Help for people with Celiac Disease

The Center for Celiac Research (CFCR) is constantly working to increase the awareness of celiac disease among health care professionals including primary and subspecialty physicians, nurses, dietitians, public and private health care providers, food regulatory agencies, legislators, and the general population.

Our educational initiatives with the North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN), the Children’s Digestive Health and Nutrition Foundation, and Practical Gastroenterology are listed below:

• Celiac Disease Evaluation & Management - CD-Rom and website offers a comprehensive source of information and educational tools for people with CD, their families and the medical professional.

• Clinical Practice Guideline Summary for the Diagnosis and Treatment of CD in Children.

• Gluten-Free Diet Guide for Families

• Celiac Diet Series with Practical Gastroenterology

Nearly Normal Cooking for Gluten-Free Eating 

Jules Shepard, a long-time lover of all baked goodies, was diagnosed with life-altering celiac disease in 1999. Until that time, she had suffered through nearly ten years of misdiagnoses and a roller coaster of gastrointestinal symptoms. Transitioning from a steady diet of pizza, pasta and bagels to rice, beans and bananas was incredibly difficult, particularly without the aid of any tasteful specialty cookbooks or gluten-free mixes.

As an avid cook and good Southern woman, Jules attempted to continue creating delicious meals and tempting treats for her family and friends. But when they could stand gluten-free food no longer, she set about to revolutionize recipes without gluten. With the goal of making gluten-free food taste nearly normal, Jules spent years experimenting with various grains and flours to formulate recipes that offer a fresh and tasty approach to living and eating without missing the wheat or gluten.

Nearly Normal Cooking for Gluten-Free Eating is the culmination of cluniary experiments, research and insights into gluten-free life. In a world where gluten-free food has nearly always been synonymous with enjoyment-free food, this badly needed guidebook will help all those with gluten intolerance begin to live the "nearly normal" life they so deserve.  In a genial and easy-to-read manner, Jules shares tips and tricks of cooking gluten-free so that no one will ever know the difference.

To order this book, click here. 50% of all proceeds go towards funding Celiac Disease research.

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