Celiac Mom R.D.: Last Day Minerals You May Need

Celiac Mom R.D.: Last Day Minerals You May Need: 3.  I ron Iron is needed to carry oxygen throughout the body's cells so they can produce energy.  It has been said up to 30% of the...

Celiac Mom R.D.: Day 1 Of 2 Minerals You May Need

Celiac Mom R.D.: Day 1 Of 2 Minerals You May Need: Most minerals we need we get from the foods we eat.  Sometimes we just can't consume enough, and this can lead to deficiencies.  Many...

Celiac Mom R.D.: Who Should Be Tested For Celiac Disease

Celiac Mom R.D.: Who Should Be Tested For Celiac Disease: So should you be tested for celiac disease? Anyone with a first degree relative with celiac disease should be  tested.  This would be a ...

Celiac Mom R.D.: Risks Of Untreated Celiac Disease

Celiac Mom R.D.: Risks Of Untreated Celiac Disease: If celiac goes undiagnosed, it can lead to many complications.  It can lead to the follow: infertility bone loss nerve damage anemia ...

Food Recall Evirokidz Cereal

Natures path foods are recalling various
Envirokidz brand cereals from the stores
because they many contain wheat and gluten
which are not declared on the label.  This
includes: Gorilla munch corn puffs
                Jungle munch cinnamon
                Choco chimps chocolate

What Is Celiac Disease?

Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition which
involves an immune reaction to the gluten protein,
found I wheat, rye and barley products.  This immune
reaction results in the inflammation of the small
intestine, which can result in digestive issues and
problems such as anemia, gas, bloating and diarrhea.

Symptoms are often revolved around digestive issues.
The only treatment at this time is a strict gluten
free diet.

Celiac Mom R.D.: Celiacs and Dining Halls

Celiac Mom R.D.: Celiacs and Dining Halls: The question is, are dining halls that state they are gluten free, safe for  people with Celiac? There are signs stating gluten free in ma...

Celiac Mom R.D.: Day 3 Of 3 Know Your Micronutrients

Celiac Mom R.D.: Day 3 Of 3 Know Your Micronutrients: Micro nutrients are nutrients required by the body throughout life in small amounts to orchestrate a range of physiological functions.  T...

Celiac Mom R.D.: Day 2 Of 3 Know Your Micronutrients

Celiac Mom R.D.: Day 2 Of 3 Know Your Micronutrients: Continuing the importance of Micro nutrients in your diet, function and dietary sources of them. Vitamin B3 - The function of this vitami...

Celiac Mom R.D.: Day 1 Of 3 Know Your Micronutrients

Celiac Mom R.D.: Day 1 Of 3 Know Your Micronutrients: A Micro nutrient is a chemical element or substance required in trace amounts for the normal growth and development of living organisms. H...

Celiac Mom R.D.: Fat soluble Vitamins

Celiac Mom R.D.: Fat soluble Vitamins: Fat Soluble Vitamins namely vitamins A, D, E, and K dissolve in fat and are stored in fat throughout the body. Vitamin A - The function o...

Celiac Mom R.D.: Day 1 Of 2 Macro Minerals

Celiac Mom R.D.: Day 1 Of 2 Macro Minerals: Macro minerals are inorganic nutrients that the human body requires in large amounts because they carry out several critical bodily functi...

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Celiac Mom R.D.: What Is Gluten?

Celiac Mom R.D.: What Is Gluten?: Getting back to the basics, what is gluten?   Gluten is a protein found in wheat and all related grains (bulgur, einkkorn, durum, semolina...

Celiac Mom R.D.: What Is Gluten Intolerance And Gluten Sensitivity?...

Celiac Mom R.D.: What Is Gluten Intolerance And Gluten Sensitivity?...: Gluten intolerance and sensitivity are now recognized by the medical community.  These terms are used to describe someone who has a react...