Caitlin Burman

Gluten free food bank

As the holiday season approaches, we strive to make a difference in the lives of the less fortunate. Whether it's donating to Toys for Tots or helping at a local food bank, there is no action too small...

An interesting analogy!

A friend of mine once compared the gluten free diet to breaking up with a boyfriend. At the time, I thought she was nuts, but the more I turned it over in my mind, I realized she was right. When...

Thanksgiving ideas

Thanksgiving has the potential to be the most stressful day of the year for celiacs, but it doesn't have to be. For tips on how to make the Holiday season easier, click here. Whether you will be having...

Gluten free freedom

Exciting, liberating, and freeing are not sentiments often associated with the gluten free lifestyle. Usually, people focus on how restrictive and limiting the diet is. That thought process can set you up for failure. First, if you think of it...

Quick n' Easy gluten free pizza

Since going gluten free, I miss the convenience of personal size pizzas. There are a few good ones, like Glutino, but they tend to be high in fat and calories. Here is a very quick, simple, healthy recipe for a...

Gluten free holiday season

The start of November marks the start of the Holiday season, when Thanksgiving, Christmas, and bountiful feasts are on everyone's mind. If you are the lone gluten free member of your family, the social feasts can bring more...

Outback Steakhouse

"Let's go out to eat tonight!" is probably the single most dreaded phrases among celiacs. However, more and more establishments are starting to cater to the unique needs of the gluten free population. I have...

Gluten free cosmetics?

In the medical community, it is still being debated as to whether gluten can be absorbed through your skin. The majority say that gluten cannot enter the bloodstream through the skin, and therefore your cosmetics need not be gluten free...

Hidden Gluten

You've cut all the bread, pasta, and baked goods out of your life. You are careful in the kitchen. Yet, you still don't feel well. It is likely that you are consuming hidden gluten. Unfortunately, 'gluten' isn...

Other symptoms of gluten intolerance

Gluten intolerance and celiac disease can cause more than just a stomach ache. While the most common symptoms of a gluten problem are gastric, there are other less prominent symptoms that may be a sign of gluten intolerance. Often, these...

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