Great info. I am not sure why anyone would think that fermentation process of sourdough would get rid of all gluten when the smallest amount can cause issues for celiacs.
Sorry I'm so late to the party on replying to your article! I was off grid for 2 weeks and just got back online :-) This is a fantastic article, Christina! I really appreciate being included.
I hope you enjoyed your time offline, Lori! Thank you for reading, and I'm so glad you liked the piece. I appreciate you offering a gluten-free recipe so us celiacs can still enjoy a safe version of sourdough!
Man, thanks for posting this. It's so necessary first, to have people like you that settle the facts, but two, advocate for yourself and ask questions ALWAYS.
Thank you for reading! Agreed, it’s definitely a good reminder to always double-check and ask questions before eating something if you celiac disease or an allergy.
Thank you so much for mentioning my GF starter guide! This is a great write up about the dangers of misinformation in the world of celiac. It is amazing the ignorance behind some "health" advice. I have been told more times than I can count that wheat based sourdough is "safe" for celiacs. Mind blowing.
Of course - I love what you are doing with your newsletter! It's really so frustrating (and dangerous!) when people who aren't qualified to speak about celiac disease offer health advice. I'm glad there are plenty of gluten-free recipes out there, like the ones you are creating, that celiacs can safely enjoy!
I think a great point made here is that EVEN IF we feel no damage after eating something, doesn’t mean no damage was done inside of us. That’s why tiny amounts of gluten added to things like dips and other seemingly non-bread items are so disappointing.
There is slow going on when ALL people eat ultra-processed food only instead of real food. There is damage- such as diabetes- if you eat enough junk. But it takes place slowly and you sure don’t feel it with each bite.
Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts! Exactly, just because you feel okay after eating something doesn't necessarily mean it's not affecting you internally. For celiacs specifically, I know it can be difficult to wrap your head around the potential long-term consequences if eating gluten doesn't make you feel sick in the moment!
Thank you!! Now I will send this whenever the subject comes up - which is a lot. I’m just going to mention, that this kind of thing is REALLY confusing for food service workers and can potentially cause major problems for celiac diners.
You're welcome - I'm glad you find it helpful! I totally agree with you. It's such a shame that so much misinformation is out there. It makes it so much more challenging to dine out or buy food if you have celiac disease.
Great info. I am not sure why anyone would think that fermentation process of sourdough would get rid of all gluten when the smallest amount can cause issues for celiacs.
Thank you so much! I know, it's mind-boggling to me.
I have been hearing so much about sourdough and this piece brought it all together. Excellent!
Thank you for reading! I'm so glad you enjoyed the piece!
Sorry I'm so late to the party on replying to your article! I was off grid for 2 weeks and just got back online :-) This is a fantastic article, Christina! I really appreciate being included.
I hope you enjoyed your time offline, Lori! Thank you for reading, and I'm so glad you liked the piece. I appreciate you offering a gluten-free recipe so us celiacs can still enjoy a safe version of sourdough!
Man, thanks for posting this. It's so necessary first, to have people like you that settle the facts, but two, advocate for yourself and ask questions ALWAYS.
Thank you for reading! Agreed, it’s definitely a good reminder to always double-check and ask questions before eating something if you celiac disease or an allergy.
Thank you so much for mentioning my GF starter guide! This is a great write up about the dangers of misinformation in the world of celiac. It is amazing the ignorance behind some "health" advice. I have been told more times than I can count that wheat based sourdough is "safe" for celiacs. Mind blowing.
Of course - I love what you are doing with your newsletter! It's really so frustrating (and dangerous!) when people who aren't qualified to speak about celiac disease offer health advice. I'm glad there are plenty of gluten-free recipes out there, like the ones you are creating, that celiacs can safely enjoy!
A client just asked me to clarify this the other day! Crazy how misinformation gets around!
Ugh, well, that is exactly why I wrote this article! It's hard to know what to believe sometimes.
I think a great point made here is that EVEN IF we feel no damage after eating something, doesn’t mean no damage was done inside of us. That’s why tiny amounts of gluten added to things like dips and other seemingly non-bread items are so disappointing.
There is slow going on when ALL people eat ultra-processed food only instead of real food. There is damage- such as diabetes- if you eat enough junk. But it takes place slowly and you sure don’t feel it with each bite.
Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts! Exactly, just because you feel okay after eating something doesn't necessarily mean it's not affecting you internally. For celiacs specifically, I know it can be difficult to wrap your head around the potential long-term consequences if eating gluten doesn't make you feel sick in the moment!
Thank you!! Now I will send this whenever the subject comes up - which is a lot. I’m just going to mention, that this kind of thing is REALLY confusing for food service workers and can potentially cause major problems for celiac diners.
You're welcome - I'm glad you find it helpful! I totally agree with you. It's such a shame that so much misinformation is out there. It makes it so much more challenging to dine out or buy food if you have celiac disease.
I love learning from you! 🍞
Thank you for reading! I feel like the health misinformation has been picking up big time lately!