I was diagnosed with celiac disease in June when I was just four years old, and adjusting to a gluten-free lifestyle at such a young age was challenging. While my friends enjoyed birthday cake, pizza parties, and snacks without a second thought, I had to be extra cautious. Ever since then, I have been determined to find every resource available to help me manage these dietary restrictions and have learned a lot in my 12 years of being gluten-free. With that being said, I can’t wait to contribute to The Celiac Hack to share my experiences with being gluten-free, along with my insights and tips.

I was diagnosed with Celiac at 13 years old during quarantine. It was very hard to find a way to get my stomach issues checked out while in the heart of the pandemic, but as soon as summer was over, I ran right to the doctor's office. I was eager to stop the pain that I had to endure almost every day, and as soon as I was diagnosed, it all made sense. I am so excited to share what I have learned throughout these past years that have helped me make this diet just a little bit easier!

When I was diagnosed with Celiac at age eight, I had never even heard of gluten. I was leaving for my first summer at sleepaway camp a week after the news came, and I was nervous enough already. Suddenly, not only could I not eat most of the foods I loved, but I also had to navigate the first two months of the diet completely on my own. But now, eight years after those crazy first few months, I've picked up loads of hacks that I can't wait to share with you!

I was diagnosed with Celiac at age thirteen. At first my new gluten free diet felt like a heavy burden that I would never adjust to, but through years of researching and trying new foods I found many ways to enjoy being gluten free! Now, I hope The Hack can shares them with you.