Could Sneaky Gluten Be Making You Sick?

  • By Andrea Langston, MS, CNS, CDN
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  • 16 May, 2018
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Gluten Exposure Through Cross Contamination and Hidden Ingredients

Sneaky Places Gluten Can Hide
If you have celiac disease, it's important to be aware of places that hidden and trace gluten can hide. Small amounts of gluten can be enough to cause damage to your small intestines, antibodies to be produced, and symptoms to be experienced.
Gluten can be found in unexpected places, often as a result of processing and packaging, but also as ingredients that are not clearly identified on labels. In the US, wheat must be called out on foods, but barley and rye (and oats which may be cross contaminated unless certified GF) do not.

Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity

By Andrea Langston, MS, CNS, CDN • May 31, 2018
Outside of celiac disease, another form of gluten intolerance is called non-celiac gluten sensitivity and it is a real problem for many people.

Other Considerations for Those with Celiac Disease

By Andrea Langston, MS, CNS, CDN • May 30, 2018
Following a gluten free diet is difficult, and sometimes other dietary changes are needed (often just temporarily) to help you get back to feeling your best.

5 Places Gluten Can Lurk When Eating Out

By Andrea Langston, MS CNS, CDN • May 25, 2018
Eating out with celiac disease can be risky. Here are 5 places gluten may be hiding outside the home.

Gluten Free Buffalo Quinoa Bites

By Andrea Langston, MS, CNS, CDN • May 24, 2018
Love the flavor of Buffalo wings? This easy appetizer has it in a meatless, bite-sized package!

Gluten Cross Contamination in the Home

By Andrea Langston, MS, CNS, CDN • May 23, 2018
Gluten can hide in many places, even in your own home. Beware of these common ones.

Gluten, Gluten Everywhere

By Andrea Langston, MS, CNS, CDN • May 21, 2018
Checking Personal Care Products for this Celiac-Killing Protein

Snack Attack!

By Andrea Langston, MS, CNS, CDN • May 18, 2018
10 easy, healthy and delicious gluten free snack ideas.

Just a Crumb

By Andrea Langston, MS, CNS, CDN • May 17, 2018
Why do people with celiac disease have to avoid gluten completely and worry about cross-contamination?

Quinoa Mac 'n "Cheese"

By Andrea Langston, MS, CNS, CDN • May 14, 2018
A quick and easy one-pot recipe for an upgraded version of the childhood favorite!

Does Where You Live Impact Your Disease Risk?

By Andrea Langston, MS, CNS, CDN • May 10, 2018
A study published in February found that people living north of certain latitudes in the US were more likely to have celiac disease.
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