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Companies rush to comply with gluten-free craze

I had the opportunity to share my thoughts on gluten-free labeling with a reporter from the Arizona Republic a few weeks ago.  Yesterday the story was finally printed.  If you would like to read it, click on the image below. From the article: The rise in popularity of the gluten-free diet has been both a blessing and a curse for consumers such as Alysa Bajenaru, for whom a gluten-free diet…

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Interview with a Ballpark Celiac

Around here we live and breath minor league baseball.  Back in the old days, when Jeff was making his way through the White Sox farm system, I reveled in the adventure that took us from town to town, exploring minor league cities, tasting all of the unique ballpark food.  “Dragon Tails” in Charlotte (fried pickles), boiled peanuts in Mobile (yuck), and soft serve “Ice Dream” in Chattanooga (yum). Now that…

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What I want you to know about Celiac Disease

What I want you to know about celiac disease

This is a very raw post about life with celiac disease that I wrote a couple months ago after being “glutened.” I was frustrated and sad, and this is what poured out. I haven’t posted it publicly before, but feel like today is a perfect day to do it because of the Disney and Chelsea Handler craziness of this week. And really, it all comes down to this: Choosing to eat gluten-free because it…

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Pizza night is back! {Recipe for GF Pizza Crust and a GIVEAWAY}

{Giveaway has now ended. You can find the recipe at the bottom of the post.} One thing I’ve missed since going gluten-free is pizza night.  Oh sure, we’ve had a few pizza nights using frozen gluten-free crusts, but it’s SO not the same as homemade.  And it’s not nearly as much fun either, especially for my little helpers. Which is why I was so excited when my blogging friend Gretchen…

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Happy, Healthy & Gluten Free

{I believe stories raise awareness more than anything else.  Many people with celiac disease are frustrated with the way mainstream media, celebrities, and even healthcare professionals can misrepresent what it’s really like to live with celiac disease.  So let us tell you from our perspective…} (to submit your celiac story, click here) Our first submission comes from Kyra of Happy, Healthy & Gluten Free.  Reading her story made me shout,…

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Oh how aware I’ve become…

It’s May 1st and the beginning of Celiac Awareness Month. Oh, how aware I’ve become. Last May, I was still sorting through the newness of having celiac disease.  I was overwhelmed with the complexities of eating out, reading food labels, and how to handle social situations.  Those things are still challenging, but getting easier as I adjust to this new kind of life. This May I’ll be focusing more on…

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This week’s workout plan and a diastasis update

Since declaring my intention to “just do something” a few weeks ago, I’ve been doing much better at fitting in exercise. Not perfect, but better. I’ve realized that a busy lifestyle plus having an autoimmune disease means I need to plan ahead but also leave wiggle room for unexpected events and unpredictable health. So here’s my plan for this week: Monday, Wednesday, Friday – Go to the gym before school…

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