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I am a mom spreading awareness about Celiac Disease. This disease affects both of my daughters and has become something I am passionate about. No.

I am not a doctor but I love spreading awareness about celiac disease and living gluten-free. Finding out my two daughters have celiac disease came as a shock. It felt like our whole world was turned upside down and we did not know what to do, where to turn, or how we were going to get by. Fast forward to now and it is second-nature...just like it will be for everyone diagnosed. Do we know everyth

ing? But we know enough to hopefully help others that are looking for answers to a recent diagnosis or how to carry on with the diagnosis of Celiac Disease.

05/07/2019

REMOVING THE BREAD IS NOT ENOUGH.

To the restaurants that strive to provide gluten free options, removing the bread is not enough to make a meal celiac safe. Cross contact in the kitchen from shared fryers, cooking utensils, counters, and cookware will cause damage to the intestines of a person with celiac disease making safe food preparation vital to preparing a celiac safe meal.

05/09/2017

Very interesting perspective on celiac disease.

We are not gluten-free because it is popular. We are not gluten-free because for some it is a fad. We are gluten-free for my children's lives. Without treatment for celiac, they can develop so many other issues, including cancer. The list is long and scary.

So there is no other choice for our family. Our daughters health is the most important. Not a fad. Not a diet. Not because it's popular.

05/05/2017

If my daughters ingest any type of gluten, their immune system creates antibodies that attack, damage or destroy the villi lining the small intestine. Their body then cannot properly absorb basic nutrients – proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals and, in some cases, water and bile salts. Their body sees gluten as a poison and starts attacking.

Both of their intestines were flat and did not have the normal finger-like villi. It was positive just by sight (but of course needed the biopsy to come back to confirm).

Celiac disease is NOT a fad diet. Gluten free IS MANDATORY for many.

05/04/2017

1/64th of a teaspoon of gluten is all it takes to cause intestinal damage to someone that has celiac disease. That is the size of a little breadcrumb. A tiny little breadcrumb. That is all it takes for someone to get sick that has celiac disease. Gluten is in EVERYTHING. Food, cosmetics, shampoos, lotions, toothpastes, art supplies...and the list goes on. "Not eating gluten" is only one aspect of celiac. However...it goes much deeper than that. Even things labeled as gluten-free, aren't always gluten-free. If they are manufactured in a facility that also processes wheat, rye, or barley… a celiac cannot eat it. If they contain oats...they may also be contaminated (learned the hard way with that one!). So… It is so much more than just eating "gluten-free". So be patient with the celiac. Be patient when they must talk to the wait staff before ordering. Be patient when someone says they cannot go out to eat at a certain restaurant. Be patient and understanding if they cannot eat something you lovingly prepared. Being "different" is not easy and I can tell you...ever celiac person I know sure wishes they didn't have it. :(

05/01/2017

Celiac disease awareness month. Did you know there are over 300 symptoms of celiac disease? Neither one of my daughters presented with the typical symptoms. Many times Chron's Disease and IBS are misdiagnosed and it's actually celiac the patient is suffering from. If you have symptoms you cannot get a diagnosis for...a celiac blood test may be able to answers some questions you have!

03/05/2017

Make sure to ALWAYS read ingredients! While Annie's does make some gluten free products...these ARE NOT gluten free (even though they are on the gluten-free shelf). A family member trying to be nice and make some cookies… Or someone newly diagnosed… May not realize these have gluten and will grab them.

Most boxes will say gluten free if they are but the store may stock gluten items in the wrong spot! Always be vigilant!

01/22/2017

Kids LOVE having birthday parties at Chuck E. Cheese. After their diagnosis we would skip parties here. But now...they can safely eat here and feel just like every other kid. Makes my momma heart happy!

01/14/2017

When we had to switch to gluten free I was shocked to realize soy sauce has gluten in it. But...I must say...this soy sauce is THE BEST I've ever had. It's 100% soy...whereas the others usually aren't! Yummmmmm!

01/13/2017

Today is national gluten free day! Here's to all of you suffering from celiac disease or non-gluten sensitivity!

01/07/2017

Sometimes you have to travel a little far for gluten free! Smiles and full bellies are worth it!

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