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10 Communication Strategies to Decline Gluten-Free Food by Selena De Vries, RD
Having to turn down well-intentioned family member’s gluten free food or interrogate family members or friends on the ingredients used to make a gluten free dish, is by far, the most dreaded conversation a celiac will encounter. Am I right? I know this topic tops the list for me, hands down, for sure.
30 Ways to Make Your Celiac Friend Feel Normal by Selena De Vries, Celiac Dietitian
A diagnosis of celiac disease can be overwhelming. Often times, those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity will deny food-related invitations due to the fact that they “don’t even want to deal with it.” Replacing food with fun takes the pressure off while your friend or family member adjusts to the gluten-free diet. Selena has some great ideas!
Selena De Vries, Celiac Dietitian, Unlocks the Potential of Dried Plums
For those suffering from celiac disease, dried plums can help close the nutritional gap in many ways by improving bone and digestive health and managing blood sugar levels. Delicious too, in Selena’s Gluten Free Dark Chocolate and Dried Plum Energy Bars!
Selena De Vries, RD Talks Gluten Free on a Budget: Healthy Breakfast Swaps
I hear it from clients all the time, “the gluten free diet is expensive.” And, while, there is certainly some truth to that for a minority of products, there are a multitude of ways to stay on budget, while still eating safely and I am excited to share them with you!
Selena De Vries, RD Shares 10 Gluten-Free Foods That Always Fill Her Grocery Basket
Ever wonder what is in a celiac dietitian’s grocery cart? Well, now is your chance! These foods are always stocked in our house, making meals easy to throw together with the pantry staples I keep in our cupboard, too (a post for another time).
Selena De Vries, RD Shares Yummy Recipe for Mango Kiwi Kefir Smoothie
This smoothie is packed with immune boosting foods such as ginger and kefir so it is perfect for the fall and winter season to help prevent the cold and flu.
Selena De Vries, RD Shares Three Simple Strategies to Improve Digestion on the Gluten-Free Diet
On a gluten free diet, but still feel unwell? Tip the scales in favor of better digestion and vitality!
Okanagan Rawsome’s Fall Recipe Returns to Root Vegetables
Fall is the perfect time to dig into root crops and cabbages. Spice up these nutritional power houses with herbs for delicious stews, soups and casseroles on cloudy or rainy days.
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Ask the Celiac Dietitian – Selena De Vries, RD
I’m a celiac – should I be taking supplements?
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Ask the Celiac Dietitian – Selena De Vries, RD
“It’s been two years since I went gluten free but my energy levels are decreasing even though all my lab results are within normal.”
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Ask the Celiac Dietitian – Selena De Vries, RD
- “I remember the day as if it were yesterday. It was the day where someone else (besides my partner) attempted to cook gluten free for me.”
