Traveling Gluten-Free In Ecuador Gluten-free travel tips for Ecuador are scarce. To make traveling to Ecuador easier for the next gluten-free traveler, I decided to diverge from my usual medical articles and share information about traveling gluten-free in Ecuador. It is a fantastic country,…
Does Gluten Cause Keratosis Pilaris (a.k.a. Chicken Skin)?By Amy Burkhart MD, RD Chicken skin is a term commonly used for the skin condition keratosis pilaris. According to “Dr. Google,” this rash on the backs of arms, cheeks, and thighs is made worse by eating…
By Amy Burkhart, MD RD Gluten-free Oreos are coming to market soon. This is a big deal to a lot of people. While many folks on restricted diets are happy about gluten-free Oreos because an old favorite is available to them, for me, the…
What Is Gluten-Free? What We Know And What’s New For 2021? By Amy Burkhart MD, RD What does gluten-free mean? It is still everywhere; labels, menus, and even in the movies! Let’s explain what gluten is, what gluten-free means in 2021. Let’s catch…
Covid And Gluten Intolerance- How Are They Connected? By Amy Burkhart MD, RD With Covid-19 raging, I have begun to see providers recommend a gluten-free diet to help with the lingering symptoms experienced by some who’ve had Covid-19. This line of thinking may stem…