to-test-for-celiac-disease-before-starting-a-gluten-free-diet/ I would love to hear fro...

May is Celiac Awareness Month and we're kicking it off by sharing the 1 thing a Celiac Doctor wants you to do annually. Do you do this if you have Celiac? Read the full article here: https://baltimoreglutenfree.com/5-facts-a-celiac-doctor-wants-you-to-know/ I would love to hear from you! Leave your messages for Andrea at contact@baltimoreglutenfree.com and check out www.baltimoreglutenfree.com Ins...

There are lots of new gluten free products on the market, from brands you'll definitely recognize! Let me know if you've tried any of them! 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/Glutenfr...