From the monthly archives:

September 2008

Milwaukee Gives Celiacs the Royal Treatment

September 30, 2008

Drew and I recently accompanied my family on a brewery tour in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I have to admit that I was somewhat reluctant to go on a brewery tour in a city so famous for its beer, knowing that I likely wouldn’t be able to sample any. However, I can now safely say that Lakefront [...]

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Atlas in Iowa City: Amazingly Celiac-Friendly

September 29, 2008

Now that I have been blogging for a few weeks, it occurs to me that another realm of useful information includes gluten-free restaurant options. As such, my next few posts will review a few of my favorite finds-I hope that you’ll enjoy them. Drew and I live in the Midwest, so naturally, most of my [...]

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Delicious Gluten-Free Dairy Products

September 28, 2008

Untreated celiac disease affects the part of the gut that digests dairy products, making it difficult to digest dairy and absorb calcium. So, once you’ve been on a gluten-free diet and you can adequately digest dairy products, it’s important to make sure that you’re getting enough calcium1. I have found several gluten-free dairy products that [...]

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Great Sources of Gluten-Free Fiber

September 27, 2008

It’s essential to eat foods rich in fiber to promote better digestive health, especially for those with celiac disease1. This can prove challenging while abstaining from foods containing wheat, barley, rye, and oats. After going gluten-free, I had a lot of trouble getting enough fiber in my diet, but I sought out fiber-rich gluten-free alternatives [...]

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Gluten-Free Indian Cuisine

September 22, 2008

Sometimes you need something quick and easy to make for dinner on a busy evening, which can be difficult with celiac disease because it is far easier to avoid gluten when making meals from scratch. Jyoti is a terrific company that makes pre-prepared authentic Indian cuisine that also happens to be completely gluten free. Matar [...]

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MAC Moisturizer: Improves Celiac Skin Tone

September 21, 2008

The results of descriptive research on celiac disease suggest that people with celiac often have pallid skin tone, which was definitely true for me. After being on a gluten free diet for a few weeks, I wanted to look as healthy as I’d started feeling, and because my wedding was quickly approaching, I wanted to [...]

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Pizza, Pizza!

September 20, 2008

I have an unhealthy obsession with pizza. I always have, and I guess that I always will. I was a pizza connoisseur before I was diagnosed with celiac disease and had to give up pizza in the traditional sense. But fear not, I have found some pretty terrific options (aside from homemade, which will require [...]

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Burt’s Bees: Keeping it Clean and Moisturized

September 18, 2008

I love Burt’s Bees hand soaps and body lotion. I recommend both the Citrus & Ginger Hand Soap and the Green Tea & Lemongrass Hand Soap. The Almond Milk Hand Creme smells absolutely delicious and provides light moisture for my hands. The Soothingly Sensitive Lotion also smells great and is a light moisturizer perfect for [...]

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Gluten-free banana bread muffins — Moist!

September 17, 2008

This awesome gluten-free banana bread recipe can be used for either banana bread muffins (a household favorite) or a banana bread loaf. I’ve experimented with several different banana bread recipes, and this one is tops in my book. I think it’s the combination of cinnamon, vanilla and milk (I use 1% or whatever’s in the [...]

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