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What to do After Accidental Gluten Exposure

June 5, 2022 by mike

If you’re allergic to gluten or have Celiac Disease, getting exposed to gluten can be devastating. The pain and symptoms can last for many days and it can be very disruptive to your life and work.

However; there are a few things you can do to combat the pain and ease the symptoms a bit.

In this post I’m going to share common remedies and other ways to feel better when suffering from accidental gluten exposure. I’ll share a combination of my own personal recommendations and tips from medical sources that I’ve tried too.

I hope this article can be a helpful guide to you if you had the unfortune of eating some gluten, so you can feel better soon and get back to life! Find out what to do if you’ve been glutened.

How to Go Gluten Free

June 2, 2022 by mike

Not so long ago, gluten-free diets were uncommon and considered restrictive. This has changed significantly, as more people are diagnosed with gluten intolerances, allergies, and diseases like celiac disease, making it imperative to cut gluten out of the diet.

Apart from intolerances, allergies, and diseases, some people may choose to go gluten-free for many health benefits. A gluten-free diet can help reduce inflammation, ease digestive issues, give you more energy, and help you lose weight.

It can be daunting if you’ve recently been diagnosed with gluten sensitivity or would like to live a gluten-free lifestyle. There are lots of gluten-free products on the market, and they may be more expensive, but the benefits are well worth it. If you have Celiac, your safety depends on it!

Let’s look at some easy switches you can make in your gluten-free journey. Learn how to go gluten free!

Is Liquid I.V. Gluten Free?

May 11, 2022May 4, 2022 by mike

Liquid I.V. is a hydration product that helps people hydrate faster through a powder solution added to water.

What is Liquid I.V.?

According to Liquid I.V.: ‘Typically, when you drink fluids, they pass through the entire digestive system, losing water before your body can absorb it. CTT® uses a precise ratio of sodium, glucose and potassium to create an osmotic force that allows water to be delivered to the bloodstream earlier on in the digestive system.’

Let’s find out if this hydration solution contains gluten!

Is Olive Oil Gluten Free?

April 28, 2022 by mike

Olive oil is commonly found at Mediterranean restaurants, with Italian food, and so much more. It is popular all over the world and is used in a lot of meals and dressings.

What is Olive Oil?

Olive oil is made from the oils and liquid fats of olives. The process involved pressing whole olives to extract the pure oil. Olive trees are common in the Mediterranean Basin, and beyond. They have been grown around the Mediterranean since the 8th millennium BC.(source)

Are OLLY Multi-Vitamins Gluten Free?

January 11, 2022 by mike

OLLY is a cool, new health company that makes a variety of multi-vitamins, supplements, sleep products, and more. Showing up more and more in stores, I figured it would be a good time to cover OLLY and their multi-vitamins.

With OLLY’s colorful branding and appealing products, many people are wondering . . .

Is Glucose Syrup Gluten Free?

December 13, 2021 by mike

Glucose Syrup is a common ingredient found in a lot of processed foods, candies, chocolates, prepared meals, and other products from the store.

What is Glucose Syrup?

Glucose Syrup is a syrup made from the starch of corn, potatoes, wheat, or less often barley, rice, and cassava. Also known as confectioner’s glucose, this syrup is used to thicken and sweeten food products. It’s often an additive ingredient, and is very similar to other syrups like high fructose corn syrup.

Being so commonly used in food and drink products by thousands of brands, many people are wondering . . .

Is Soy Lecithin Gluten Free?

December 11, 2021 by mike

Soy Lechithin is common ingredient and additive in a lot of foods. So many people wonder where it comes from, and what it contains?

What is Soy Lecithin?

Soy Lecithin is a food additive, that comes from the soybean. It is used in a lot of different foods, supplements, and products from thousands of brands. It’s an excellent emulsifier and helps bind foods, which is why it is so commonly used.

Is Airborne Gluten Free?

December 2, 2021 by mike

Airborne is a popular dietary and medical supplement brand in the United States of America that offers various products to help boost immune system functions. The supplements contain herbal extracts, amino acids, vitamins, electrolytes, and other ingredients to help the body and to fight off colds.

Being so popular as a for immune support, you may be wondering if these supplements from Schiff Vitamins (Reckitt) are gluten free?

Are One A Day VitaCraves Gummies Gluten Free?

December 2, 2021 by mike

One A Day is a popular vitamin and supplements brand. This article is focused on the One A Day VitaCraves Gummies product. This includes both the Men’s and Women’s versions of the VitaCraves Gummies. They are used as a multivitamin / multimineral supplement for adults.

Being so popular as a supplement choice for many, you may be wondering if these gummy vitamins are free from gluten and wheat?

Is Nystatin Gluten Free?

December 2, 2021 by mike

I recently got an oral thrush infection leading to me trying a new medicine. For the life of me, I could not find out if it was gluten free! Having a gluten allergy, you know how frustrating and scary that can be. So I decided to write this article based on my experiences taking Nystatin for an oral thrush infection and my research on the medicine/ingredients.

What is Nystatin?

Nystatin is an antifungal medication used to treat infections inside the mouth, stomach, and intestines. It’s something I never thought I’d have to search for, but unfortunately I got a case of oral thrush a few weeks ago that led to being prescribed liquid nystatin, brand name: Mycostatin.

Because you searched for this, you’re probably wondering if Nystatin has any gluten or wheat ingredients . . .