Lets face it, going gluten free can suck. Yet having GI, skin, and or pain issues because of gluten, just flat out sucks even more. You hear all the controversy surrounding dropping the dreaded G word. There are even talk shows like Jimmy Kimmel talking about it, which we admit is pretty funny. Regardless of whether […]
Hello my friends! I finally finished the grueling task of photographing (a few of them are not my photos) and posting my “naturally gluten-free” grocery staples. My hope is that this will help you with the process of converting yourself or your family to eating more real food, and less processed foods. I went to Trader […]
The explosion of research done on gluten and its damaging health effects has transformed the health and food industry. Thanks to the hybridization of wheat and a grain-centric culture, gluten can be a monster to your health. This protein, found in grains like wheat, rye, spelt and barley, is highly inflammatory for many people. Gluten […]
Gluten sensitivity is a state of genetics, just like your genes cannot be changed, what we have control over is the expression of our genes. Gluten is one of those food products our genetics have not adapted to well. If you are a person that have genetics that predispose you to gluten sensitivity, the way […]
I’ve had many patients and friends ask me the simple question, “What’s the difference between a food allergy and a food sensitivity”? With a short glance many just assume they are the same thing. But there is actually a difference, a big one. When the term food allergy is said the images of a person’s […]
Whether it happened when you dined at a restaurant that didn’t have a dedicated 100% gluten-free kitchen, or when you ate the meatloaf that your aunt insisted didn’t have any bread or flour it in, or even if you have no idea how it happened, many of those with gluten intolerance or celiac disease who follow a […]
“Going gluten free” continues to gain popularity, and for good reason! So many people experience noticeable reduction in many health issues after they’ve ditched the bread. There are hundreds of symptoms associated with gluten sensitivity, but many of these symptoms, including acid reflux, eczema, and headaches are often blamed on other things like spicy food, environment, […]
More and more patients are coming to me wanting to know if they have a gluten intolerance or sensitivity. Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity (NCGS) is a condition in which you experience symptoms when eating gluten, but do not have an autoimmune response like that of celiac disease or an allergy to wheat (1). Although the symptoms people […]
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 […]
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.
A project by Ancestral Health Narratives, LLC