The CeliAct Blog

The gluten-free diet has been widely adopted by people that don’t have celiac disease or gluten intolerance. Why? Well, in many cases there is a good reason to try it out, but there are also many misperceptions that lead people down the wrong path. Can eating gluten-free really make you lose weight? Are all of the processed gluten-free foods healthy, and, are they healthier because they don’t have gluten? Why are gluten-free items located in the “health food” section of my grocery store? There’s certainly a lot to discuss, so let’s look at these questions and more. I can still clearly remember the feeling I got when I was diagnosed with celiac. I remember feeling […]

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What if a simple vaccine and a few booster shots could allow you to eat all of the gluten-filled treats that your heart desires, without any of the painful side effects? It’s not as far off as it sounds. Boston-based biotechnology company ImmusanT is trying to do just that – and has begun early-stage clinical trials for a celiac vaccine. Their aim is to replace the gluten-free diet. Whether you’ve been gluten-free for years, or you just got started on your gluten-free journey, this is probably really difficult to imagine. So, let’s jump in and take a deeper look at what they’re developing. ImmusanT’s vaccine is called NexVax2, and let’s be clear: there is a […]

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Fruits are an important part of anybody’s diet, but for those of us on a gluten-free diet, they’re even more important. Why? If you have celiac disease or gluten intolerance, years of gluten exposure have damaged your ability to absorb nutrients, so it’s important that you make sure you’re getting all the vital nutrients and digestive help you need. Now, research has shown that following a strict gluten-free diet leads to healing of intestinal damage and the return of nutrient and mineral absorption to normal levels. On the other hand, we also know that our bodies can take a long time to heal and things like constant cross-contamination and leaky gut are leaving our intestines […]

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Preparing school lunches for our gluten-free kiddos is no simple task. While kids can oftentimes be picky eaters making mealtime complicated no matter the location, school lunches introduce even more challenges… Will the food keep until lunch time? What if his lunch is different from everyone else’s and he is embarrassed? What if the other kids make fun of him? What if he doesn’t understand the severity of his intolerance and is buying school lunch without telling me? This process can be really difficult, but luckily, there are some tricks on how to navigate this process (and I’ve also included suggestions for gluten-free lunch ideas that your munchkins will love!)…   What’s the Deal with […]

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I have searched high and low for a good gluten-free pancake recipe, but it took me until finding this one to really be able to re-create the deliciousness of the original. Not only do these easily imitate regular pancakes, I dare say they are even better. Read on for my new favorite pancake recipe. I’ll write it up just after I finish this batch… Not only are these pancakes gluten-free, they are also vegan! If you don’t have a go-to gluten-free flour mixture or prefer to make your own, make sure you use one that has xanthan gum. My favorite gluten-free flour mixes are Pamela’s Artisan Blend and Bob’s Red Mill All-Purpose Flour. The Best […]

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