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Gluten-Free Vitamins and Supplements

July 3, 2009
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Research suggests significant vitamin deficiencies in individuals with celiac disease, even among those on a gluten-free diet. This may be related to recent findings that many people with celiac disease who were diagnosed as adults do not demonstrate full intestinal recovery. However, it may also be caused by cutting wheat out of the diet leads [...]

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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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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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Turn to iTunes for great celiac resources and information

December 1, 2008
iTunes

Last night as we were checking out some movies to rent from the iTunes Store, I happened to search for “celiac disease” on a lark. Wow, was I surprised with the results! Here are some of the great items available (all links are iTunes links):
Podcasts (all free)

Celiac.com Podcast
Celiac Podcast by Alex Fukombe
Hold The Gluten by [...]

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Employers Take Note: Celiac Disease Affects Employees and Workplace Morale

October 10, 2008

I realize that I can’t share in eating the bagels and homemade baked goods during our weekly morning staff meetings, and often I decline invitations for lunches at the local sandwich shop with my coworkers. I’m used to not being able to eat a lot of what’s placed in front of me. I’m used to [...]

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Celiac Awareness Month

October 3, 2008
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October is Celiac Awareness Month! The Celiac Sprue Association offers several suggestions about how we can individually help raise awareness of celiac disease. I personally pledge to share something I’ve learned about the disease and gluten-free diet with someone new each day. Today, I had lunch with a group of colleagues, and I have to [...]

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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
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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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