Should individuals with autoimmune disease receive the COVID-19 vaccine? The approval of COVID-19 vaccines has brought with it hope, excitement, as well as concerns. The American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA) is dedicated to the eradication of autoimmune diseases and the alleviation of suffering and the socioeconomic impact of autoimmunity through fostering and facilitating collaboration […]
Spoonful!
A FREE App for People with Gluten Issues Erin Heidenreich, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), has celiac disease. Erin understands the physical, emotional, and mental hurdles faced by those in our community who are gluten-free. Erin helped develop Spoonful!, a new app for gluten-free grocery shopping. Open the app and scan the barcode of a […]
The Nourished Festival
Gluten-Free & Allergen-Friendly ONLINE Festival Do you suffer from food allergies? Do you have Celiac disease? This free online food festival is for you! The Nourished Festivals are the largest and fastest growing special diet consumer events in the U.S. Started in 2007, the events are professionally managed and have expanded from one to eight […]
Is it a Gluten Sensitivity or Fructans Causing Your Belly Pain?
Some people who think they have a gluten sensitivity may actually have an intolerance to fructans. What are Fructans? Fructans are naturally occurring carbohydrates found in common foods like wheat, fruits, vegetables, and legumes. Fructans are made of a chain of fructose molecules. In order to digest fructans, our small intestine must break the bonds […]
Gluten and Celiac Disease
If your child has been diagnosed with Celiac disease they must avoid eating gluten, a key protein in wheat, barley, and rye. Celiac disease is a disease of the digestive system. Specifically, the small intestine becomes damaged because the child is “allergic” to gluten. The small intestine is responsible for absorbing all your nutrients, minerals, and […]
