Celiac disease and Social Situations

Today, I was inspired to write about having Celiac disease, and being in social situations. As a Celiac, I have felt rather left out of social situations. The places I used to eat at, I cannot eat at anymore. When my friends want to go to an Italian restaurant, a bar, or a diner, I never get invited. Friends of mine who barhop, never invite me because bars in my area do not carry gluten free beer. I have spoken to a few Celiacs, and there are some who also feel left out of social situations.

I have decided to write about how we can be included in social situations. Since Celiac disease is still unknown (and I say unknown because people don't really talk about the facts when it comes to Celiac disease), I think it is our duty to educate our loved ones about what we are all about.

Gluten Free Dinner Night
Wouldn't it be fun if we invited our loved ones over for an amazing gluten free dinner night? We can put on our favorite apron, wear a chefs hat, and cook up a storm! We can make some homemade gluten free bread. We can cook our favorite gluten free pasta, or another amazing gluten free entree. We can finish the night by serving a mouth-watering gluten free dessert. People will be begging for more delicious gluten free food. They won't even miss the gluten!

Gluten Free Drink Night
Bars not offering gluten free beer? How about you turn your humble abode into a bar for a night. Buy an abundance of gluten free hooch, break out the karaoke machine, and have a party!

Going to a Sunday Dinner or Potluck?
Are you going to a non-Celiac Sunday dinner, or Potluck? Here is a perfect opportunity to introduce your loved ones to the world of gluten free food. Make your favorite dish or dessert, and show them that, just because we're gluten free, it doesn't mean we can't have tasty food. Show your loved ones how amazing gluten free food tastes.

Trust me, as a Celiac, I know how lonely life can be. Today, I have experienced that loneliness. However, I have realized that I can't live my life in loneliness. If I want to feel included in society, I need to introduce those around me, to gluten free food. Being Celiac is nothing to be afraid of. The only thing that is different, is that we don't eat gluten, wheat, barley, rye, and oats. The above situations are what I am going to incorporate into my life.

Celebrities who have Celiac Disease

Getting diagnosed with Celiac Disease can be pretty tough (believe me, I remember how hard it was for me). You may be the first among your family and/or friends that has been diagnosed as Celiac. It can be lonely (even though my grandmother had it, and I was partially raised by her, she had been gone for a few years when I was diagnosed. I had no one). What gave me some comfort was that I was not alone. Some of the celebrities I look up to were also Celiac Disease sufferers. People like Elizabeth Hasselbeck and Emmy Rossum had been living with the disease for years before I was diagnosed. I researched both and learned a lot from them. Also, learning that my first celeb crush has 2 Celiacs in his family really helped me feel less alone. Here is a list of celebs who have diagnosed Celiac Disease: Elizabeth Hasselbeck (public figure) Emmy Rossum (actress) Wil Wheaton's mom and sister Meg Cabot (author) Sarah Joy Brown (actress) Joe C (rapper who frequently performed with

South Park's Gluten-Free Ebola Episode

photo credit: southparkdigital Greetings Celiac Warriors! Recently, South Park did a gluten free episode that got a lot of attention in the gluten free and Celiac communities. For the most part, the reaction has been positive. Many folks, including myself, found it hilarious. You may be wondering what the episode was about. I'm going to give you the cliff notes version: The episode starts off with the kids returning to school after their start up company fails. Then the show cuts to the teachers lounge where the teachers are discussing Mr. Mackey who has gone gluten free. Mr. Mackey comes back and starts blaming all the world's problems on gluten. A co-worker becomes annoyed by all the gluten free talk and starts screaming at Mr. Mackey to shut up. Mackey states that behavior problems are due to gluten consumption. A female teacher expresses interest in going gluten free. Later on, the boys are on the radio promoting an "epic" party. Callers ask the boys i

Celiac Women At a Decreased Risk for Hormone-Related Cancers.

When it comes to Celiac Disease, there really are not many benefits to the disease. However, research has shown that women, who have been diagnosed with Celiac Disease, are at a lower risk for hormone-related cancers, which include Endometrial, Breast, and Ovarian Cancers. Women with Celiac Disease are 15% less likely to develop Breast Cancer, 40% less likely to develop Endometrial Cancer, and 11% less like to develop Ovarian Cancer. Researchers believe that this is due to a decreased level of female hormones that promote reproductive Cancers. Sources: http://thesavvyceliac.com/2012/09/22/celiac-may-reduce-breast-cancer-in-women/ http://www.celiac.com/articles/23048/1/Women-With-Celiac-Disease-At-Lower-Risk-for-Hormone-Related-Cancers/Page1.html (photo courtesy of: http://uvahealth.com/services/digestive-health-1/images-and-docs/landing_page_main_digestive2.jpg/image_large )

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