I am thrilled to announce that Long Island families concerned about their child’s possible gluten related illness now have a place closer than the city to turn for diagnosis, treatment, management, and guidance: The Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity Center at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital. Although I missed the opening of this Center on July Read More …
Summer is beach and BBQ season, so there have been many news stories suggesting ideas for snacks or tips for cross contamination when you live a gluten free summertime life. This Fox news article suggests some gluten free beach snacks, while this US News Health article discusses tips for keeping the fun in BBQing while Read More …
As part of Celiac Disease Awareness Month Rudi’s Gluten Free Bakery is looking to give back to the gluten free community, including you. On May 1st, Rudi’s announced that it will be hosting a “Happy Camper” Contest, in which they will award 10 full Camp scholarship to 10 lucky Gluten-Free Children. The scholarship will cover a one week Read More …
14 Colleges that Cater well to Gluten Free StudentsWe all know gluten free eating can be tough, especially for college students who often are limited in food options and have to almost always eat semi-buffet style. Here is BestCollegesonline.com’s 14 gluten free colleges list, including schools that go well beyond just ‘catering’ to the needs Read More …
My new placement for graduate school is in the Healthy Schools NY program, which helps create cultures in schools across New York that promote increased physical education and physical activity, healthy eating choices and options, and limited tobacco use. We partner with high risk schools and offer them assessments of their current wellness plans, help Read More …
As I mentioned in an Earlier post I recently started working in a primary and secondary school as part of my internship. The previous post included some general comments that I had after only attending the Secondary school (3rd grade – 5th) and what I saw in their lack of meals for children with food concerns as Read More …
I recently started working as a social work intern in a local primary and secondary school. It seems like CD and GF lifestyles will be difficult in such a setting, not only for myself but definitely for any children with such issues or even food allergies/sensitivities what so ever. This has brought up many thoughts on having Read More …
