• Asheville

    Asheville

    Where else can you find a complete package of eclectic arts and culture, historic sites, such as the Biltmore Estates, breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the Southern charm of some of the friendliest people whom you will ever meet? Asheville, of course! And this is why visitors continue coming back to this [...]

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  • Charlotte

    Charlotte

    Charlotte, North Carolina’s largest metropolitan city. Named in 1762 in honor of “Charlotte Sophia” the British Queen. Charlotte boasts 17,600 acres of parkland and has a booming nightlife. You can also take the leisurely route and enjoy Daniel Stowe’s Botanical Gardens,or take your children to Discovery Place and watch them light up with excitement, want [...]

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  • Raleigh-Durham

    Raleigh-Durham

    Raleigh Just some of the reasons to visit Raleigh: its world class museums, huge shopping areas, outdoor concerts to some of the biggest names and lots of tasty and unique places to dine. Raleigh is extremely family friendly, you will not be lacking in fun things to do when you come and visit. There are [...]

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  • Greensboro & Winston-Salem

    Greensboro & Winston-Salem

    Almost directly in the Center of North Carolina lies the cities of Greensboro, Winston-Salem and High Point. These three cities are collectively referred to as the Piedmont Triad.  This area is almost perfectly positioned in between the coast and the mountains. Formerly known for Tobacco, textiles and furniture, the Triad area has grown in population [...]

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  • About

    About

    Gluten free in NC is a family effort. Like many families with food sensitivities it is not just the person on the gluten free diet who is affected, it is everyone around them, family and friends included. This site was created to be a helpful resource to anyone who is looking for information about the [...]

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  • Celiac Disease Awareness

    Celiac Disease Awareness

    Upset stomach, excessive dental and oral health problems, skin rashes, fatigue, anemia and vomiting—these and many others are symptoms, not of some extreme little known ailment, but of celiac disease. For someone who has celiac, these symptoms may have been dealt with for years without diagnosis. In fact, the person may go from doctor to [...]

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    | May 8, 2012 | 0 Comments
  • 2012 Charlotte Gluten/Allergen Free Expo

    2012 Charlotte Gluten/Allergen Free Expo

    The Charlotte Gluten/Allergen Free Expo 2012 will be talking place on June 2nd, 2012 at The Park Expo and Conference Center 800 Briar Creek Road, Suite AA506 Charlotte, NC 28205 Special Guests include: Mrs. U.S. 2011, Shannon Ford Dr. Allessio Fasano, Director for the Center For Celiac Research TOP Chef Gluten Free Competition for Kids sponsored by [...]

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    | May 8, 2012 | 3 Comments
  • Gluten Free Summer Camp

    Gluten Free Summer Camp

    Sending your kids off to camp comes with some anxiety, but the worry shouldn’t come from the cafeteria.  Have you thought about sending your gluten intolerant child to camp, but are concerned about what they will eat? Well there’s a Camp for that! Camp Weekaneatit  is organized by The Georgia Celiac Foundation, and is a week-long, kids only [...]

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    | April 16, 2012 | 0 Comments
  • Greensboro Whole Foods – A Whole New Gluten Free Offering

    Greensboro Whole Foods – A Whole New Gluten Free Offering

    Food shopping choices in Greensboro just got much better. When I first moved to Greensboro in 1995 I have to admit I was less than impressed with the grocery stores. After having lived in, and visited larger cities, I knew what a good quality grocery shopping experience could be, and I wasn’t finding it in [...]

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    | April 12, 2012 | 1 Comment

Gluten Free Life

Celiac Disease Awareness

Celiac Disease Awareness

Upset stomach, excessive dental and oral health problems, skin rashes, fatigue, anemia and vomiting—these and many others are symptoms, not of some extreme little known ailment, but of celiac disease. For someone who has celiac, these symptoms may have been dealt with for years without diagnosis. In fact, the person may go from doctor to [...]

Gluten Free Summer Camp

Gluten Free Summer Camp

Sending your kids off to camp comes with some anxiety, but the worry shouldn’t come from the cafeteria.  Have you thought about sending your gluten intolerant child to camp, but are concerned about what they will eat? Well there’s a Camp for that! Camp Weekaneatit  is organized by The Georgia Celiac Foundation, and is a week-long, kids only [...]

Gluten Free Easter Candy Guide- 2012

Gluten Free Easter Candy Guide- 2012

When it came to eating gluten free Easter candy I used to think the simple rule was: Eat solid blocks of chocolate in the form of rabbits, (or whatever form they come in), and don’t eat anything else. As much as I like solid blocks of chocolate, approaching Easter candy this way  is over simplifying things, and [...]

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2012 Charlotte Gluten/Allergen Free Expo

2012 Charlotte Gluten/Allergen Free Expo

The Charlotte Gluten/Allergen Free Expo 2012 will be talking place on June 2nd, 2012 at The Park Expo and Conference Center 800 Briar Creek Road, Suite AA506 Charlotte, NC 28205 Special Guests include: Mrs. U.S. 2011, Shannon Ford Dr. Allessio Fasano, Director for the Center For Celiac Research TOP Chef Gluten Free Competition for Kids sponsored by [...]

Greensboro Whole Foods – A Whole New Gluten Free Offering

Greensboro Whole Foods – A Whole New Gluten Free Offering

Food shopping choices in Greensboro just got much better. When I first moved to Greensboro in 1995 I have to admit I was less than impressed with the grocery stores. After having lived in, and visited larger cities, I knew what a good quality grocery shopping experience could be, and I wasn’t finding it in [...]

Raleigh Gluten Free Expo

Raleigh Gluten Free Expo

The very first Raleigh Gluten Free Expo will take place on August 12, 2012. The Event will be produced by the same Group that produces the annual Charlotte Gluten Free Expo. This year the Gluten Free Expo, lead by Nikki Everett of Charlotte,  has expanded to produce events in St. Petersburg, FL, New Orleans, LA, Houston, TX, [...]

Dining out Gluten free

Asheville Dining Out

There are more options for dining out on the gluten-free diet than ever before. Asheville is great for small local restaurants that are knowledgeable about gluten-free restrictions and are able to accommodate them. Many chain restaurants have realized the importance of catering to people with dietary restrictions and include gluten-free menus. However, we advise that [...]

Raleigh-Durham Dining Out

  There are more options for dining out on the gluten-free diet than ever before. The towns of Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Wake Forest and more offer a wide variety of great gluten free places to eat. The Triangle has good small local restaurants that are knowledgeable about gluten-free restrictions and are able to accommodate [...]

Charlotte Dining Out

There are more options for dining out on the gluten-free diet than ever before. We are lucky to have a handful of small local restaurants that are knowledgeable about gluten-free restrictions and are able to accommodate them. Many chain restaurants have realized the importance of catering to people with dietary restrictions and include gluten-free menus. [...]

Gluten Free Shopping

Greensboro Whole Foods – A Whole New Gluten Free Offering

Greensboro Whole Foods – A Whole New Gluten Free Offering

Food shopping choices in Greensboro just got much better. When I first moved to Greensboro in 1995 I have to admit I was less than impressed with the grocery stores. After having lived in, and visited larger cities, I knew what a good quality grocery shopping experience could be, and I wasn’t finding it in [...]

A Guide to Surviving the Holidays Gluten Free

A Guide to Surviving the Holidays Gluten Free

Let’s face it, the holidays are busy and stressful. However, trying to navigate a gluten free diet during this time can triple the stress. The sensory temptations of baked goods are overwhelming as well as the possibilities of cross-contamination at holiday parties, Those with celiac disease or gluten intolerance are vulnerable from well-intended but sometimes [...]

2011 Gluten Free Halloween Candy Guide

2011 Gluten Free Halloween Candy Guide

 Goblins, witches and hordes of children at your doorstep! Halloween is scary enough without wondering what exactly you are putting in your mouth! Whether you prefer sour and tart treats or chocolate delights, there are plenty of gluten free candies available, the trick is telling the difference. We’ve put together this comprehensive guide of gluten [...]

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Introducing the Gluten Free Events Calendar

Introducing the Gluten Free Events Calendar

| March 12, 2012 | 0 Comments

  We are excited to announce our NC Gluten free events calendar. The calendar covers all gluten free and celiac related events throughout the State of North Carolina. Website visitors can view dates, details and interactive Google maps of gluten free events statewide.  Not only can website visitors view event information,  they can also post their own [...]

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Clinical Trials for Celiac Research in Winston-Salem

Clinical Trials for Celiac Research in Winston-Salem

| February 28, 2012 | 0 Comments

PMG of Winston Salem is conducting a clinical trial on Celiac Disease. They are currently looking for participants who have celiac disease and  follow a gluten free diet. Alba Therapeutics is sponsoring a clinical trial locally for Celiac Disease. The purpose of the research study is to look at how effective and safe an investigational [...]

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Gluten Free Beer Guide

Gluten Free Beer Guide

| January 9, 2012 | 5 Comments

hey say beer is an acquired taste and I know it’s true.  When I was a kid my father occasionally let me have a sip of his beer.  In the Summertime he would sometimes come home from work after a long day and he would pull out a cold bottle of beer, give me a [...]

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