Generation GF Kids Magazine – Fall 2024

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Fall is one of my favorite times of the year. It’s beautiful outside and the perfect time to be outside and watch the trees change colors. But it’s not just the trees that I love. I love the flavors that come with the change of weather. I’m all about pumpkin, apple pie, and warming spices like cinnamon and cardamom.

I always travel a lot during fall, which is great because I get to see how beautiful the foliage looks like in so many different states. Traveling so much for work hasn’t always been easy for me with so many dietary restrictions. But, it’s gotten a lot easier as I’ve learned tips and tricks for traveling on road trips and plane flights. Now I really enjoy traveling for work and getting to travel the country for so many great events.

This year I had the opportunity to attend Digestive Disease Week. This is a really big conference that is just for people that work in gastroenterology – the study of the digestive system. I met with celiac disease dietitians, doctors, and researchers. It’s such an exciting time to be studying celiac disease. There is a lot of new research being studied about how and why celiac disease develops.

I was most interested in some studies about food insecurity and how they relate to the symptoms on a gluten free diet!

But one of my favorite things at digestive disease conferences is meeting with celiac disease friends like Maureen Basye of Celiac Cruise. Did you know that there is a cruise that’s just for people that are gluten free? Can you imagine sailing in a cruise ship and not having to think about your meals for a whole week? Wow! Each cruise also offers education about celiac disease. Get ready, because Celiac Cruise will host 8 cruises next year in 2025!

Maureen started Celiac Cruise because she wanted her family to continue to make great memories with traveling. She wanted a “vacation” to actually feel like a vacation – not spending your time because scared about if your next meal is safe! Her cruises allow you to have fun without all the worry! I’m so excited for more gluten-free people find their family vacation on a Celiac Cruise. Learn more at celiaccruise.com!

-Erica