Center for Young Women's Health
Celiac DiseaseCeliac disease (also known as coeliac disease or celiac sprue) is the name of a condition in which the body’s own immune system overreacts to gluten, a protein found in … read more
Articles Tagged: gluten-free eating
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates, sometimes called “carbs”, are a source of energy found in grains, fruits, vegetables, and dairy foods. Carbs supply your body with the glucose (sugar) it needs for energy. Extra … read more
Gluten-Free Diet: Eating At Home vs. Away
There are two basic ways to make gluten–free foods at home. Some families choose to make their kitchen completely gluten–free by throwing out all gluten containing foods and sanitizing or … read more
Gluten-Free Diet: Foods to Avoid vs. Safe Foods
What foods do I avoid on the gluten–free diet? Following a gluten–free diet means you should remove all foods that have – or could have – gluten from your diet. … read more
Gluten-Free Diet: General Information
You’ve probably heard about the gluten-free diet on social media or from friends or family – or just from seeing products advertised as “gluten free”. Despite what some people may … read more
Gluten-Free Diet: Gluten-Free Sample Menu and Recipes
What does a typical day on the gluten–free diet look like? Gluten-Free Recipes The best resources for gluten-free recipes are the internet and gluten–free cookbooks. The GI department at Boston Children’s … read more
Gluten-Free Diet: Buying Gluten-Free Foods
How can I still eat my favorite foods? Eating and baking gluten–free has become much easier recently as more companies now make gluten–free foods. You can now buy gluten–free breads, … read more