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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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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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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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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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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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I love going to new places — and food is a huge part of the excitement for me when I travel. It’s a funny mix, because on one hand it can be a big stress factor… and on the other hand I’m genuinely so excited to try new things. Because let’s be honest: when you […]
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Celiac runs in families; and sometimes that can actually be a beautiful thing. For me, one of the biggest blessings is coming home to a kitchen where I know everything is safe, gluten-free and made with care. I feel so lucky to have a mum who cooks and bakes the most delicious food. Everything she […]
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For years, nobody could explain what was going on. I kept showing up with symptoms, questions and a body that clearly wasn’t thriving – yet no one could connect the dots. Eventually, I wasn’t seen as someone who needed answers. I was stamped as “anorexic” by my doctor. It was my mother, not a specialist, […]
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I’m here to add something important. A strict gluten-free diet is the foundation – and it’s the only proven way to stop the autoimmune trigger. But for many people, feeling truly well again takes more than simply removing gluten – especially if you were undiagnosed for a long time. When I got diagnosed, I believed […]
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