On The Go « Celiac Disease
Mar 16 2010

Product Review: Annie’s Gluten-free Bunny Cookies

I am always on the lookout for on-the-go snacks for Jon. Yes, he is 13 and probably doesn’t appreciate bunny shaped cookies, but as long as his friends don’t see him eating them, he is fine with it. I have been reading different reviews on these Annie’s Bunny Cookies for the past week or so. [...]

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Jan 28 2010

Traveling Gluten-free – Teen Version

Traveling gluten-free can be a little intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be.  My son mostly travels with us, but has attended a couple of hockey tournaments out of town without us. He had to really keep track of his diet on his own.
When Jon was first diagnosed with celiac disease, the first thing I taught [...]

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Jan 26 2010

Packing a Gluten-free Lunch for School

Getting a diagnosis of Celiac Disease or gluten intolerance for your child is tough.  We, as parents, scramble to change our child’s diet immediately and that is even tougher, depending on the age of the child.  Of course the change starts at home, but the place where our children spend the most time aside from [...]

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Jan 18 2010

Gluten-Free Dining Out 101

Sometimes the best way to approach learning something new is with the mind of a student. Instead of thinking about how hard it is to dine out gluten-free, treat it like a new skill that, once mastered, will give you a lifetime of dining out with confidence.
Lesson 1: Have a plan.
If you know where you want [...]

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Sep 27 2009

What Are Your Favorite Gluten-Free Snacks?

When adjusting to the gluten-free diet, I’ve always felt that the toughest adjustment is finding gluten-free foods that can be taken “on the go.”    Whether you are planning to travel or just spend a day away from home, having access to these foods is extremely important so you don’t get stuck in a really bad [...]

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Sep 9 2009

Essential iPhone App: Is That Gluten Free?

If you have an iPhone or iPod Touch, you are probably aware of the growing number of iPhone applications which were built to help the Celiac community.   In fact, we just covered the iEatOut application last week, and the Celiac Smartlist awhile before that.  Each one seems to offer something different, and some are better [...]

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