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Gluten-Free Holiday Travel

December 14, 2008

I take food with me wherever I go so that I’m never without a gluten-free snack. Usually, I keep a KIND bar or two in my bag because they keep forever and contain enough protein to provide the energy I need when I’m in a pinch. While traveling over the holidays, I have expanded my [...]

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Gluten-Free Tips for Getting Well

December 8, 2008

For the first time since being diagnosed with celiac disease, I have been really sick. Here are a few things that I’ve learned through this experience that I thought I’d share because they can be a pain to lookup when you’re under the weather. If you need to hydrate, all flavors of Gatorade are gluten [...]

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Our gluten-free election party menu

October 30, 2008

We are really excited about this year’s election. So excited in fact, that we are throwing an election party! Rather than have the party be a potluck and not know who is going to bring what glutenous food item, we decided that we would prepare all the snacks and everyone else can just bring their [...]

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Weekly Roundup: October 20-26

October 26, 2008

Love It The Red Avocado in Iowa City, Iowa has delicious gluten-free dining options. My grandmother-in-law treated me to lunch this weekend, and the food was delicious. The Red Avocado specializes in fresh, organic, vegan, locally grown ingredients. My lunch was entirely gluten free, healthful and delicious. I had fresh-squeezed orange juice and a tofu [...]

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Five ways to support your gluten-free spouse

October 20, 2008

While Crystal has celiac disease, I am fortunate enough to be able to eat anything. Here are five ways I support her gluten-free diet. (This list works for boyfriends, girlfriends, best friends, and significant others as well!) Be supportive, not resentful. Whenever you are unable to eat something for a meal because your spouse is [...]

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Hy-Vee Provides a Wide Selection of Gluten-Free Foods

October 17, 2008

Hy-Vee has been a lifesaver in my effort to maintain a gluten-free diet. They provide a comprehensive gluten-free product list, which includes several items that can be difficult to find without gluten such as Hy-Vee Soy Sauce and Hy-Vee Mayonnaise. In addition, they employ registered dieticians to help customers identify gluten-free products in the store [...]

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Updated Gluten-Free Cosmetic List!

October 13, 2008

In the weeks following my diagnosis, I devoted a lot of time to figuring out which personal care products are gluten free. After calling several mainstream cosmetic companies and coming up with very limited options, I consulted the Internet, and found a few helpful tips about possible gluten-free cosmetics from other women with celiac disease. [...]

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Our Gluten-Free Wedding

October 11, 2008

I discovered that I had celiac disease six short months before our wedding. I did not want to worry about what I could and could not eat on the big day, so we tailored our plans to accommodate my new diet, and were very impressed with the result. The best advice that I can offer [...]

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Five Tips for Planning a Gluten-Free Wedding Reception

October 7, 2008

Find vendors that understand or are willing to learn about gluten free options. Don’t compromise your preferences but be flexible: have your gluten-free wedding cake and eat it, too! Plan an event that reflects your personal style-it will probably be cheaper, and you’ll be happier with it in the end. Be true to yourselves and [...]

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