I don’t know about you, but fresh salads in the summer are one of my favorite things. Now just because it isn’t that time of year just yet, doesn’t mean I have to live off of “comfy” foods that are usually associated with winter. This salad is super easy to prepare and a favorite ofContinue reading “Olive Salad”
Category Archives: Celiac disease
Gluten Free Kitchen Basics
One of the biggest challenges and yet by far the best plan for those with celiac disease is keeping a gluten free kitchen. When I lived alone this was not a big deal at all. After my diagnosis I took EVERYTHING out of my cabinets and the refrigerator and did a major overhaul. I madeContinue reading “Gluten Free Kitchen Basics”
Celiac basics for patients & those that love us
So what IS celiac disease? This is a question I answer all too frequently. Usually someone will interject that it is a food allergy. No, it isn’t. I’m not allergic in the same way that someone is allergic to bees or peanuts. Celiac disease is considered to be an autoimmune disorder. Our small intestine normally hasContinue reading “Celiac basics for patients & those that love us”
Pumpkin seeds
Did you know that pumpkin seeds are incredibly healthy? They are terrific sources of heart healthy magnesium, zinc, which is not only great for your immune system but great for your skin, and fiber. I loved carving pumpkins as a kid (okay as an adult, too), but all too frequently we would toss the seedsContinue reading “Pumpkin seeds”
When to fake it…
Fake: adj “having a false or misleading appearance” Come on everyone- we’ve all been there. At one time or another, all of us have wanted to be celiac free and not give as much thought to what we eat like we have been trained to do. We have all come to the point where weContinue reading “When to fake it…”
Looking fabulous
Growing up I was a tomboy. I loved baseball, lived for fishing with my dad, and loved being outdoors. My mom tried her hardest to introduce me to Barbie dolls and all things pink! Granted, I did have a strawberry shortcake bedspread on my canopy bed, but I loved my He-Man figures more than myContinue reading “Looking fabulous”
Perfectly Imperfect
Anyone with celiac can relate to the awful moment when some gluten has managed to get past their lips. For me, those have always included being pretty angry and disappointed in myself. I would think: I’m never going to figure out this diet. I don’t want to go out to eat anymore. I don’t trustContinue reading “Perfectly Imperfect”
National Down Syndrome Awareness Month
Did you know that October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month? Did you also know that children with Down Syndrome are more likely to develop celiac disease than other children? According to some studies, the number can be as high as 10%, compared to 0.7% of the general population. That’s a huge deal! Children (and adults)Continue reading “National Down Syndrome Awareness Month”
Fit Fabulous and Gluten Free 