The CeliAct Blog

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Papa Johns recently began serving their new Ancient Grains 9.99 Gluten-Free Pizza. The new crust has quite a list of ingredients -- including sorghum, teff, amaranth, and quinoa. It is even manufactured in a gluten-free facility. But there's one catch. 

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Millions and millions of people around the world have completely eliminated gluten from their diets. As awareness of celiac disease and gluten-sensitivity grows and diagnostic capabilities improve, these numbers show no sign of shrinking. 

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It's the most wonderful time of the year! And if you're anything like me you've already hit the ground running with holiday shopping, searching for the best deals on stocking stuffers and other special gifts for your friends and loved ones.  We've searched high and low to bring you some...

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It’s summertime, and in this household that means one thing: barbecue season. With Labor Day right around the corner, we still have a few weeks of quality barbecue weather. There is nothing better than Sunday BBQs at the park filled with good food, family, and plenty of sangria. Coming up with a strictly gluten-free BBQ menu can be tricky, so we’ve compiled the four most important gluten-free BBQ tips…   1. Spice Up Your Chicken With This Award-Winning Marinade Recipe ¼ cup olive oil, 2 tsp gluten-free red wine vinegar, 1 Tbsp gluten-free Italian seasoning, ¼ tsp ground black pepper and a few shakes of ground red pepper if you’d like it spicy. I’d recommend […]

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While most people think that gluten can only be found in food products, it is unfortunately also lurking in our makeup and toiletries. While this initially seems shocking as gluten is thought by many to only be dangerous when ingested, it can actually cause skin reactions in a lot of people. What makes it even more dangerous for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance is the risk of it running into your mouth when you sweat, shower, or wash your face. Is it time to toss the mascara and lip gloss? Lucky for us, there are plenty of cosmetic companies beginning to take note. Read on for more info on ingredients to avoid, as well […]

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In this day and age, people use their cell phones for practically everything. Taking pictures, playing music, paying bills, ordering groceries, the list goes on. With more and more people adopting a gluten-free lifestyle, the cell phone app market has taken notice and responded to our need. You can now use your phone as your friendly guide to gluten-free living. Check out these great apps that can make your day to day life a bit easier and be a huge time saver, whether ordering dinner, grocery shopping, traveling or just curious about a product. Read on to see our favorite gluten-free apps!   1. Is That Gluten-Free? For Groceries This handy app includes info on […]

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There’s nothing like a good pizza. The combination of melted mozzarella, spicy sauce and warm crust is enough to make me drool as I write this. Since cutting gluten out of my diet I have experimented quite a lot (and in my humble opinion, perfected) making gluten-free pizza crust. But to be honest, what I miss the most is coming home after a long day of work and being able to pick up the phone and order a pie when I don’t have the energy to cook. When first starting out on a gluten-free diet, a lot of people think they must bid farewell to pizza. But as awareness continues to grow, so do our […]

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There aren’t enough words to describe the love that I have for Mexican food, and even more so since I began eating gluten-free. It’s the perfect gluten-free cuisine: easy to prepare, naturally free of gluten, and super versatile. I try to make Mexican food once a week and the more practice I get, the more I realize how many different options there are and how utterly customizable this food is. Since we all know how to make the typical taco, I’ve decided to share with you a couple of my favorite non-traditional Mexican recipes. These are a huge hit with my husband (who can blame him for getting tired of brown rice pasta?), are easy […]

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Whether you’re gearing up to go to college, or you’re a parent sending off your teen, you’re undoubtedly going to experience a lot of excitement and emotion. This whirlwind of new beginnings and responsibilities can be demanding, and if you eat a gluten-free diet it certainly adds to the stress. If you’re going to college, you’ll be fully responsible for feeding yourself, possibly for the first time. Meal plans, cafeterias, food points?! As for parents, we are always concerned that our kiddos are well-fed and passing this duty on to someone else can be tough. Below we’ve provided advice, tips, resources and a list of colleges going the extra mile to help calm your nerves […]

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Studies show that people who eat vegetarian diets have lower rates of cancer, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, kidney stones, and lower blood pressure than people who eat meat. If you take the steps to make sure you’re eating a healthy, vitamin and nutrient rich diet, eating vegetarian can be incredibly healthy. That said, combining gluten-free eating with a vegetarian diet can be hard, especially because vegetarian meals heavily rely on grains. However, with gluten-free living easier than ever before, this option is much more manageable if you follow a few simple guidelines. Read on for some handy tips and tricks to maintain a healthy gluten-free, meat-free diet. – Learn which foods contain gluten: […]

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I’m sure you know the deal. 4-hour layover. Walking from one terminal to the next, pizza on your left, sandwiches on your right. Hot dogs on your left, bagels on your right. Oh! A prepackaged salad! You step closer and realize that it is filled with croutons. The skies are not so friendly to those of us who need or want to eat gluten-free. Airline terminals are notorious for breaded and fried junk and airline meals are no picnic either. How can you prepare for air travel on a gluten-free diet? Do airlines even offer gluten-free meals? What about snacks? And what options are there in the terminal? We’ve compiled this handy list of tips […]

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As we informed you last June, Dunkin Donuts introduced two gluten-free options to their menu: a cinnamon sugar donut and a blueberry muffin. These products were tested mainly in Boston and Miami, and Dunkin Donuts claimed they would be available nationwide by the end of 2013. We all rejoiced. We loved this news not just for the convenience of being able to pick up a pastry with our daily coffee runs, but because Dunkin Donuts took extra precautions to make sure these products were safe for celiacs, producing them at a separate facility and individually packaging them. Word of mouth told us that these items were selling fast, and I had faith that their recipes […]

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Learning to navigate the gluten-free aisle at your local grocery can be difficult, and the pasta section can be especially frustrating. Corn noodles? Quinoa? Brown rice? While the ever rising selection of gluten-free items is exciting, the number of options can often times be overwhelming. You can either do what I did and try out each type until you figure out what’s what (not recommended!), or you can check out the guide below. Not only will we give you a rundown of the types of gluten-free pasta out there but we’ll also clue you in regarding some of the most loved brands. Bon Appetit! Is gluten-free pasta healthy? Nutritionally speaking, gluten-free pasta is fairly similar […]

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You think you’ve learned the ropes. You know when to check ingredients, you know when something is safe, you know when to be extra careful. At least that’s what you think, until you finish a bottle of FRUIT JUICE and realize that it has oat flour and barley malt listed in the ingredients. Yes, GoodBelly Probiotic Drinks are chock full of gluten. Good Belly, a probiotic fruit drink containing live and active probiotics, is dairy-free, soy-free, certified organic, and 100% vegan. Their website ironically states that this is “just right for those of you who experience digestive upset from common food sensitivities.” No, Good Belly, it is not just right. It’s just the opposite for […]

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It’s that time of year again, and love is in the air! Of course while not everyone has a honey to shower with gifts, Valentines Day manages to bring out the sweet tooth in all of us. Whether you’ll be out on a date with your special someone, up all hours having ladies night at your local club, or drowning your sorrows in rom-coms and candy, this recipe is for you. The only thing that says “I love you” more than conversation hearts are homemade conversation hearts. So for your gluten-free loved one this year, try this special recipe. –   Homemade Conversation Hearts   Necco Sweetheart Conversation Hearts are indeed gluten-free, but pay close […]

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