Celiac disease is a serious autoimmune disorder affecting millions of people worldwide. Despite its prevalence, many people are unfamiliar with the condition and its potential impact on their health and well-being. People with celiac disease must follow a strict gluten-free diet, free from all sources of gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, rye, and […]
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Good For You Gluten Free is the most comprehensive source for information about gluten-free living, gluten sensitivities and celiac disease. Some of my favorite articles include, "Don't Cheat on Your Gluten-Free Diet," and "10 Facts Your Doctor Doesn't Know About Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivities."
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Van’s Recalls Gluten-Free Waffle Due to Undeclared Wheat
Specific packages of Van’s Gluten-Free Waffles contain undeclared wheat, which poses a serious risk for people with celiac disease, wheat allergy, or gluten sensitivity. The recall affects a limited number of Van’s Gluten Free Original Waffles with Lot Code #UW40193L and an expiration date of 1/19/2024. You can find the lot number and expiration date […]
13 Tips For Surviving Summer Cookouts When You’re Gluten-Free
Summer is the season for barbecues, picnics, and outdoor cookouts with family and friends. But for those following a strict gluten-free diet, whether due to celiac disease or gluten intolerance, these gatherings can be a source of anxiety and frustration. Gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, barley, and sometimes oats, can be hidden in […]
Is Root Beer Gluten-Free? I Researched the Top 5 Brands to Find Out
Root beer is a confusing ingredient for the gluten-free community. While beer is off-limits since it’s made from barley and hops, root beer is typically made from similar ingredients as soda and is non-alcoholic. In this post, I discuss whether or not root beer is safe for people with celiac disease and gluten intolerance, as […]
One Restaurant Calls Allergy Diners ‘Privileged’ and ‘Entitled’ and Refuses Service
Chef Jozef and Nathalie Slavik at Jennifer’s Restaurant-Picnic in Manitoba, Canada, have conflated picky eaters with people who have to eat a certain way for medical reasons. In their snarky note to diners with food allergies, which they shared on their doorpost and somehow made its way online, they tell diners with food allergies not to […]
Are Condoms Gluten-Free? I Researched 9 Condom Brands for Hidden Gluten
In this post, I discuss whether condoms are gluten-free and what some of the leading – and boutique – condom brands say about gluten in their products. You may be surprised to learn that some condoms contain ingredients such as oat powder, cornstarch, and even milk! This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosures. […]