Gluten Free News

This Thanksgiving - and every day - I'm thankful for you. Thank you for being part of the Gluten Free News community, I'm so thankful you're here! 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/G...

There are many ways to celebrate Thanksgiving in the US. Some are pretty surprising, especially Maryland's regional dish! 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 o...

There are just six cosponsors to go on the Gluten in Medicine Act of 2019! Please take 5 minutes to write your Representative if they aren’t one 44 who sponsored already. Find out who has sponsored and if your Rep. is one of them: https://www.beyondceliac.org/celiac-news/the-gluten-in-medicine-disclosure-act-of-2019/ Thank you to everyone who has reached out with feedback and episode suggestions f...

The  University of North Texas  has transformed the dining hall at West Hall into one of the nation’s few allergen-free dining experiences on a college campus.  Kitchen West  is an all-you-care-to-eat collegiate dining hall and the first in Texas. The dining hall completely free of the Top 8 food allergens, which are milk, eggs, fish, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, soy and shellfis...

Facebook Fallacy Friday - Bananas are gluten free, unbelievably there was some info to the contrary on Facebook. Cheerios are not gluten free/considered celiac safe. More info here: https://www.glutenfreewatchdog.org/news/updated-testing-protocol-from-general-mills-for-labeled-gluten-free-cheerios/ GIVEAEAY:  Gluten Free Food Markers . The stylish word bubbles are a perfect way to keep everyo...

Master Chef Jr. winner Che Spiotta recently demonstrated his baking skill on the Stephen Colbert Show. Che won this season of the series and has Celiac Disease. More amazing then his win was the fact that he couldn't taste many of his dishes! For the Colbert Show, he made a gluten free Olive Oil Cake and shares the recipe here: https://www.instagram.com/p/B4scQNdFXTE/?igshid=1wjxcoyjt841d You can...

GIVEAWAY! If I had a Favorite Things List - like Oprah Winfrey - this company's products would be on it! Words with Boards makes beautiful one-of-a-kind custom cutting boards and other products are hand-made by a talented team of artisans in Baltimore. Bonus: they have a Gluten Free line that beautifully differentiates gluten free food at a party or gathering. Shared kitchen? There's no question w...

If you're visiting Washington, DC, you're in luck. Dedicated - 100% gluten free - options - are getting more plentiful all the time. The newest addition: The Little Beet Table  (5471 Wisconsin Ave, Chevy Chase (240) 283-0603). This is a full-service, sit-down restaurant serving healthful dishes and vegetable-forward cocktails with locally-sourced ingredients. The lunch and dinner me...

What's your story? I'm so proud of our Cel - Kids member Natalie D. for openly sharing her daughter Gracie’s Celiac story at  Beyond Celiac ’s Research Summit on Friday.  Helping researchers, physicians, and the public see the many presentations - and their effect on people’s lives - is so important. Tune in to watch all the great info shared, including current research and future direct...

Facebook Fallacy: there's no need for a 504 plan for your child with Celiac Disease if they attend a private school. Find out why this is false! Resources for 504 support: Celiac Center at Children's National Sample letters to school, daycares and sample 504 plan (GIG)   Back to School Toolkit (Beyond Celiac) Back to School Toolkit Webinars (Beyond Celiac) ⚠️ RECALL: Undeclared Wheat and...

GF Jules’ popular  Gluten Free Thanksgiving   ebook has been updated again this year and is now better than ever. This resource contains: 31 loved-by-all gluten free Thanksgiving recipes, substitution guides, timelines, checklists & so much more! Everything you need to know, whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving at your home or attending as a gluten free guest. New this year: 8 ad...

Using the gluten free diet as a punchline in media is unfortunately nothing new. Now Walmart has joined the ranks of companies making the decision to use the diet as a joke. While I appreciate that they carry gluten free food but their ‘Holidays: Hosting’ spot is lazy + uncreative. Why make fun of people who can’t eat gluten for health reasons?  The son’s internal eye roll that his Mom is “of...

What makes a good gluten free expo like the  Central PA Gluten Free Expo ?  ✅ Safe gluten free vendors that offer products made with love for the community like  GF Jules ,  Grandma's gone Gluten Free ,  B.C. Brewery  and Made with Love not Gluten Bakery . ✅ Rarely-found items like Funnel Cake and Corn Dogs from  Archer's Gluten Free Cafe ! ✅ Di...

Facebook Fallacy Friday: Is Chapstick brand lip balm gluten free? The personal experiences of others on Facebook aren't enough when choosing a safe lip balm. When you follow a gluten free diet, you need to use gluten free lip balm. But this can prove challenging since many of the most common lip balm brands are not gluten-free. Others don't use gluten ingredients but could be subject to&...

In 1998, Bob and Ruth Levy began their Gluten-free Getaway adventures. Since then, they've been joined by thousands on a gluten free diet, their family and friends and have traveled all over the USA and the world gluten free. Hear more about how they ensure safe, scrumptious dining and where they're headed next! Bob and Ruth's Gluten Free Dining and Travel I would love to hear from you! Leave your...

Doritos are often the subject of debate when it comes to their gluten free status. So - are they gluten free? Yes and No. Listen for more! 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/Glutenfre...

Cold weather and soup are synonymous in my mind. Nothing is more comforting then a warming bowl of goodness – except one that’s easy to prepare, nutritious and versatile. This Butternut Squash recipe is it. Make it vegan by using vegetable stock and now it’s a plant-based powerhouse. This Butternut Squash soup has a mousse-like consistency that almost addicting. To add even more staying power, I s...

Jen Fitzpatrick is a gluten free travel writer who travels the world with Celiac Disease. Jen attended the Great Boston Gluten Free Expo last weekend and shares her favorites from the Expo and some other great takeaways. Follow along with Jen's adventures on Instragram or her website . The next Greater Boston Expo will be held 4/26/20. Save the date! I would love to hear from you! Leave your messa...

Are Flu Shots safe if you have Celiac Disease? Find out the facts on today's Gluten Free News. 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/priv...

Happy Halloween! If you have kids with celiac disease or food allergies, Halloween can provide some sticky situations around candy. Donna DeCosta, MD helps with strategies for before, during and after treat or treating . Donna DeCosta is an MD and the mother of two sons with life-threatening food allergies, she's also a physician, author, support group leader, food allergy advocate and the founder...

Boston University is certifying 2 of it's dedicated gluten free dining halls and 1 gluten free verified dining outlets on campus! Certification is happening through the Gluten Free Food Program. Colleges can implement safe dining through a variety of strategies, listen for my take on a recent UniversityBusiness.com article. I would love to hear from you! Leave your messages for Andrea at contact@b...

Dunkin Donuts has released a full list of their non-gluten containing offerings. The list is mostly beverages but does have two food items as well. Stay tuned for more info on handling and prep of these items. See the full list here: https://www.livestrong.com/article/13721847-dunkin-donuts-gluten-free/ I would love to hear from you! Leave your messages for Andrea at contact@baltimoreglutenfree.co...

Since being introduced by Rep. Tim Ryan, H.R. 2074, the Gluten in Medicine Disclosure Act of 2019, has gained 42 cosponsors, only 8 shy of Rep. Ryan's original goal! Please call, write, or email your reps today! Find your local Representative here: https://www.beyondceliac.org/celiac-news/the-gluten-in-medicine-disclosure-act-of-2019/ I’ve got 2 VIP Tickets to the Central PA Gluten Free Expo on 11...

Facebook Fallacy: Just limiting gluten vs. omitting is fine. 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.

New research has found lower bone density in adults who are likely to have undiagnosed celiac disease, despite this group consuming more calcium and phosphorous than the control group. If you have Celiac Disease, it's recommended that you have a DEXA scan to test bone health. Read more about annual testing here: https://baltimoreglutenfree.com/5-facts-a-celiac-doctor-wants-you-to-know/ I would lov...