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Can Celiac Disease Be Contagious?

My Celiac Disease is “Contagious” By Amy Burkhart MD, RD How can celiac disease be contagious? It is an autoimmune disease. You can’t “catch” celiac disease, but the number of people with celiac disease is rising. Why? The “Spread” When I moved to California,…

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Pesticides In Wheat: Their Connection To Gluten Sensitivity

Pesticides In Wheat: A Connection To Gluten SensitivityAnd Their Role In Inflammation By Amy Burkhart MD, RD Pesticides in wheat are now blamed for some cases of gluten sensitivity, and inflammation. And, we aren’t talking about the pesticide “Round-Up”. A Cause Of Gluten Sensitivity…

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Coronavirus Pandemic: Free Health And Diet Apps

Free Health and Diet AppsFrom cooking to mental health, giving, and more… By Amy Burkhart MD, RD During the coronavirus pandemic, people are cooking more at home with less food on the shelves.  Gyms are closed, stress levels up, and money is tight. Keeping…

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100% worldwide gluten-free restaurant guide

World-wide 100 Percent Gluten Free Restaurant Guide

I am so excited to launch my new world-wide 100% gluten-free restaurant guide. It is free! Traveling is one of my passions, quizzing restaurants regarding food preparation is not. Since this project started three years ago, the number of dining options that are 100%…

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100 Percent Gluten Free Gelateria

On our first day in Italy someone twisted my arm and made me try the gelato….We opted for a 100 percent gluten free gelateria we happened to find.  It was well deserved of the line out the door. The wait was short and the…

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