May is Celiac Awareness month, so this month I will try to post information to let let people know what it means to be Celiac or gluten intolerant. I also like to give a little bit more information about being gluten free and being aware of what gluten is and foods that contain it, you can […]
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The life of a Celiac: this video short was made a few years ago as a project for university but the message in the video is still as meaningful today as it was then, many of us can identify with it. It is not always an easy journey, and is at times made more difficult […]
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Peace of Mind travel during last minute March Break holiday #CAASafeTravels
“Making Bad Days Good. And Good Days Better.” Are you taking off for a last minute March Break holiday with the family? It will be upon us very soon and many of us will be getting away! While most of us will probably be escaping to warmer weather to get a short respite from this […]
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Gluten free and dinner parties
Dinner parties A friend asks you over for dinner, and they have no idea you are gluten free or what you can eat. Do you just show up and hope that there is something for you to eat? NO! This isn’t fair to your host or to you. Make sure to call them and let […]
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Gluten free lunch ideas
Gluten free lunch Always make sure that your gluten free lunch is a healthy, delicious and is easy to eat [especially for the kids]- try and follow the dietary guidelines and include fruits, vegetables, protein, grains as well as dairy. There are many naturally gluten-free foods found in every food group. Choose naturally gluten-free grain […]
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Dining out Gluten Free
One of the things that can be an issue when you are on a gluten free diet is dining out. There are now some dedicated gluten free restaurants that are incredible, with wonderful menu items but these are not found in every city. Most restaurants are starting to grasp the Gluten free concept. However, there […]
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Nutritional Needs on the gluten free diet
The nutritional Needs on the gluten free diet should be looked at carefully With Celiac Disease, the only treatment is to switch to a completely gluten free diet. Although people may feel better within days, it takes a long time for the small intestine to heal properly and absorb all the nutrition it needs right […]
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Cross Contamination on a gluten free diet
Cross Contamination Preparing your kitchen Cross contamination is a risk at any time, although it is higher when you are first starting on a gluten free diet and learning. Most people, when cooking don’t think that it is a problem cutting a slice of bread, then using that same knife or cutting board to slice […]
