From the monthly archives:

June 2009

Yoga for Living with Celiac Disease

June 25, 2009
Podcast Yoga

Today my yoga instructor said that improving core strength, which involves the muscles in the abdomen and back, promotes healthy digestion. Enhancing core strength is a central tenet of yoga practice. So are relaxation and mindfulness, both of which have been shown to enhance immunity, general health, and mental health. I’m no yogi, but I [...]

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Gluten-Free Chicago

June 23, 2009

Recently Chicago Magazine released a list of restaurants that can accommodate a gluten-free diet. Obviously this is terrific for those who live in Chicago but also for everyone who travels there—now, if only one of these places were located in O’Hare.
I have a few places to add to their list:
Frontera Grill is an amazing restaurant [...]

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Gluten-Free Kansas City

June 18, 2009
Fountain and Lights

Recently Drew and I travelled to Kansas City for a long weekend. Before we went, I compiled a list of restaurants in the area that offer gluten-free menu options. I did not include those places with gluten-free pseudo-menus (i.e., a list of the restaurant’s regular menu options without all of the good stuff. Read: fajitas with [...]

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Five Ways to a Healthier, Gluten-Free Life

June 3, 2009
CSA

Join a CSA or go to your local farmer’s market to pick up fresh, chemical-free seasonal fruits and veggies. Make an effort to eat as many fruits and vegetables as possible.
Take a multi-vitamin. Recent research shows that even people with celiac disease who follow a strict gluten-free diet have nutritional deficiencies, including vitamin B. Vitamin [...]

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