Happy Celiac Awareness Day! What are YOU Doing to Spread the Word?
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Happy Birthday Dr. Gee!
On the off chance you don’t know Dr. Gee, then this post is for you! Oh, and it’s also for you if you have, know someone with, or otherwise care about celiac disease AND it’s for you if you or someone you love has benefited from the increasing variety and deliciousness of gluten-free foods!
September 13 is National Celiac Awareness Day (S.RES.219), and we can trace it all back to Dr. Samuel Gee, who announced his discoveries in the 1887 lecture, “On the Coeliac Affection.” The study of what we now recognize as celiac (coeliac) disease had languished until Gee, who is singularly credited with publishing its first clinical description, as “a kind of chronic indigestion which is met with in persons of all ages.” Perhaps Gee’s greatest accomplishment with regard to the study of coeliac disease, however, was his recognition of the importance of food, not medicine.
“If the patient can be cured at all, it must be by means of diet” ~Dr. Samuel Gee September 13, 1839 – August 3, 1911
On Celiac Awareness Day and every day, we can thank Dr. Samuel Gee for first recognizing that the key to healing celiac disease lies in the diet alone. Over one hundred years after his death, we celiacs still live by this principle, and live well, I might add!
So what are YOU going to do to celebrate Celiac Awareness Day?
What are you going to do to spread awareness?
First, the celebrating! Might I suggest an ice cream treat that is gluten and dairy-free, as well as being decadently delicious? Ice cream makes any event better, and I highly recommend trying my new concoction!
I chopped up Luna® Protein Bars (Chocolate Peanut Butter flavor!) and filled in the bottom quarter of a glass bowl the pieces. I topped them with coconut ice cream (I used So Delicious® Vanilla Bean flavor), covered the bowl and put it back into the freezer. When the mood hits — or to celebrate Celiac Awareness Day — dig in and enjoy this delicious, and (squint-&-blur) healthy, gluten-free treat! (Each Chocolate Peanut Butter Luna Protein Bar has 12 grams of protein & under 200 calories!)
To help you celebrate, Luna is giving THREE lucky winners 1 box of their top 3 Luna Protein flavors (Chocolate Peanut Butter, Chocolate Cherry Almond and Mint Chocolate Chip) AND a Luna Apron AND a reusable Luna shopping bag!
To learn more about Luna’s Protein Bar, have a listen to my Blog Talk Radio interview with their registered dietitian, Tara DelloIacono Thies. To read my review of Luna’s protein bars, as well as some other great new gluten-free snack bars, hop to my review here.
And in case you were wondering about Luna’s gluten-free protocols for their Luna Protein line, here’s their commitment to gluten free (NOTE: ONLY their Luna Protein bars are currently gluten-free):
- First, we ensure our ingredients are gluten free from our ingredient suppliers.
- Second, we make sure the facility has good manufacturing processes and are capable of validating a gluten free claim and
- Third, we test finished product to make sure our products, are indeed, gluten free before reaching consumers.
So how do you enter to win? Easy! Tell me about how YOU will spread celiac awareness on September 13 (or any other day, really!).
Just leave a comment below telling me about how you will do your part to educate someone about celiac disease and about the importance of a safe gluten-free diet. If you want another entry, leave another comment if you have “liked” my Facebook page or followed me on Twitter, Pinterest or Instagram.
THE CONTEST IS NOW OVER, but I want to thank EVERYONE for the amazing, inspiring, uplifting ways you spread celiac awareness EVERY day!! Education and awareness make a difference!
Our Contest winners:
- Marisa
- Denise Tobin
- Jessica B
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Shannon said: on September 11, 2012
As a Mom of a 6 year old with gluten intolerance we are making a gluten free treat to send to his kindergarten class for a snack. We want to share with his class all the things he can eat.
We hope this entire school year will be a teaching experience for both the kids and staff.
Desiree said: on September 11, 2012
As a mother of a 2 year old with CD I am attending a ROCK meeting on the 13th. I will also share what I learn with my family and friends via Facebook and my blog. I liked you on Facebook and follow you on twitter. You made my day today by responding to my tortilla question:)
Corrine H. said: on September 12, 2012
I plan on posting something on my Facebook page to help spread awareness. I am constantly educating people when they find out I have to be Gluten free.
Merissa said: on September 12, 2012
I try to educate people every day, but really focus on explaining Celiac’s and the need to be gluten-free to waitstaff and chefs at restaurants. Some have a vague idea and others really need a better understanding, so I try to give them all the details so they can not only help me, but others as well!
Ami Frank said: on September 12, 2012
I gave a talk at work as part of a “Work, Life, Wellness” program to educate our employees about my famliy’s journey learning about CD after my 2yr old was diagnosed, the increase in Americans who have the disease, the symptoms, etc. And tomorrow I will be bringing in GF cake balls for my daughter’s class.
Ami Frank said: on September 12, 2012
I also liked your facebook page and follow you on Twitter and Pinterest!
Nicole said: on September 12, 2012
I am the marketing manager at the office of two Chiropractic Internists… Both of whom have Celiac & do testing for people to help diagnose Celiac. We will be running a campaign promoting Celiac awareness. Thanks Jules
Nicole said: on September 12, 2012
I also follow you on Twitter & facebook
pat J. said: on September 12, 2012
I share about celiac disease every chance I get. I also have a support group that I sponsor each month.
Jessica said: on September 12, 2012
I already “like” you on Facebook
and I plan to share a GF recipe on my Wall
Aleka Munroe said: on September 12, 2012
As a costumer at a local theatre I will be making gluten free cookies for the cast and crew, then putting them out for the concession sale with a BIG sign “Free Gluten Free Cookies–I dare you to try one!”
kelly persinger said: on September 12, 2012
I’m working locally on a guide to gluten free with my allergist and his staff to help people know where to go locally for products.
Marisa said: on September 12, 2012
I will post something on my FB page and make a yummy gluten free treat for my family to enjoy in celebration!
Tillie said: on September 12, 2012
I spread celiac awareness everyday. I consult with our cafeteria manager regularly to emphasize the importance of gluten-free living. I have a “email list” of people I know who have celiac and regularly email them recipes or news items I run across. I also talk to everyone I know about celiac awareness and gluten-free living.
Amanda said: on September 12, 2012
I share about Celiac every chance I get! I have been sharing it everyday for 2 months straight at various places. I will continue to do so as it is needed.
Amanda said: on September 12, 2012
I do follow you on facebook!
Stacy said: on September 12, 2012
I use every possible opportunity to discuss it. Tomorrow I plan on turning my blog totally Celiac related. The more awareness the better!
Evelyn said: on September 12, 2012
I actually just spread the word, not meaning to, but will do so again tomorrow as I post a new gluten free recipe on my facebook page and refer a few of my new CD friends to new websites!
Marye said: on September 12, 2012
I plan to post something on my FB page along w/a GF recipe & hopefully a pic of the finished dish:)
Denise Tpbin said: on September 12, 2012
Tomorrow I am going to make a special GF pizza and share it with my kids and husband. Since I don’t have any time to bake at night during the week, this weekend I am going to try to bake my first gf Apple Crumble! I was diagnosed in February of this year…it is the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do for myself, but I am determined to succeed and heal for me and my kids.
Denise Tobin said: on September 12, 2012
I apologize for misspelling my own last name!!!
Denise Tobin said: on September 12, 2012
Tomorrow I am going to make a special GF pizza and share it with my kids and husband. Since I don’t have any time to bake at night during the week, this weekend I am going to try to bake my first gf Apple Crumble! I was diagnosed in February of this year…it is the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do for myself, but I am determined to succeed and heal for me and my kids.
Kathy said: on September 13, 2012
I am posting ALL day today about awareness. Plus, every time I attrnd a pot luck, or am required to bring a dish to pas, I make it GF and let everyone know. It’s so important to educate.
Meg said: on September 13, 2012
I posted your blog to FaceBook and I’ll celebrate this evening by devouring gluten free pizza and leftover GF birthday cake.
Kari said: on September 13, 2012
I’ll be sharing this site on facebook! I was recently diagnosed with Celiacs and am still new to this whole thing. I had no idea the history of the Professor or any of that! It is fascinating to learn that Celiacs has been around for so long, but that so many people don’t know anything about it. Thanks for putting the word out there!
Dierdre said: on September 13, 2012
I am a gluten-free resource for my daughter’s school and after school program. Making sure that there are GF free snacks for her AND any child that might need them. I’ve also turned into the guru at work, sharing recipe’s, information and general support for several families whose children have been diagnosed with severe gluten intolerance. EVERYDAY is awareness day for me!
Mary-Frances Reavey said: on September 13, 2012
I feel much better now that I’m GF (no longer anemic) I spread the word by bringing gluten free treats to
gatherings and parties and after everyone raves about them I tell them they are gluten free – I have a great GF Brownie recipe using garbanzo beans that my family likes better than the regular gluten-full ones.
Jasmine W. said: on September 13, 2012
I spread celiac awareness by sharing my delicious treats with others (including my Luna Proteun bars!) I’ve had a lot of friends who were really scared to go gluten-free after their diagnosis, thinking that they were going to lose the fun that came for them with delicious foods. They’re always shocked when the products I share with them are just as good, if not better, than the gluten-filled version. Plus, they learn how great it is to actually feel great for once!
Jessica B said: on September 13, 2012
I follow you on facebook.
Jessica B said: on September 13, 2012
I spread awareness by posting stuff on facebook and by telling others about my health and Celiac Disease.
Debbie Dillon said: on September 13, 2012
Even restaurants have trouble understanding GF foods and cross contamination. I requested a GF meal at a recent luncheon meeting. They had a very nice salad available AND a wonderful GF cheesecake. YUMMY! However, it was served on the same platters alongside the other (non-GF) cheesecake squares. I informed the server about cross contamination issues. Still fighting that battle.
Tina Hein said: on September 13, 2012
I’m sharing with my other running moms about the health benefits of gluten free fitness!
Tina Hein said: on September 13, 2012
Now I am following you on twitter!
Mary P. said: on September 13, 2012
I shared your blog on Facebook to let people know that it is National Celiac Awareness Day! I also help raise awareness about celiac disease and gluten free living by coordinating meetings for our local CSA chapter.
Sara said: on September 16, 2012
I educate people almost every day about celiacs. I don’t just limit it to one day.
Sara said: on September 16, 2012
I already like you on facebook.
Alana Vester said: on September 17, 2012
I post stuff on my facebook page about celiac disease and I make and buy gluten free foods and give it to friends and family to eat. When they ask how I made it I tell them that it’s gluten free and they can’t tell the difference. I tell them the effects that gluten has on people with celiac disease. I tell people that being on a gluten free diet is not just a “fad”, it’s for my health.
Alana Vester said: on September 17, 2012
I like your facebook page, I follow on Pinterest, my name is Alana Vester on there, and I follow on Twitter, my handle is @JeweledEyedBabe.