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Celiac disease has gotten a lot of attention over the last few years. It’s part of why people are now so much more aware of the presence of gluten in foods. Despite how much more prevalent celiac disease seems these days, we would like to clear up a few misconceptions. Celiac Disease Is the […]
Read moreAnyone who lives with celiac disease, or lives with someone who has it, knows how important it is to prevent the consumption of gluten by the person with the disease. That can be easier said than done if everyone in the house does not eat a gluten-free diet. With some extra care and effort, however, […]
Read moreThere are many children, teens, and adults with dietary restrictions of one sort or another, that people regularly ask about food allergies before offering food to anyone. Nut allergies, gluten intolerance or lactose intolerance are becoming more common in young people. Celiac disease can make it tough to keep your child on track since gluten […]
Read moreGluten Sensitivity: Should You Go Gluten-Free? First Things First: What is Gluten? The proteins found in wheat are collectively called “gluten”. Gluten is found in many foods to act as a binder, even in some unexpected foods. Foods such as soups, soy sauce, condiments, and prepared foods can contain gluten. Why are there foods […]
Read moreMy previous segment introduced some of the symptoms and concerns regarding celiac disease and non-celiac gluten-sensitivity. This segment will discuss some of the food terms that signal gluten in a product and the nutritional deficiencies that may come from a gluten-free diet. The providers at Granite Peaks Gastroenterology do not recommend a gluten-free diet for […]
Read moreWhat is Celiac Disease? Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition that is triggered when a person ingests or comes into contact with gluten. In autoimmune conditions, the body attacks itself. With celiac disease, the body does this because the immune system perceives gluten, a group of proteins found in wheat and some other grains, to […]
Read moreGluten-Free New Year’s Eve Recipes Whether you’re hosting a big New Year’s Eve party or just staying at home celebrating the New Year with your family and a few close friends, you’re going to need some delicious party snacks. If you are a gluten-free household or have gluten-free guests, you’ll want to be sure the […]
Read moreHave you been recently diagnosed with Celiac Disease? Are you looking for celiac disease treatment? Are you finding it difficult to transition into a gluten-free diet plan? Most people are overwhelmed by the challenge of eating gluten-free as a part of celiac disease treatment. Here is a 7-day beginner’s Gluten-Free Meal Plan to help you start […]
Read moreBy Tamara Duker Freuman Copyright 2015 U.S. News & World Report The increased popularity of gluten-free diets has been accompanied by well-publicized debates as to whether widespread gluten intolerance is a real “thing” or just a fad. As a clinician, I leave the in-fighting to my colleagues in the research world and choose to focus […]
Read moreTasty Gluten-Free Recipes For Any Celiac Disease Sufferer For the enthusiastic sports fans, the start of the Fall season only means one thing: It’s Football Season! Let the tailgating begin. No one wants to be left out of these popular game day favorites. At Granite Peaks Gastroenterology, we’re happy to pass along these gluten-free recipes […]
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