Second Nature?

It is amazing how !many folks I know continue to suffer needlessly from their Celiac disease. Unlike other diseases where there are medications and !any unknowns, with Celiuac disease there are no meds, and the cause is known. In other words, there is no mystery. So why then, do some continue to suffer. Let's discuss!

1. Compliance - not eating gluten, period, the end. I find many are challenged to give up foods or deal with the emotions off a child who does not want to stick it out. BUT, I dont know anyone that would not give it all up to save the life of a loved one. Guess what, if you give up gluten you WlLL save the life of a loved one. Untreated (still eating gluten) damage and eventual death will result. How quickly depends on how quickly your body looses the battle.

2. Planning - leaving the house unprepared, no backup plan or Plan B. Gotta have it! If you were allergic to bee stings, you would carry that little needle filled with your miracle drug. Same goes here. You are allergic to, unable to digest, going to be very sick if you eat gluten. So don't!! Until you are saavy, carry food, bread, alternate list at all times. It is your lifeline. One small exposure could set you back a year! Not worth it.

3. Results - not seeing any difference? Well, are you 100% gluten free? Then do not expect to see much for feeling better. Until you remove what is making you sick completely......it will continue to make you sick. Has it been long enough? It will take a solid 3-6 months to see major changes but right away you will start noticing steps to wellness such as less severe or fewer migraines, decreased or absent GI symptoms or diarrhea, less joinbt pain or flare ups.

4. Patience - this has been with you since the beginning even though you found out at 44. A lifetime of damage and disease is not going to go away immediately. So I say ' grow up, quit being such a baby' or 'I  know it has been a difficult road but you are going to feel better each day!' Whichever works best for you, go with that!

5. Accountability - you own this. It is not anyone elses fault nor can anyone else fix it. Take control, own it all, good and bad. If you want to go on a big trip you charge it and go. A quick solution, a short term reward, a lifetime to repair. Your Celiac disease is similar in that we may do good for a bit, then binge on bad food putting us back  where we started or WORSE. So take charge, make good decisions because the pay off is your life!!

I Missed Pop Tarts....,

 The great news is that there are some really GOOD gluten free options for those of you missing that sweet, warm, toaster treat we used to call breakfast. SOOO glad to find these. And best of all, they are YUMMY!

I have found these in several stores that carry a modest supply of gluten free food. I have also found these online simply by doing a search. Thank you to these companies for providing JOY and satisfaction reliving childhood memories.

Celiac Disease Rates in India Higher then Projected - Celiac.com

I enjoy Celiac.com a fantastic resource for Celiac disease as well as tons of Gluten Free and Allergen Free cooking. It includes information for conferences, new products, recipes, journals and more.



I found this article very interesting. We often think of various health conditions to be limited to our country or populations. A higher than expected trend was observed in India, more evidence to support we are NOT alone in learning how to change our diet to recover our health!!



Celiac Disease Rates in India Higher then Projected - Celiac.com





In the meantime, have fun exploring gluten free living!

Gluten Free and Allergen Food Conference February 22-23

This weekend is a huge convention for gluten free and allergen food issues. Lectures, 150 venders, safe eatin to be had!! Come on down and join us as we tour the vender tables to find new and better foods safe for living with Celiac Disease!! Cody is certainly going to have fun!

Gluten Free and Allergen Food Convention

Gluten Free Creation Bakery

I would like to spend a little time recognizing a wonderful Gluten Free bakery. Gluten Free Creation Bakery is a wonderful resource for everything from baking mixes and flowers to prepared breads, treats and everything 'starch' missing from the average gluten free plate. The founder, LynnRae Ries, was diagnosed gluten-intolerant in 2000. Out of that came a passion or mission to make great food and the gluten free life a bit easier. The baked goods and mixes are enriched with B Vitamins, iron and folic acid. There are many options for those with multiple food sensitivities or allergies. They take so many steps to assure that products are gluten free that they do not allow employees to bring any gluten products into the bakery in their own meals. Some of our favorites include;

Insane Chocolate Donuts 4U

These are to die for moist, tasty and chocolicious!!!


Italian Herb Pizza Crust

SOOO yummy with your favorite red or white sauce. Great flavor and texture for that home made pizza. The dough can also make great bread sticks to eat with your pasta dishes.

Velvet Tuxedo Cake;

This cake is moist and the frosting creamy. Great for the chocolate lover in your home.


Everything Bagel

This bagel is topped with pumpkin, poppy, sesame and sunflower seeds with a rich blend of millet, onion and quinoa grain. SOOO good with butter or a favorite fruit preserve.

Check out their website. They have three locations in the Phoenix Metro area, attend four valley-wide farmers markets and have an online catalogue with shipping options. Enjoy gluten free living by adding some wonderful baked goods and mixes from Gluten Free Creation Bakery.