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Natural Products Expo East is kicking off in Baltimore this week. Follow me at Baltimore Gluten Free on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter as I share the best in food and beverage and supplement and beauty products from the show! 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 Co...

Galaxy's Edge, Disney's newest Star Wars - themed land is not open in Disney World and Disneyland. As with all Disney eateries there are gluten free options in the land to keep you fueled via their Allergy Menu at Docking Bay 7. If you're interested in visiting Disney World, don't miss my best tips for saving money to make a trip a reality! Read more here: https://baltimoreglutenfree.com/my-best-m...

New Seasonal Products with flavors like pumpkin and maple syrup are hitting the shelves. Stay tuned for reviews and check back for my favorites from Natural Products Expo ! 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:...

Eating Disorders may trigger for autoimmune diseases: Celiac and Crohns. Previous studies have examined the link between Celiac and subsequent diagnoses of eating disorders. This study showed a correlation between an existing Eating Disorder diagnosis and subsequent activation of Celiac Disease. Read more here: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/jcpp.12958 Udi's Recall Info: https://w...

There are Influencers in the Gluten Free Community that do not have the community's best interests at heart. I give an example of one such influencer in 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 Face...

College prep for a gluten free students requires more then just rolling up on move-in day and settling in. The process of transitioning safely should begin well in advance - at the time High School students begin visiting schools. There is one office that often gets overlooked but is critical for gluten free and celiac students: The Office of Disability Support. This office serves as the internal...

If you have a celiac child attending school this year, do you have a 504 plan in place? A 504 plan is the only legally enforceable way to ensure GF accommodations. The Celiac Disease Program at Children's National Medical Center is here to help with their free webinar on 504 Planning. You can download the Back to School video on our Celiac and Gluten-Free Channel here.  https://www.gotostage....

The Celiac Disease Program at Children’s National Health System hosts the Washington DC Gluten-Free Expo & Education Day. With nearly 2,000 attendees, this annual event brings the best of the gluten-free industry to Washington DC. The event features an exhibit hall with 60+ gluten-free food manufacturers and restaurants, a cooking stage with interactive demos and a full day of educational sess...

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 Gluten Free College 101 Website: www.glutenfreecollege.com Facebook:...

Preparing a gluten free child for a successful school year mean more then buying school supplies and clothes. Getting a plan in place -with accommodations - can help not only your child but teachers, staff and administration. Here are some resources to help: https://baltimoreglutenfree.com/advocacy/ https://childrensnational.org/departments/celiac-disease-program/resources-for-families I would lov...

The  Generation GF Teen Summit  is back in Orlando, FL in 2020. The site will be the Hilton Disney Springs from June 24th to June 27th. Generation GF Teen Summit provides the platform and resources for gluten free teens and young adults to discuss topics that are relevant to them, as they go through the every day challenges of being a teenager following a restricted diet. More info...

The popular Brazilian Cheese Bread brand Brazi Bites has a new Cinnamon Churro flavor. You can see my video review here: https://www.facebook.com/Baltimoreglutenfree/videos/429071264622195/ Have you tried them? Let me know what YOU think! I would love to hear from you! Leave your messages for Andrea at contact@baltimoreglutenfree.com and check out www.baltimoreglutenfree.com Instagram Facebook Glu...

♦️Do you have Celiac Disease? ♦️Are you the 1st degree relative (parent, sibling, child, aunt/uncle or cousin) of someone who does? BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front): This study calls for screening of ALL first-degree relatives of patients — not just those who show symptoms. In this study, 44% of screened first-degree relatives had celiac disease. Of those patients, 94% had symptoms that were NOT classi...

There's an app that's worth adding to your collection: Celiac Disease and Gluten-Free Diet Digital Resource Center. This comprehensive app has more functionality than you could imagine: resources, forums, recipes and so much more! Download it here: http://app.buildfire.com/api/promoProxy/9c02bfe1-2510-11e7-a88b-067ad0e445f5/ I would love to hear from you! Leave your messages for Andrea at contact@...

A recent article in  Allergic Living  magazine cleared up 10 confusing ingredients that can stump even the most seasoned gluten free consumer. Part 3 of the series looks at Spelt, Flavorings and Gluten Free Beer. 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...

A recent article in  Allergic Living  magazine cleared up 10 confusing ingredients that can stump even the most seasoned gluten free consumer. Part 2 of the series looks at Spices and Seasonings and Vinegar. 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...

A recent article in Allergic Living magazine cleared up 10 confusing ingredients that can stump even the most seasoned gluten free consumer. Part 1 of the series looks at Wheat Starch and Maltodextrin. 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.glu...

May Contain Statements on product labels are voluntary statements from manufactures. It can mean that the food was produced in the same facility as allergens. Further investigation may be necessary before consuming but certified products by GFCO must test below 20 ppm. Allergens must be declared in "Contains" statements. Gluten Free Watchdog has published her first report on restaurant food. This...

Explaining Celiac Disease to a child - or an adult - can be challenging. Describing how one crumb of gluten can activate the auto immune response, causing villi in the small internist to blunt and malabsorption of nutrients can result can confuse and many. Even as a Health Educator, I've found it challenging to explain the autoimmune disease component of Celiac, especially to kids. Another point t...

Call to Action: Gluten in Medicine Disclosure Act of 2019 Update: there are now 31 Co-Sponsors but more is better! On April 3, 2019, Representative Tim Ryan [D-OH] introduced H.R. 2074, the Gluten in Medicine Disclosure Act of 2019 to the congressional floor. If passed, the bill would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require gluten be labeled in all medications. PLE...

Michigan State University now has a cafeteria that serves meals free from the top 8 allergens, gluten and sesame.  Read the full review from Margaret Clegg, aka MI Gluten Free Gir l. Her review includes the BEST version of something that she's ever eaten. Strong praise for a school cafateria! Thank you Michigan State University for accommodating food allergy and gluten free students so safely...

The Freston Conference hosts a multidisciplinary audience of clinicians and allied health professionals interested in the management and treatment of GI sensitivities and disorders through nutrition. Erica Dermer, aka Celiac and the Beast , attended as a patient advocate and provided excellent coverage through her tweets and posts. Follow Erica on social media ( Twitter and Instagram ) to read mor...

A prospective new blood test would require patients to only eat one small meal of gluten in the hours before a sample is taken, instead of the current method requiring weeks of daily gluten consumption. The current testing requires people to be consuming gluten daily for at least 8-10 weeks. Read more here: https://newatlas.com/celiac-blood-test-diagnosis-single-gluten-meal/60949/ Wondering w...

Dollywood in Pigeon Forge is a hidden gem of gluten free vacations. Stay turned for more details about our celiac friendly, gluten free dining in the park as well as all the great things to do in both Dollywood and their waterpark Splash Country! I would love to hear from you! Leave your messages for Andrea at contact@baltimoreglutenfree.com and check out www.baltimoreglutenfree.com Instagram Face...

Mid-Atlantic based convenience store WaWa is piloting a gluten free breakfast sandwich and hoagie. For 2 months, these sandwiches will be offered in Philadelphia-area WaWa stores. The sandwiches are made in a dedicated facility and a cross contact protocol is in place in the stores. The gluten free community went crazy with the news. What's so special about a sandwich? This sandwich could offer so...