When celiac disease was cured with bananas.
In the 1920s, Dr. Sidney Haas believed he had found a cure for celiac disease by proposing the “banana diet.” This diet proved successful for those with celiac disease because, incidentally, the diet did not contain gluten. It was 1945 when 2-year-old Lindy Thomson...
Did you know that some types of toothpaste contain gluten?
You think you've done everything right!The food you eat is gluten-free! You never eat in restaurants, but only at home. In fact, to make sure you're following the strictest gluten-free diet, you've gone so far as to limit your intake to fruits, vegetables, and water....
Does liquor contain gluten?
No, liquor is NOT gluten-free. According to the Beyond Celiac Foundation, liquor, a clear, distilled beverage, even when it may contain wheat, barley, or rye, is considered gluten-free due to the distillation process. So, most liquors are safe for people with celiac...
What are the best books for a healthy gluten-free lifestyle?
Today, in the global book market, you can find many books on gluten allergy, sensitivity and intolerance or celiac disease. But, to our knowledge, so far, no one in Albania has written or translated any book on this subject. Some of the books are based on scientific...
The 11-year-old winner of Masterchef Junior cooks only gluten-free recipes!
11-year-old boy, Che Spiotta, was announced the winner of Masterchef Junior, for the year 2019. Besides being talented, his other feature is that for health reasons, he only cooks gluten-free recipes. Although at first this type of diet seemed quite challenging and...
Have you ever heard of Gluten-Free Restaurant Cards for Celiacs?
These Celiac Travel.com gluten free restaurant cards are for you to print out and take with you when you dine out at a restaurant, either at home or abroad. These cards contain a brief overview of what gluten is, where it is, and how harmful it is to individuals who...
Did you know that medicines also have gluten?
“Gluten can be found in many foods, but it can also be found in the foods we use daily as well as in medicines and vitamins." This what one of the Albanian gastroenterologists, Dr. Altin Çekodhima writes on his personal website.. There are many cases where individuals...
Did you know that Prague is the best city in the world for those who maintain a gluten-free diet?
What are the best cities in the world for those on a gluten-free diet? Anyone with a specific allergy or intolerance knows very well how difficult or often impossible it is to eat out in restaurants. For these individuals, this is the biggest challenge, especially in...
Did you know what the most famous blogs dedicated to gluten-free living are?
You can now find detailed information on the internet about gluten intolerance and celiac disease, that is, about a new lifestyle. Giving up gluten brings changes not only for the individual who has to or has decided to have this lifestyle, but for all family members,...
Is vinegar gluten-free?
Yes, pure distilled vinegar is gluten-free. However, flavored and seasoned vinegars may contain gluten, most typically in the form of malt, so ingredient lists should be carefully read. If wheat protein is contained in vinegar, the label will say so.