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Highlighting National Geographic Feb. 2025 Article “Is gluten really that bad for you? Here’s what happens when you stop eating it” by Christina Heiser

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Highlighting National Geographic Feb. 2025 Article “Is gluten really that bad for you? Here’s what happens when you stop eating it” by Christina Heiser

Dennis and Smith recommend blending the gluten-free diet with the Mediterranean diet for optimal health if you are gluten-free- for whatever reason. “I can’t think of any better plan that would be anti-inflammatory and antioxidant-rich,” says Dennis. “It’s high fiber, loaded with fruits and vegetables and good sources of protein, and has minimal sources of saturated fats.”  

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Free Webinar Saturday: "A Gluten Free Makeover"

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The National Celiac Association San Diego invites you to a Zoom Webinar: A Gluten-Free Makeover: Nutrition Assessment & Education for a Healthier You

Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 10:00 - 11am PST

Guest Speaker: Melinda Dennis, MS, RD, LDN

Please email your questions to sandiegoceliacs@gmail.com.

To reserve your spot (limited to 100): visit https://www.glutenfreesandiego.org/

TOPIC: I’ll review the case of a fictitious patient to explain how a celiac dietitian assesses symptoms, labs, and diet and then helps her patient set goals to reduce gluten exposure and promote a healthier gut and weight.

I hope to see you there!
Melinda

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Melinda Dennis, MS, RDN

Hi! I was diagnosed with celiac disease and Dermatitis Herpetiformis (an associated skin rash) in 1992 when celiac disease was considered to be rare. Following my passion for teaching, I received my MS in Nutrition and Health Promotion from Simmons College in Boston, MA, completed my clinical internship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and in 2004 co-founded the Celiac Center as the Nutrition Coordinator and a research co-investigator where I work today.

I enjoy lecturing nationally and internationally and have written extensively on the nutritional management of celiac disease, including the award-winning book Real Life with Celiac Disease: Troubleshooting and Thriving Gluten Free. I am lead author and editor of the comprehensive nutrition and medical website: celiacnow.org and served two terms as the first dietitian Councilor at Large for the North American Society for the Study of Celiac Disease.

I now serve as Executive Committee Member of the Celiac Research Program at Harvard Medical School. and as Senior Nutritionist Consultant to the National Celiac Association.

I've been interviewed by NPR, US News and World Report, Today's Dietitian, Boston Magazine, AARP, Eating Well, the Harvard Health Letter, the Boston Globe, the LA Times, WCVB TV Boston, Fox News, and numerous radio stations and gluten-free magazines. It's been my pleasure to work with many patients and multiple gluten-free companies to advance the awareness of gluten-related disorders. Click here to access links to various interviews and articles.

Two New ‘Ask the Dietitian’ Answers for the National Celiac Association

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I just finished two new ‘Ask the Dietitian’ answers for the National Celiac Association.  The links to those are below.

Q: What should I do if I follow a strict gluten-free diet but am still unwell?

Q: How frequently should I see a registered dietitian? And why?

Melinda

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Melinda Dennis, MS, RDN

Hi! I was diagnosed with celiac disease and Dermatitis Herpetiformis (an associated skin rash) in 1992 when celiac disease was considered to be rare. Following my passion for teaching, I received my MS in Nutrition and Health Promotion from Simmons College in Boston, MA, completed my clinical internship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and in 2004 co-founded the Celiac Center as the Nutrition Coordinator and a research co-investigator where I work today.

I enjoy lecturing nationally and internationally and have written extensively on the nutritional management of celiac disease, including the award-winning book Real Life with Celiac Disease: Troubleshooting and Thriving Gluten Free. I am lead author and editor of the comprehensive nutrition and medical website: celiacnow.org and served two terms as the first dietitian Councilor at Large for the North American Society for the Study of Celiac Disease.

I now serve as Executive Committee Member of the Celiac Research Program at Harvard Medical School. and as Senior Nutritionist Consultant to the National Celiac Association.

I've been interviewed by NPR, US News and World Report, Today's Dietitian, Boston Magazine, AARP, Eating Well, the Harvard Health Letter, the Boston Globe, the LA Times, WCVB TV Boston, Fox News, and numerous radio stations and gluten-free magazines. It's been my pleasure to work with many patients and multiple gluten-free companies to advance the awareness of gluten-related disorders. Click here to access links to various interviews and articles.

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