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Origins Gluten-Free Lipstick and Gloss

July 13, 2009

In an effort to update and expand our gluten-free cosmetic list, I have been contacting a lot of cosmetic companies. I heard back from Origins today, and I have posted the results on our gluten free cosmetics list. Origins products are paraben- and pthalate-free, and many of them are also organic, which means that you [...]

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Clinique’s Gluten-Free Lipstick and Lip Gloss

July 6, 2009

In an effort to update and expand our list of gluten-free cosmetics, I have contacted several companies to gather information. Today I received a response from Clinique about their lipsticks and lip glosses, and they are posted on our Gluten Free Cosmetics List. The customer service representative also sent along the following disclaimer that I [...]

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Gluten-Free Vitamins and Supplements

July 3, 2009

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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Gluten-Free Kansas City

June 18, 2009

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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Hooray for Starbucks Gluten-Free Cake!

May 16, 2009

Recently Starbucks released their first gluten-free treat, Valencia Orange Cake. Drew and I stopped in to taste it this morning on the way home from the local farmer’s market. Starbucks keeps the gluten-free cakes right in the case with the rest of the bakery items, which means no running to the back to rummage through the cupboards, [...]

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Origins Cosmetics and Self-Care Products: Gluten-Free Selections

April 27, 2009

Recently I entered a department store to check out my favorite shoe department, when a cosmetician at the Origins counter approached me about Origins cosmetics and skin care products, which are natural and free of hazardous chemicals like parabens, petroleum, and paraffin. Of course, the first question I asked was, “Well, ok, but is it [...]

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Introduction to a Healthy Gluten-Free Life

April 22, 2009

When I first made the transition to a gluten-free lifestyle, and trust me, it’s really more of a lifestyle than a diet, I didn’t really care too much about what was in the foods or cosmetics I was using as long as they were gluten free. I found it overwhelming enough to figure out the [...]

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Claire’s Corner Copia in New Haven, Connecticut

February 28, 2009

Recently I was in New Haven to present my research at a conference, and it was the first trip I’d taken without Drew since I was diagnosed with celiac disease. I packed enough non-perishable food in my suitcase to survive the trip if I couldn’t find anywhere to eat. Unfortunately, the airline lost my luggage, [...]

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Silly Yak Bakery in Madison, Wisconsin

February 24, 2009

Silly Yak Bakery in Madison, WI has the best gluten free baked goods that I have tried. Following a recent trip to Madison, a generous friend of mine surprised me with a loaf of garlic cheddar bread, a loaf of spinach feta bread, and a sour cream coffee cake. This is what heaven must be like, [...]

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