Gluten Free News

I'm always looking for new meal ideas, how about you? Luckily, Karen Salerno, aka Healthy GF Family, is here to help.Karen's a mom of two boys who combines a passion for healthy food with her celiac son's need to eat gluten free. Her focus on is using whole foods but rest assured she has a huge database of sweet and savory recipes you'll want to try.Karen shares all her recipe and meal inspiration on social media and in a weekly email newsletter. I highly recommend connecting with her!

The National Celiac Association has two upcoming webinars for the gluten free community: Ask the Experts Live! Coffee Talk with a GastroenterologistJan 23, 2025 07:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)Don't miss this opportunity to get your burning gut health questions answered by Dr. David Limauro, MD, FACG. In this relaxed and informative setting, Dr. Limauro will share his expert opinions and "real-world" expertise on a range of topics relevant to our celiac and NCGS community.This interactive session will provide direct answers to your digestive questions in a live format. No question is too small or too big so register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WUzgBtpBSDqINBm-L6YEzg#/registrationROCK Roundtable Parent/Caregiver Virtual Meeting: Highlighting camps!Jan 27, 2025 07:00 PM  in  Eastern Time (US and Canada)Think summer is too far away? Think again! Most summer camps book early so join NCA staff, Stacey Juhnke and Carla Carter, OTR/L to explore how to decide on the best summer options for your child or teen. Discussion will be open to other topics during the hour to allow you the chance to connect with other caregivers and answering your general questions.Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ywkkwnraSZ6Ldxn0AfmjPQ#/registration

Please consider helping those in California in need of help from the devastating fires. These businesses are organizations have mobilized to help the gluten free community:lovemeglutenfree is sending food boxes to gluten free people affected by the fires.secondsmarket is pairing people of a similar age range and clothing size in order to direct clothing donations to those in need from the fires in LA.kindcotton is donating children’s books to anyone who needs themnationalceliac and @foodiversityorg — two organizations that provide celiac-safe food to people in crisis situations.fonuts is accepting donations of gluten-free food and will be collaborating with the LA food banks to assure they have gluten-free food. You can ship to their location if you have food to donate.spokininc is putting together a food allergy friendly drive with food allergy friendly businesses.modernbreadandbagel: has two options: a Sandwich Box containing a dozen assorted sandwiches for $12 ($1 each) and a Pastry Box containing six or more pastries for $3.Orders can be placed through our website for pick up on Monday or Tuesday at either our Santa Monica or Woodland Hills locations. STEPS:1) Visit our website2) Select “Pre-Orders”3) Select Your Location (Santa Monica or Woodland Hills)4) Select Date and Time (tomorrow or Tuesday)If you’re not in LA and want to support our efforts, you can sponsor a box using the same steps above. 

Floating around on Facebook: children under a certain age can't be tested for Celiac.According to the University of Maryland Celiac Center:You are never too young or too old to be diagnosed. Celiac patients range in age from babies under a year to seniors in their 90’s. As long as you are consuming gluten, you can be tested.Read more recommendations from the Celiac Center doctors here: https://baltimoreglutenfree.com/5-facts-a-celiac-doctor-wants-you-to-know/

On today's Celiac Project Podcast:Mike and Cam kick off this very special New Year's show celebrating The Celiac Project Podcast's 10th birthday! They use the occasion to hit the rewind button, highlighting some of the most definitive moments of the podcast throughout the years. With so many great shows to choose from, they made it a two part celebration!Listen to the full episode here: https://celiacprojectpodcast.libsyn.com/

Celiac disease and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) are two distinct conditions that affect different areas of the digestive system. However, recent research suggests there may be a link between them.Read more here: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/celiac-disease-and-gerd

Is Annual Celiac testing necessary when all seems to be going well? In a word, yes! Find out why and the tests that should be run annually.Find out what tests should be run annually here: https://baltimoreglutenfree.com/5-facts-a-celiac-doctor-wants-you-to-know/

Cold weather and soup are synonymous in my mind. Nothing is more comforting then a warming bowl of goodness – except one that’s easy to prepare, nutritious and versatile. This Butternut Squash recipe is it. Make it vegan by using vegetable stock and now it’s a plant-based powerhouse.This Butternut Squash soup has a mousse-like consistency that almost addicting. To add even more staying power, I serve it over quinoa. Let me know if try it and any modifications/additions you make! https://baltimoreglutenfree.com/creamy-butternut-squash-soup/Please enjoy this discount code on nutpods, my secret ingredient in cooking, baking and hot drinks: http://rwrd.io/ukmsuuv

Happy New Year!Here are my three wishes for the gluten free community in 2025. What are yours'?