
Gluten-Free Living·September 9, 2026
“Surely that tiny crumb won’t matter?!” If you have celiac disease, chances are you have heard some version of this sentence. Maybe it was the breadcrumb left on a butter knife or a few crumbs on the chopping board. To someone that doesn’t know celiac disease, I do understand that these things can look almost […]
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Recipes·June 23, 2026
My teenage daughter has celiac disease and can be quite a picky eater, not the best combination, so I am always happy when I find something nourishing that she actually enjoys. This lentil soup is one of those meals. It is the kind of simple meal that feels both comforting and nourishing. With lentils, carrots […]
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Hidden Gluten·June 22, 2026
Years of undiagnosed celiac disease and intestinal damage can leave the body depleted of important nutrients such as iron, vitamin B12, vitamin D, folate and zinc. It’s one of the reasons why supplements are frequently recommended, at least during the early stages of recovery. I remember feeling relieved when I started looking for ways to […]
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Hidden Gluten·June 17, 2026
Living with celiac disease teaches you to question everything, even the most ordinary, intimate moments of daily life. After learning about hidden gluten, cross-contamination, shared fryers and kitchen surfaces, it is only natural for the mind to keep going. What about a partner who has just eaten pizza? What about a goodnight kiss after dinner? […]
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Hidden Gluten·June 12, 2026
When you’re newly diagnosed with celiac disease, the gluten hunt feels manageable. No bread, no pasta, no beer; got it! But a few months into a gluten-free diet, you may not be feeling better or start reacting to things that have no business containing gluten at all. That’s when the real challenge begins. Here are […]
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Hidden Gluten·June 8, 2026
For many people, “gluten-free” sounds simple. Just avoid bread, pasta and pizza and you will be fine. But if you live with coeliac disease, you know it is rarely that simple. The real challenge often begins after a food already appears to be gluten-free. In the context of coeliac disease cross-contamination, or cross-contact, happens when […]
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