Celiac Disease


Confused woman asking what is mild celiac disease

What Is Mild Celiac Disease?

What Does “Mild“ Celiac Disease Mean? By Amy Burkhart MD, RD Many people are told they have “mild celiac disease.” “ What does that mean?” Do they need a strictly gluten-free diet? Can they “cheat” once in a while since it is only mild?…

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Reasons People Follow A Gluten-Free Diet

7 Types of Gluten-Free Dieters By Amy Burkhart MD, RD What are the reasons people follow a gluten-free diet? Chefs and restaurant employees are baffled and irritated when they meticulously accommodate a gluten-free dining request, only to see the same person diving into the…

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What Causes Celiac Disease?

What Is The Cause Of Celiac Disease?One possible answer By Amy Burkhart MD, RD What causes celiac disease? How can someone who has eaten gluten their entire life suddenly become ill after ingesting it? Researchers may be close to finding an answer to these…

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The Mental Toll of the Gluten-Free Diet

By Amy Burkhart MD, RD The Mental Effects Of Following A Gluten-Free Diet The term “gluten-free” is now commonplace in our daily lives. Because of gluten’s popularity, people believe adhering to a gluten-free diet is easy. Gluten-free food is everywhere. Thus people assume it…

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100 Percent Gluten-Free Deli and Bagel Shop

Hands down the best gluten-free bagel I have ever had! Don’t miss Modern Bread and Bagel next time you are in New York City. This is the first “Deli” I have found that is 100 percent gluten-free and the line out the door proves…

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