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Celiac Disease and Food Allergies

Celiac Disease and Food Allergies | Helping You Find a Healthy and Safe Balance in Your Life So You Can Thrive Above the Barriers of a Food-Related Disease

I have been Gluten-Free for 16+ years now due to Celiac Disease. I want to help you find a healthy and safe balance in your life so you and thrive above the barriers of a food-related disease! Here is a page where I will link all my gluten-free/allergy-free related posts to help you on your journey!

If you need any support, have questions, or need some advice, I will gladly be willing to help! Just reach out here!

You can also join our community Facebook support group here.

My Health Journey:

  • Feel The Burn
  • Good Riddance Gluten
  • Why I'm Grateful For My Celiac Disease

Gluten and Allergy-Free Living Posts:

  • Celiac Disease: A Medical Overview
  • The Signs & Symptoms Of Celiac Disease
  • Why & How To Get Screened & Tested For Celiac Disease
  • Keeping A Safe Gluten-Free Kitchen
  • Food Allergy Safety During The Holidays
  • How To Entertain When You Have Food Allergies
  • 8 Steps To Success When Eating Out Gluten-Free
  • Gluten-Free Grilling Tips
  • Hidden Sources Of Gluten
  • Gluten-Free Myths...Debunked!
  • The ABCs Of Celiac Disease
  • The Wonderful World Of Gluten-Free Grains
  • My Gluten-Free Pantry
  • Gluten-Free Products To Try
  • Top Product Picks From Gluten-Free Bloggers
  • My Favorite Gluten-Free Products
  • The Best Gluten-Free, Allergy-Friendly Cereal & Granola List
  • A Guide To Gluten-Free Flours
  • The Best Grain-Free Starches And Carbohydrates
  • Whats Does A Day Of Gluten-Free Meals Look Like?
  • How To Help Ease A "Glutened" Stomach
  • The Young And The Celiac: Advice For Embracing Your Young Gluten-Free Life
  • The 2014 Gluten-Free Challenge
  • The Gluten-Free Community
  • Celiac Disease Is Not An Allergy
  • 6 Steps For A Safe Gluten-Free College Experience
  • Dorm Room Organization For Food Allergies
  • The Quick & Dirty Guide To Cross-Contamination Prevention
  • The #1 Thing You Need To Know About Celiac Disease
  • "Hello My Name Is..." Introducing Yourself As A Celiac
  • Missing Out On More Than Just The Gluten
  • Gluten-Free Gifts For The Newly Diagnosed Celiac
  • Gluten-Free Gifts For Kids
  • 13 Gifts To Stock A New Gluten-Free Kitchen
  • 5 Year Gluten-Free Anniversary + 5 Things I've Learned
  • 7 Gems Of Gluten-Free Wisdom
  • The 7 Best Ways You Can Empower A Celiac Or Food Allergic Child
  • Do You Pay The "Hidden Tax" For Your Child's Food Allergy Safety?

Eat This Not That! Gluten-Free Edition:

  • Part 1

The "What To Avoid" Series:

  • What To Avoid With Celiac Disease
  • What To Avoid With A Soy Allergy
  • What To Avoid With An Egg Allergy
  • What To Avoid With A Dairy Allergy
  • What To Avoid With A Corn Allergy
  • What To Avoid With A Wheat Allergy
  • What To Avoid With A Tree Nut Allergy
  • What To Avoid With A Peanut Allergy
  • What To Avoid With A Shellfish Allergy
  • What To Avoid With A Nightshade Allergy
  • What To Avoid With A Fish Allergy
  • What To Avoid With A Sesame Allergy

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What To Avoid With A Dairy Allergy 🚫🥛 Dairy What To Avoid With A Dairy Allergy 🚫🥛

Dairy is hiding in more than just milk and cheese! Learn all the ingredient and food terms you need to lookout for when reading labels and menus! Also specific cooking terms that typically mean dairy is involved! 🥛🧀🧈🍨

🟥 Red flag = contains dairy (full stop, do not pass go!)
🟨 Yellow flag = might contain dairy (check manufactoring, contact brands, sourcing, don’t assume!)

🤝 Share to spread awareness and save lives
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#dairyallergy #dairyfree #foodallergies #foodallergy #foodallergyawareness #foodallergymom #dairyfreelife #dairyfreeliving #nodairy
Sweet, buttery, caramely, chewy, coconutty goodnes Sweet, buttery, caramely, chewy, coconutty goodness in one nostalgic bite! 🥥
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Vegan Coconut Chewies (Chewy Coconut Bars) 😋
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These Chewy Coconutty Bars Of Bliss are:👇
Gluten-Free ❤️
Allergy-Free 🧡
Vegan 💛
Easy, One-Bowl, Simple 7 Ingredients💚
Make-Ahead + Freezer-Friendly💙
Perfect Dessert For Potlucks & Occasions 💜
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Coconut Chewies are the sweet, buttery, chewy coconut bars just like grandma used to make! This easy one-bowl dessert recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and allergy-free! Made with rich dairy-free brown butter, caramely brown sugar, and loads of shredded coconut, these coconut blondies are ultra chewy on the inside and crisp on the outside! 🎉
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Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog!
https://strengthandsunshine.com/vegan-coconut-chewies/
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#coconutchewies #coconut #blondies #vegandessert #glutenfreedessert #glutenfree #vegan #allergyfree
When you can’t decide between pumpkin bread vs b When you can’t decide between pumpkin bread vs banana bread...🎃🍌🍞
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Gluten-Free Pumpkin Banana Bread (Vegan, Allergy-Free) 🤤🎃🍌🍞
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This Pumpkiny Bananany Loaf is 👇
Gluten-Free ❤️
Allergy-Free 🧡
Vegan & Vegetarian 💛
Kid-Friendly 💚
Quick & Easy, 9 Simple Ingredients 💙
Make-Ahead & Freezer-Friendly 💜
Perfect Fall Breakfast, Dessert, or Snack 💗
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Literally, what are we doing if we’re not combining the two coziest quick breads into one? Naturally moist and sweet from real pumpkin and ripe bananas, which makes it perfect for a gluten-free recipe that needs extra moisture and an eggless recipe since pumpkin and banana are OG vegan egg replacements! This gluten-free pumpkin banana bread is a blank slate for any cozy add-ins you can dream of, but its simplicity is what makes it shine on its own! 😋🙌
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! 👆👆
https://strengthandsunshine.com/gluten-free-pumpkin-banana-bread/
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#pumpkinbread #bananabread #pumpkinbananabread #fallbaking #glutenfree #vegan #allergyfree #glutenfreebaking #veganbaking
When you can’t decide between pumpkin bread vs b When you can’t decide between pumpkin bread vs banana bread...🎃🍌🍞
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Gluten-Free Pumpkin Banana Bread (Vegan, Allergy-Free) 🤤🎃🍌🍞
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This Pumpkiny Bananany Loaf is 👇
Gluten-Free ❤️
Allergy-Free 🧡
Vegan & Vegetarian 💛
Kid-Friendly 💚
Quick & Easy, 9 Simple Ingredients 💙
Make-Ahead & Freezer-Friendly 💜
Perfect Fall Breakfast, Dessert, or Snack 💗
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Literally, what are we doing if we’re not combining the two coziest quick breads into one? Naturally moist and sweet from real pumpkin and ripe bananas, which makes it perfect for a gluten-free recipe that needs extra moisture and an eggless recipe since pumpkin and banana are OG vegan egg replacements! This gluten-free pumpkin banana bread is a blank slate for any cozy add-ins you can dream of, but its simplicity is what makes it shine on its own! 😋🙌
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! 👆👆
https://strengthandsunshine.com/gluten-free-pumpkin-banana-bread/
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#pumpkinbread #bananabread #pumpkinbananabread #fallbaking #glutenfree #vegan #allergyfree #glutenfreebaking #veganbaking
Celiac Disease is NOT a food allergy 🚫🍞 So Celiac Disease is NOT a food allergy 🚫🍞

So many people still confuse the two, but it’s an autoimmune disease, not an allergy. That means gluten doesn’t cause an immediate allergic reaction resulting in hives or swelling…it causes your immune system to attack your small intestine longterm. 

This distinction matters because:
👉 There’s no medication or quick fix
👉 The only treatment is a strict, lifelong gluten-free diet
👉 Mislabeling it as an “allergy” is scientifically incorrect. There is no such thing as a gluten allergy.

Swipe through to learn why the distinction is inportant and why accurate education and awareness is paramount. Let’s set the record straight and not mislabel our disease when speaking about it. 💛

🤝 Share with someone misusing the term
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#celiacdisease #celiacawareness #autoimmune #celiac #autoimmunedisease #glutenfree #glutenfreeliving #glutenfreelifestyle #glutenfreelife
Sweet, buttery, caramely, chewy, coconutty goodnes Sweet, buttery, caramely, chewy, coconutty goodness in one nostalgic bite! 🥥
*
Vegan Coconut Chewies (Chewy Coconut Bars) 😋
*
These Chewy Coconutty Bars Of Bliss are:👇
Gluten-Free ❤️
Allergy-Free 🧡
Vegan 💛
Easy, One-Bowl, Simple 7 Ingredients💚
Make-Ahead + Freezer-Friendly💙
Perfect Dessert For Potlucks & Occasions 💜
*
Coconut Chewies are the sweet, buttery, chewy coconut bars just like grandma used to make! This easy one-bowl dessert recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and allergy-free! Made with rich dairy-free brown butter, caramely brown sugar, and loads of shredded coconut, these coconut blondies are ultra chewy on the inside and crisp on the outside! 🎉
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Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog!
https://strengthandsunshine.com/vegan-coconut-chewies/
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#coconutchewies #coconut #blondies #vegandessert #glutenfreedessert #glutenfree #vegan #allergyfree
8 Steps for a Safe Gluten-Free College Experience 8 Steps for a Safe Gluten-Free College Experience 🎓

Going gluten-free at college for the first time? 🤔

Swipe through to learn how to protect yourself, eat safely without fear of cross-contact, and actually enjoy campus life with celiac disease 🎉

🤝 Share with a college celiac
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#celiacdisease #celiacawareness #celiac #glutenfree #glutenfreeliving #glutenfreelifestyle #college #collegeceliac #glutenfreeincollege #collegetips
A vegan salad that can even satisfy meat-eaters 🤔
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Cold Middle Eastern Lentil Salad (Vegan, Gluten-Free) 🥗🤤
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This Lovely Lentil Salad is 👇
Gluten-Free ❤️
Allergy-Free 🧡
Vegan & Vegetarian 💛
Kid-Friendly 💚
Quick & Easy, Protein-Packed Meal 💙
Make-Ahead & Meal Prep Gem 💜
Great For Lunches, Dinners, Sides, & Potlucks 💗
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This Cold Middle Eastern Lentil Salad is healthy, delicious, and packed with plant-based protein. Packed with crisp cucumber, red onion, roasted red pepper, fresh herbs, and a spiced lemon vinaigrette. Naturally gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-free, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for meal prep and served for lunch, dinner, or as a side dish. 🙌
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! 👆👆
https://strengthandsunshine.com/cold-middle-eastern-lentil-salad/
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#lentilsalad #middleeasterncuisine #veganlunch #glutenfree #vegan #allergyfree