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The Blog Series

What to do after a celiac diagnosis: the first 90 days, common early mistakes, and when to bring in a dietitian instead of guessing.

Every August I hear some version of the same thing from parents: my kid's stomach was fine all summer and now they're complaining about it again. It's not a coincidence, and it's not usually about anything they ate. It's the transition itself.

The first week of school is the worst week to discover your child's teacher doesn't know what celiac disease actually requires. A 504 plan is how you make sure that doesn't happen BEFORE school starts!

Does stress affect celiac disease? Erin Kenny, RD breaks down the gut-brain-hormone connection and why less symptoms doesn't mean less damage.

Is alcohol gluten free? It depends on what you're drinking. Here's the celiac-safe breakdown of beer, wine, spirits, and more.

Eating gluten free at parties is harder when you didn't plan the menu. Here's how to stay safe without making it a whole thing.

Is ice cream gluten free? Sometimes, but not always. Here's what to watch for this summer if you have celiac disease.

What is a gluten challenge for celiac diagnosis? RD Erin Kenny breaks down who needs one, how much gluten is required, and what to do if you can't tolerate it.

Traveling with celiac disease takes prep, but it doesn't have to limit where you go. These gluten-free travel tips will keep you safe and actually enjoying your trip.

Celiac at a cookout? Here's what's actually safe, what's not, and how to handle the grill, marinades, and that beer question.

EDUCATION POST — PART 2 OF 2 By Erin Kenny, RD When I was first diagnosed, I had no idea gluten could be hiding in my medications. I also had no script for telling my family, and those first conversations were some of the most exhausting I'd had. Here's everything I wish someone had told me. Welcome to Part 2. If you missed Part 1, start there, we covered the gluten-free diet basics, kitchen setup, and building your care team. This picks up right where we left off. Step 5: Ch

PART 1 OF 2 By Erin Kenny, RD I remember being in my doctor's office when I got my diagnosis. In some ways I was actually relieved, because I knew going gluten-free would help me feel better and finally explain the symptoms I'd been dealing with. But the only information I walked out with was "go gluten-free," and I had no idea how overwhelming that would actually be. I thought it would be simpler than it was. After working with hundreds of clients with celiac, I know many fe

Erin Kenny, RD and celiac dietitian, shares her story and what's coming to The Celiac Space blog, real, research-backed guidance for the celiac community.

Explaining celiac disease to the people in your life is hard. Here's how to have the conversation, set expectations, and protect yourself when they don't get it yet.