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Advocacy Spotlight: The Power of Youth Advocates
“By sharing your experience authentically, you can help others recognize why change is needed.” – Aadya S. The Celiac Disease Foundation relies on the celiac disease community to use their…
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1 in 100
Number of people worldwide affected by celiac disease
50%
Diagnosed patients who still report symptoms while on gluten-free diet
1 in 10
Related family members who also have celiac disease
2x/4x
Increased risk of coronary artery disease/small bowel cancers
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🌾 Is gluten-free wheat starch tolerated by people with celiac disease? Or is it too good to be true?
This 3 minute article on Eat! Gluten-Free by Anne Lee, EdD, RDN, LD answers questions about how wheat starch is made, and what considerations to take if you have celiac disease vs a wheat allergy.
Read the full article at https://eat-gluten-free.celiac.org
Adjusting to a celiac disease diagnosis takes time. But with support from friends and loved ones, healthcare providers, dietitians, and the celiac disease community, navigating the gluten-free diet can become more manageable.
#CeliacDisease #Celiac #GlutenFreeLife
POV: You packed the perfect picnic basket. 🧺🥨
Good company? Check.
Sunny weather? Check.
Gluten-free Snyder’s pretzels? Always.
Proud Sponsor @snyders_hanover helps make sure there’s room for everyone at the picnic. 💙
The Celiac Disease Foundation relies on voices from the celiac disease community to help push for better policies and outcomes. The voices of young people with celiac disease can be especially powerful, like youth advocate, Aadya S.
From winning an essay contest to attending our Advocacy Summit in Washington D.C., Aadya has used her lived experience to advocate for policies that will improve the lives of those with celiac disease. Thank you, Aadya, for your continued advocacy!
Read more at celiac.org
#CeliacDisease #YouthAdvocacy
This National S`mores Day, get your fix of melty chocolate and perfectly toasted marshmallow sandwiched between Proud Sponsor Crunchmaster crackers for that signature crunch with a twist—banana! 🍌
Get the recipe on https://eat-gluten-free.celiac.org/
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Get back-to-school-ready with Celiac Disease Foundation resources!
From kindergarten through college, students with celiac disease deserve learning environments that understand and support their needs. The Celiac Disease Foundation provides comprehensive resources for students, their families, educators, and food service professionals—so every student with celiac disease has the resources they need to succeed at school!
#BacktoSchool #GlutenFree #Celiac
Did you know that 10% of people newly diagnosed with celiac disease have low iron levels due to decreased nutrient absorption?
Dietitian Anne Lee covers the connection between celiac disease and iron deficiency anemia, plus lots of great ingredients to add to your diet to boost your iron levels!
Check out the 3 minute read on eat-gluten-free.celiac.org
#GlutenFree #GlutenFreeRecipes #CeliacDisease
Do you have “tummy issues” after working out?
When you have celiac disease, you’re on alert for accidental gluten exposure, but sometimes other things can mimic gluten-exposure symptoms.
The problem could be one of these 6 things ...
