Maybe you’ve toyed with the idea of giving up gluten, or at least limiting it somewhat, but you haven’t made the leap just yet. After all, you haven’t been diagnosed as gluten sensitive or celiac. Well, you probably didn’t know that an estimated 99% of the people who have either gluten intolerance or celiac disease […]
Fall is finally upon us, which means pumpkins, cinnamon, scary movies, scarves, and Halloween! If you have a gluten sensitivity or intolerance, there’s no need to miss out on all the fun. With a little bit of planning, you too can enjoy a gluten-free Halloween! Whether you have a house full of kids or just […]
When we put our patients on a gluten-free diet, they are often concerned about missing out on the taste and convenience of their favorite foods. One of the most common questions that my nutritionist and I hear is this: what can one eat that is gluten-free, dairy-free, quick, easy, and delicious for lunch? Have you […]
Gluten sensitivity is the next epidemic. Most physicians are familiar with celiac disease and the digestive issues associated with gluten sensitivity, but the vast majority of doctors not familiar with many of the other symptoms, especially the non-digestive symptoms that can be caused by gluten. It’s estimated that 18 million people suffer from gluten sensitivity, […]
As the gluten-free movement is becoming more and more popular, you may be wondering if you should go gluten free. I strongly believe that everyone can benefit from a gluten-free diet, but there are a few different approaches that people take when removing gluten from their diets. Some switch from gluten-containing products to gluten-free counterparts, […]
These 19 food cross-react with gluten! Are you following a strict gluten-free lifestyle; yet you still suffer from symptoms related to gluten? If so, it could be that you are eating foods that do not contain gluten but your body reacts to them as if they do. This process is called cross-reactivity. There are a […]
More than 55 diseases have been linked to gluten, the protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. It’s estimated that 99% of the people who have either gluten intolerance or celiac disease are never diagnosed. It is also estimated that as many as 15% of the US population is gluten intolerant. Could you be one […]
The Celiac Handbook website was created in 2004 by Chris Armstrong and has evolved into a portal for new (and old) ideas related to healthy and sustainable gluten-free living.
Celiac Handbook goes well beyond the latest cupcake recipe or even the most realistic tasting gluten-free sliced bread. The goal is to share information about minimally processed real food that helps people heal from what has usually been years of damage done by undiagnosed celiac disease.
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