Celiac Safe Eats added 14 new places in the last two weeks! Six in the New York Facebook group, five in the Los Angeles group, two in the San Francisco group, and one in the Paris group. Check them out and let us know what you think!

In my inbox this morning is a Google Alert: “A Pill to Treat Celiac Disease Could be Coming Soon.” Be still my heart! Ha ha.

Of course, we’ve seen these types of claims before. It sounds like a real alternative to a life-long gluten free diet, but is at best a way to avoid damage from occasional cross-contamination. If it works. If it passes all the FDA requirements. If it doesn’t have nasty side-effects. Gluten Dude puts it directly and succinctly: No…There is NOT a drug that will allow celiacs to eat gluten.

But, as someone who essentially has no symptoms from being glutened, being a little less nervous every time I eat out would be great. Some people know first-hand to avoid a restaurant that talks-the-talk, but doesn’t walk-the-walk. Not me.  Continue reading →

We’re pleased to announce a new section has been added to Celiac Safe Eats! In the Resources section you’ll find links to 100% GF restaurants (there are more than you think!), certified gluten free restaurants (fewer than we’d like), more great dining out resources from some amazing bloggers, and helpful gf travel tips!

Check out the new stuff and let us know what you think!

Because I don’t react to being glutened, I rely on outside information to find restaurants I want to try. Frustrated^[1] with searching for terms like “GF” or “gluten free,” I began using the term “celiac” to filter reviews on Yelp. Although it can be exciting to find several “celiac” reviews, I have to read each one carefully.

Not all reviews are positive.

Sometimes the reviewer says something like, “If you have celiac, don’t eat here!” Good information and I stay away from that restaurant! Continue reading →

Diagnosis

In 2011, I was diagnosed with celiac disease along with another GI condition. In hindsight, I’ve probably had celiac my whole life but never any symptoms that I recognized. On the positive side, I don’t spend days or weeks recovering from a glutening incident. I also never know if I am eating out safely.

Desire to Eat Out

I cook much more (and better) than I did before my diagnosis. However, for social and mental health reasons – as well as the need (and desire) to travel – I can’t always prepare my own meals. Because I never know if I’m being glutened, I tend to be very selective about where I eat and what I eat. Continue reading →

Gluten free beer and schnitzel! Check out Celiac Safe Eats – Munich.