Popular Gluten Free Beers (USA)

When you're over 21, and have Celiac disease, you may think that going out to bars with your friends won't fit into your new life. Think again. With the increase of people being diagnosed with Celiac disease, many food and beverage corporations have been able to accommodate our dietary needs.

While there may not be an abundance of gluten free beers to choose from, there are a few choice beers that have received two thumbs up by fellow Celiacs and those who are gluten intolerant.

Omission Beers- This beer is brewed with traditional beer ingredients, one of which is designed to remove gluten. Several testimonies from Celiacs and non-Celiacs alike have attested to this beer's great taste. Be forewarned: if you are a highly sensitive Celiac, exercise caution with this beer (http://omissionbeer.com/)
Bard's Beers- This beer is known as being the original sorghum malt beer. The founders of Bard's beers are fellow Celiacs, who wanted to make a great tasting gluten free beer that we could enjoy drinking at the bar. If there is one brand that you can trust, it's Bard's beer (source: http://www.bardsbeer.com/)
Redbridge beers- Probably the most well-known gluten free beer out of the bunch, Redbridge beers is a smooth tasting beer, made out of sorghum malt. I have been a fan of Redbridge beers, since I was diagnosed with Celiac disease. This gluten free beer is one of the easiest beers to find in your local liquor store (source: http://redbridgebeer.com/about/aboutRedbridge.aspx).

Having Celiac disease is quite a challenge, especially when it comes to having a night out with friends. However, as the demand to accommodate us grows, the easier it will be for us to go out with our friends, and enjoy a nice drink at the bar or pool table.

Fellow Celiacs in the US: What is your favorite gluten free beer? Where do you purchase it?

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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

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 )

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

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