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…
Arsenic In Rice Should Gluten-Free Dieters Be Worried? Arsenic in rice-should you be worried? Rice is a staple component of the gluten-free diet, so many who follow the diet are concerned. A Consumer Reports video segment titled “Why Your Child Should Eat Less Rice”…
The Microbiome and Celiac Disease by Amy Burkhart MD, RD Your Gut Bacteria Play An Important Role In Your Health The gluten-free diet may not be all that is needed to treat celiac disease. What role do the gut bacteria/microbiome play? Can probiotics help?…