I’m going on vacation! It’s about time Mike and I go away again since we haven’t done so since the honeymoon 7 months ago! That’s too long for me…This time we’re heading up to one my of favorite places with 7 of our best friends. Valentine Lake About half an hour from Lake George, Valentine Read More …
I came across this Infographic online, and thought that it was a great reminder of the costs (monetarily and beyond) of chronic diseases such as Asthma, Heart Disease, and Diabetes. Although, as discussed in the infographic, our extended life expectancy has part to do with our growing risk of developing a chronic disease I personally Read More …
My group of friends had our second Potluck Dinner Club get together on August 1st at another friend’s house, and the theme was Southern Style cooking. People seemed to have more difficulty with this theme, asking more questions about what could count as southern as well as what could be made southern style and still Read More …
Schar’s Quality of Life Questionnaire Although not so much news, I felt it was important to share this. This survey from Schar is assessing the use of Social Supports in those with Celiac Disease, as well as their overall quality of life. This, to me, is a very important area of research needed for those Read More …
The last year of my Master’s program in Social Work I interned with Healthy Schools NY, a program dedicated to improving access to healthy foods, and physical activity and physical education, within local school districts by improving buy in from all members of the school community and developing effective health policies. A big part of Read More …
FDA Defines “Gluten-Free” for Food LabelingThis biggest news this week is likely the FDA decision to finally define and standardize gluten free labeling in the United States. The law would require that food labeled gluten free meets particular criteria, such as containing <20ppm of gluten. Companies have a year to come into compliance. This new Read More …
Those of us who are gluten free know that gluten free labeling is not a consistent thing, and find frustration in the grocery story trying to navigate the problem and determine what we can and cannot eat. The issue? There is no defined standard for labeling something gluten free. It can be anything from containing no Read More …
The Kitchen Table Baker’s Parmesan Crisps giveaway is closed, and I’ve picked a winner! The winner is: Comment #7 Sara Catlin Sara is not only gluten free because of Celiac Disease, but she is also diabetic and a lover of cheese so I am happy to offer her the opportunity to try this delicious product! Read More …
Have you been tagging along with The Gluten Free Health Challenge? It’s been a great experience working with my Challenger, as well as the other challengers and coaches, and we’re almost three months in! We’ve formed a great community. In addition, it’s been a great opportunity for me to challenge myself to create new recipes. Read More …
Young Adults with Celiac Disease May Risk Early AtherosclerosisA new study suggests that young adults with Celiac Disease may be at increased, and earlier risk of Atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, and associated cardiovascular issues. This association is likely linked to chronic inflammation, and once a gluten free diet was being followed the risk Read More …
