Help – and where to find it
Good places to visit.
Email me if you want to be included in my blog listing (see below).
Do You Have Celiac? (National Foundation For Celiac Awareness)
http://www.celiaccentral.org/
Complete the symptoms checklist indicated on the menu bar of the website. Results may indicate that you should ask your doctor for a blood test. This site has good information, resources, and support connections.
University of Maryland Center for Celiac Research
http://www.celiaccenter.org/
Excellent resource – their goal is to increase awareness and provide clinical care, diagnostic support, and education for the celiac disease community (celiac guru and “Italian matinee idol,” Dr. Alessio Fasano, is the director).
Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University
http://www.celiacdiseasecenter.columbia.edu
Excellent resource for information on research, patient care, clinical epidemiology, and education. They diagnose and treat more than 2000 patients annually from around the world. Dr. Peter Green is the director of the Center and author of Celiac Disease: A Hidden Epidemic.
Celiac Disease Foundation
http://celiac.org/
This site has a variety of downloadable PDF files for educational use (Quick Start GF Diet Guide, brochures, educational materials).
Celiac Disease Awareness Campaign (National Institutes of Health)
http://www.celiac.nih.gov
Celiac disease information from the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (they have lots of educational materials and resources, many you can order for free).
Gluten Intolerance Group of North America
http://www.gluten.net
Good resource with downloadable educational publications.
North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition
http://www.naspghan.or
Clinical guidelines, research publications, pediatric gastroenterology, and nutrition information on celiac disease.
Children’s Digestive Health and Nutrition Foundation
http://www.celiachealth.org/
The CDHNF’s Celiac Disease website has information and educational tools for people with celiac disease and for the medical professionals who treat them.
Celiac Sprue Association
http://www.csaceliacs.org/
Good support group website. Lots of information, resources, kid’s connection, current research, and gluten-free recipes.
Celiac Sprue Association – Denver Metro Chapter
http://www.geocities.com/csadenver17/
Good, local support group with over 500 members. Bi-monthly meetings are held on the first Thursday of even numbered months. Excellent contact for people with celiac disease.
Celiac.com
http://celiac.com/
Provides resources and information for people on gluten-free diets due to celiac disease, gluten intolerance, dermatitis herpetiformis, wheat allergy, or other health reasons. Contains the “Gluten-Free Mall” – an online shopping resource since 1998.
University of Chicago Medical Center Celiac Disease Program
http://www.uchospitals.edu/specialties/celiac
Good celiac disease fact sheets (PDF downloads) although some of the statistics are slightly
outdated (but overall, very good resources).
Stanford University Medical Center Celiac Sprue Clinic
http://www.stanfordhospital.com
General information on celiac disease, diagnosis, treatment, and the importance of follow-up care.
Clan Thompson’s Celiac Site
http://www.clanthompson.com
Website dedicated to information about celiac disease. The “Ask The Experts” section is helpful and answers many FAQ about celiac.
Sweet Escape Pastries, LLC
www.SweetEscPastries.com
Gluten-free, nut-free – but totally yummy desserts and pastries. This bakery is in Longmont, CO if you need birthday cakes, wedding cakes, or baked goods. They may also be able to accommodate dairy-free customers with notice. Check them out!
Authentic Foods
http://www.authenticfoods.com/
Good website dedicated to gluten-free products. Excellent selection of GF flours and mixes. Online Authentic Foods Market for internet orders. Very convenient, although a bit expensive.
Glutenfreeda
http://www.glutenfreeda.com/
Gluten free recipes and resources since 1999.
Triumph Dining
http://blog.triumphdining.com/
Triumph Dining helps you take the guess work out of shopping, dining out, and traveling gluten-free.
Bob’s Red Mill
http://www.bobsredmill.com/gluten_free_info
Bob’s Red Mill whole grain foods has a section dedicated to gluten-free products, information, and recipes. Good source for products.
Whole Food’s Gluten-Free Bakehouse
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/products/bakery/gf_bakehouse.html
Whole Food’s dedicated gluten-free facility located in Raleigh, NC
Learn more about GF living, frequently asked questions, product ingredients, recipes, and a comprehensive list of Whole Food’s gluten free products.
Living Without Magazine (Lifestyle guide for people with food allergies)
http://www.livingwithout.com
The Gluten Free Lifestyle (Suzanne Bowland)
http://www.theglutenfreelifestyle.com/
Culinary classes, lectures, and good information on living and cooking gluten-free – and it’s local! Wonderful resources and fun social events.
Kimball Genetics, Inc.
www.kimballgenetics.com
National testing lab specializing in DNA analysis and antibody testing for celiac disease (other tests also available). Excellent personal attention and expert genetic counseling and interpretation of test results. Located in Denver.
Wheat Free America
http://wheatfreeamerica.com/
Resource for living gluten-free.
Association of European Coeliac Societies (AOECS)
http://www.aoecs.org/
Umbrella organization of the European Coeliac Society; dedicated to international matters of interest to members of the coeliac community.
CeliacChicks.com
http://www.celiacchicks.com/
The cool guide to a hip and healthy celiac lifestyle!
Gluten Free Restaurant Awareness Program
http://www.glutenfreerestaurants.org/
A gluten-free dining guide.
Gluten-Free On The Go
http://www.gluten-free-onthego.com/aboutUs.asp
Gluten-free travel resources in the UK, France, and Italy; good site if you’re traveling and need information on GF restaurants, etc.
R.O.C.K. (Raising Our Celiac Kids)
http://www.celiac.com/st_prod.html?p_prodid=649
http://www.glutenfreedom.net/page.asp?itemid=15
Wonderful resources for raising kids with celiac disease. Good support group information and educational resources.
Wild Oats Gluten-Free Guide
http://www.wildoats.com/content/13202_GlutenFreeGuide.pdf
Download the Wild Oats Gluten-Free Product Guide.
The Mayo Clinic
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/celiac-disease/DS00319
Basic information about celiac disease; screening, diagnosis, complications, signs and symptoms.
Celiac Handbook
http://www.celiachandbook.com/resources.html
A wealth of information on living and loving the gluten-free life.
Favorite Blogs and Websites
http://glutenfreemom.typepad.com/
http://ramblingspoon.com/blog/
http://glutenfreegirl.blogspot.com/
http://accidentalscientist.blogspot.com/
http://glutenfreebay.blogspot.com/
http://cindalouskitchenblues.blogspot.com/
http://aprovechar.danandsally.com/
http://glutenagogo.blogspot.com/
http://figsandlavender.blogspot.com/
http://glutenguide.blogspot.com/
http://www.leitesculinaria.com
http://www.celiacchicks.com/
http://www.glutenfreemall.com/
http://www.bookofyum.com/blog/
http://www.iamglutenfree.blogspot.com/
http://www.glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.com/
http://www.savorypalate.com/
http://glutenfreesteve.wordpress.com/
http://thegoodeatah.blogspot.com/
http://glutenfreekay.blogspot.com/
Favorite G-F Cookbooks (these are just a few of many)
Living Gluten-Free Answer Book
by Suzanne Bowland
Practical answers to living the gluten-free lifestyle!
Beyond Rice Cakes: A Young Person’s Guide to Cooking, Eating & Living Gluten Free
by Vanessa L. Maltin (Can be purchased through Amazon.com or through the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness website at
http://www.celiaccentral.org/)
Great resource for high school and college-aged kids.
Cooking Free: 200 Flavorful Recipes for People with Food Allergies and Multiple Food Sensitivities by Carol Fenster (she lives in Denver)
Good information, conversion tables, recipes and tips for living GF. Carol has an assortment of gluten-free cookbooks and is about to publish another one. She is one of the pioneers of the GF cooking world. She’s a wonderful source of knowledge!
CalciYum: Delicious Calcium-Rich, Dairy-Free, Vegetarian Recipes
by David and Rachelle Bronfman
Although NOT a gluten-free cookbook, this is a good resource for high calcium recipes for people with celiac who also have dairy intolerance issues.
Gluten-Free Baking Classics
by Annalise G. Roberts (Foreword by Dr. Peter H.R. Green, Celiac Disease specialist)
Great GF baking resource and cookbook.
Whole Grains Every Day Every Way
by Lorna Lass
This is NOT a gluten-free cookbook, but is a WONDERFUL resource for cooking alternative grains.
Gluten-Free Diet: A Comprehensive Resource Guide
by Shelley Case, Dietician
Thorough directory for gluten-free products, information, and recipes.