Getting Started

When you are newly diagnosed as a Celiac, there are many questions and concerns to address. However, don't panic. Realize you will be on a learning curve for a while, and that you can't grasp it all in one day. My first bit of advice is to add this book to your library- Gluten Free Diet by Shelley Case. This book was recommended by the dietitian at our children's hospital when my daughter was diagnosed. It has more than enough information to get you started on your gluten free journey, but will become that go to book as you become more seasoned as well. IT IS A MUST HAVE! I have other gluten free diet books that I had bought at the same time, but this one is the one I refer to most often.

The Living Gluten Free Challenge

Living gluten free can be challenging. My family discovered this a little over two years ago when our teen daughter was diagnosed. It came as a complete shock since she had shown no obvious symptoms leading up to her dramatic and sudden onset of Celiac Disease. There was no known family history, and though I had heard of this condition, I essentially knew nothing. Once we had the diagnosis by biopsy, it was a steep learning curve for my daughter and our family. The task of feeding my daughter had suddenly seemed like a maze of inedible booby traps. But we got through it. And if you are a new Celiac you will adapt too. My hope with this blog is to help new Celiac's, as well as those who have been living gluten free for years, find resources to live better. You do not need to feel deprived any longer, or overwhelmed by "what can I eat?".