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Kitchen appliances exist to make cooking and food preparation better: quicker, easier, sometimes healthier, and often tastier. Do they need to raise any red flags regarding gluten cross-contamination? Let’s take a look: Dishwasher Have you ever wondered if it is safe to wash plates that have had both gluten-free (GF) and gluten-containing foods on them,
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with Find Me Gluten-Free   Ahh, the open road… Traveling to new cities and road tripping across the map is an exciting way to see untapped parts of the country (both at your destination and along the way), and experience a vacation like no other. One challenge? When you’re gluten-free, the road may still be
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Dear Kristine, You got hit with a triple whammy: not only was your child sick, but one of your other children and you were diagnosed. One expected diagnosis is tough, but three can really send you for a loop. It’s hard to change your mindset, especially when it comes to something as serious as your
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Pregnancy and celiac disease both call for extra considerations when it comes to nutrition.   What if you fall into both categories?   Do some of the needs overlap, and are there special nutritional issues that arise for pregnant women who have celiac disease?    Significant evidence supports the role of a healthy diet in optimizing pregnancy outcomes.   The nutrients found in a healthy, varied diet are needed to maintain mother’s
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By Madison Service, 2019 Bastyr University Dietetic Intern   Curries, tandoori, tikka masala, oh my! Packed full of flavor and chock-full of nutrients, Indian food is gaining popularity in the western world. Many people seek out this colorful cuisine that offers a wide spectrum of flavors. Adventuring out of one’s comfort zone and stepping into
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Use of CBD oil for treating celiac symptoms To GIG’s knowledge, no published research exists on the use of CBD (Cannabidiol) oil for treatment of celiac disease symptoms. We cannot comment on the legitimacy or efficacy of CBD-based products, however we do have input relating to the reasons a person with celiac disease may be
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By Madison Service, 2019 Bastyr University Dietetic Intern   As you may have experienced, some friends, family members, and co-workers are overwhelmingly supportive of you and your dietary restrictions, but others… not so much. Here is a helpful guide on how to navigate some of these more difficult situations. 1. Try to approach these conversations
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By Madison Service Bastyr University Dietetic Intern (2019) What is Down Syndrome? Down syndrome (DS) is a genetic disorder characterized by a full or partial extra copy of chromosome 21 in all or some of the cells in an individual’s body and is the most common chromosomal disorder.  Chromosomes usually come in pairs of two,
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