When my son first got diagnosed with celiac disease, I had a difficult time finding substitutes for certain foods and ingredients: one of which was gluten-free breadcrumbs. One day, my husband saw me chopping up day-old gluten-free bread (and ends) into fine pieces and he said, “Why don’t you just throw that in the blender?” So, in that moment of…
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Celia-hack #1: Turning Gluten-Free Bread Ends into Breadcrumbs
Noah’s Story: How a Boy Got Diagnosed with Celiac Disease
Noah’s story is probably just like your child’s: in retrospect, it all makes sense. There was no catastrophic onset, but a slow, insidious attack. This journey officially began in January of 2015 when Noah, my eldest son who was seven at the time, was diagnosed with celiac disease. This day, was Noah’s self-declared worst, but oddly one of my best….
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Tuscan Chicken and Sausage Soup
What NOT to Do After Your Child’s Celiac Diagnosis
You’ve received the daunting news that your child has celiac disease. At this moment you might be feeling guilty for not recognizing her symptoms sooner, perhaps pondering the possible triggers, or piecing together the myriad symptoms that have puzzled you for the last few months…probably years. You might even be wondering if you yourself have the disease. Or is it…
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Setting Up Your Celiac-Safe Kitchen
You’ve received the news that your dear son or daughter has celiac disease. You might still be reeling with emotion, feeling overwhelmed, and even dreading the attempt at a strict gluten-free (GF) lifestyle. If you haven’t read my story, I’ve been where you are now with tears, 1001 questions, and all. I understand how distressing this season of life can…
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