Search
Favorite Stories
- Honey Garlic Chicken Wings
- Creamy Roasted Garlic Butternut Squash Soup
- Valentine's Day Chocolate Covered Strawberries
- Fried Mac and Cheese Balls
- Holiday Crepes
- Roast Beef Tenderloin with Mushrooms and White Wine Cream Sauce
- Butternut Squashed-The Side Dish You Need at Your Holiday Dinners
- Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
- Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- Coconut Curry Zoodle Soup
Made Possible By
Gluten Free Homemaker
May is Celiac Awareness Month
What is Celiac disease? The simple answer is a person with gluten intolerance. We talked with Linda, The Gluten Free Homemaker, who was diagnosed with Celiac disease back in 2000. As Linda explains, “Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease that is triggered by the protein gluten which is found in wheat, rye, barley, and contaminated oats. When gluten is consumed, the body attacks itself. Specifically, it damages the villi which line the small intestine. This damage results in malabsorption of nutrients.” The unfortunate thing is that when someone is affected with Celiac disease, if they eat wheat, their body […]