Is it a Wheat Allergy or a Gluten Disorder? The two are often interchanged, but are actually two very different things Though we closely relate wheat and gluten, the two are not interchangeable. In fact, wheat isn’t even the only gluten source out there, and a wheat-free diet can look very different from a gluten-free one. The distinction between a wheat allergy and a gluten-related disorder affects everything from symptom presentation to treatment. If you…
Social supports can lower your stress, make you healthier, and ease your burdens Needing a specialized diet can be isolating or even alienating in social circles. Whether you have celiac, non-celiac gluten sensitivity, or have a partner, child, or another important figure in your life with one of these disorders, having a supportive community will be key. In being diagnosed with medical issues related to gluten, it’s possible to feel entirely alone. In the United…
Can You Count on A Gluten-Free Label? Understanding what a gluten-free label meansGo to any store these days, and you will likely come across not just the occasional gluten-free product but entire aisles of gluten-free food. However, anyone who has researched gluten-free eating knows that the cardinal rule of staying safe is always to read your labels. But what about when the label says the food is gluten-free? Or if it has the even more…
Is it possible to dine socially and stay safely gluten-free?Eating out is a staple in many cultures, whether eating out at a friend’s house, grabbing fast food, or going to a sit-down restaurant. People eat out to celebrate everything from birthdays to victories, and needing to eat gluten-free shouldn’t keep anyone from participating. Eating out while needing to stay gluten-free is difficult, but it’s not impossible. Eating at the homes of others is a common…
Gluten is everywhere, so learn how to avoid cross-contamination of your gluten-free foods If you need to go on a gluten-free diet, cross-contamination is now enemy number one. If you live in a household with people who will still be eating gluten or are the parent of a child who needs to eat gluten-free, this is especially true. Cross-contamination is when gluten particles from glutinous foods get mixed in with gluten-free foods. It might seem…
