the gluten dude blog
I started this blog in October of 2011. Why? I had a lot to say about living with celiac disease. And what I was mostly finding online did not align with my feelings and experiences of being gluten-free and dealing with the trials and tribulations of our fun little autoimmune disease. And while it took me a bit of time, I found my voice and an awesome community.
Over 780 blog posts and 36,000 comments later, while I may have slowed down my pace a bit, the journey continues. You can select a category or month below, use the search icon above or just browse around. Either way...enjoy and I hope it helps you in your journey.
After being sick for more than a year and ignoring Mrs. Dude’s plea to go see a doctor, I was finally diagnosed with celiac disease in September of 2007. You know…back in the days when nobody knew what gluten was and I was actually […]
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Dude note: If you have not seen the classic movie Meatballs, 1) shame on you and 2) some of the references in the post will make absolutely no sense to you. Summer is around the corner and that means parents are scrambling, looking for […]
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Today we’re talking oats. First read THIS LINK that the Gluten-Free Watchdog posted and then come on back. Ok…welcome back. God bless the Gluten-Free Watchdog. There are so few celiacs out there who are truly looking out for the community’s health, it’s so refreshing […]
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I finished my second Whole30 last week, but before I begin to tell you about how amazing it was (again!), let me get a few things out of the way. 1) I wrote a similar post a few years ago called Stop Eating Gluten-Free […]
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Ok…confession time. When it comes to celiac disease, I know tons and tons about the realities of the disease and how to best deal with the ins out outs of it. But when it comes to the actual medical lingo, I’m not quite as […]
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Dude note: This article appears in the current issue of Simply Gluten-Free Magazine, where I have my own column. It’s a good magazine run by good people. Heck…they even turned down an advertising opportunity from Cheerios. And until March 31, get $6 off a […]
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This is Ben’s Gluten-Free Love Story… When I was diagnosed with celiac about 5 years ago, my girlfriend and I had been together for about 5 years, but we had just moved in together a few months before. I’d always had a “sensitive tummy” […]
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Dude note: Please stay tuned for an update on Jennifer’s Way Bakery and what is going on behind the scenes a bit. Hope to post about that tomorrow. But for today, I had to share this email I received last night. It’s a dandy. […]
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This is Laura’s Gluten-Free Love Story… January of 2011, I met my soul mate through a mutual friend in the music community. I had just ended a long-term relationship, and had absolutely no intention of dating anyone, let alone getting deeply involved. I had […]
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August 2021 update: I did not build a chat room on this website. But I did better. I created a mobile app that includes private chat. You can see all of details at https://glutendude.app. So I’ve got a bit of a dilemma. I’m out […]
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This is Nicole’s Gluten-Free Love Story… I was seriously ill when I met the love of my life. I was not looking to date or get involved in a relationship. I was so sick…I was barely leaving the house. As far as my health […]
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Wow. Just wow. There was an article in the Washington Post the other day written by a mom whose daughter had just been diagnosed with a severe peanut allergy. And because the mom wanted her daughter to be happy for as long as possible, […]
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This is Tara’s Gluten-Free Love Story… Hey Gluten Dude! Thanks for the opportunity to share with the gf world how truly special my non-gf spouse really is. About 5 years ago, just a few months after Paul and I were married, I became extremely […]
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So the Dude family headed down to Potomac, MD last Friday for my nephew’s Bar Mitzvah. We would be leaving Friday am and coming back late Sunday afternoon. When I go to big occasions like this, I NEVER put a request in at the […]
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This is Ami’s Gluten-Free Love Story… First of all… I am not a celiac and neither is my husband, but we both LOVE our celiac daughter. I had just returned to work after my 2nd child was born when we got the call from […]
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You’re too weak and you wanna cheat on your gluten-free diet? Go for it. It’s your early funeral. I just have one simple request. KEEP IT TO YOURSELF AND DON’T DO IT IN PUBLIC! When you’ve got celiac disease, I’m a big believer that […]
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Let’s face it…the world’s a messy place right now. We have an election that has turned into a carnival show already. We have politicians who are bought and paid for by the rich. The Middle East is as explosive as ever. Wages are down […]
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Been a long time since I rock and rolled. No…that’s not it. That’s Led Zeppelin. Been a long time coming. No…that’s not it. That’s Sam Cooke. Been a long time without you, my friend. No…that’s not it. That’s Wiz Khalifa. Been a long time […]
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Two years after my initial celiac diagnosis, I was still feeling like poop. My gastro ran a few extra tests and found nothing else wrong. Then he decided to re-scope me. Not to confirm that I actually had celiac disease. I did. But to […]
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I’m blessed. I’m more than blessed. The people I surround myself with are friggin’ awesome. My wife and daughters? Simply the best. My brothers? Very cool. My friends? So much fun. My in-laws? Amazing. But sadly I hear story after story of people who […]
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I AM someone who's been gluten-free since 2007 due to a diagnosis of severe celiac disease. I'm someone who can steer you in the right direction when it comes to going gluten-free. And I'm someone who will always give you the naked truth about going gluten free.
I AM NOT someone who embraces this gluten-free craziness. I didn’t find freedom, a better life or any of that other crap when I got diagnosed. With all due respect to Hunter S. Thompson, I found fear and loathing of an unknown world. But if I can share my wisdom, tell my stories and make the transition easier on you, I’ve done my job.
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