The Basics
In someone with celiac disease, eating gluten damages these tiny, finger-like structures that are responsible for absorbing nutrients in the small intestine.
What are villi?
This is often added to leafy greens and may contain gluten due to added thickeners or flavorings.
What is salad dressing?
This popular gluten-free Asian-inspired restaurant in Columbus offers customizable bowls and is known for its purple rice.
What is Bibibop Asian Grill?
You might recognize her voice as Anna in Disney’s Frozen movies, as well as her starring role as Eleanor Shellstrop in the comedy series The Good Place.
Who is Kristen Bell?
In this autoimmune condition, the body attacks the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas, preventing the body from absorbing and using glucose.
What is Type 1 Diabetes?
These two proteins are found in gluten and are responsible for the structure and elasticity of dough.
What are gliadin and glutenin?
This popular side is sometimes coated in gluten-containing flour for crispiness or is fried in shared oil.
What are french fries?
This bakery in Columbus is known for its nostalgic gluten-free treats like oatmeal cream pies, brownies, and zebra cakes.
What is Bake Me Happy?
You may know her for her role as Tahani Al-Jamil in The Good Place and as a vocal advocate on social media for body positivity and mental health awareness.
Who is Jameela Jamil?
This autoimmune condition causes inflammation in the joints of the hands, feet, knees, wrist, and ankles.
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?
For an item to be labeled “gluten-free”, it must contain no more than this many parts per million of gluten, which is considered safe for people with celiac disease.
What is 20 parts per million?
This is a common, savory condiment in Asian cuisines that often contains gluten unless labeled "gluten-free".
What is soy sauce?
This gluten-free and nut-free bakery in Bexley is celebrated for its pastries, muffins, and quiches.
What is Cherbourg Bakery?
This actress is known for her role as Rebecca Pearson in the popular family drama series This Is Us, and as the voice of Rapunzel in Disney’s animated film Tangled and its related series.
Who is Mandy Moore?
This autoimmune disease causes inflammation in the intestines, and there are two types: Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
What is Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
This vitamin, important for red blood cell formation and neurological function, is primarily found in animal products and is often supplemented in gluten-free diets.
What is vitamin B12?
This common seafood substitute may contain gluten as a binder
What is imitation crab meat?
This cafe in Columbus offers a gluten-free, vegan menu, including wraps, salads, and smoothies.
What is Portia’s Cafe?
This actress starred as fast-talking single mom Lorelai Gilmore on Gilmore Girls and later played Evan Morrow’s mother in The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers.
Who is Lauren Graham?
This autoimmune condition affects the organ responsible for producing digestive enzymes, leading to impaired nutrient digestion and absorption.
What is Chronic Pancreatitis?
This chronic skin condition, characterized by itchy, blistering rashes, is closely associated with gluten sensitivity and is considered a skin manifestation of celiac disease.
What is Dermatitis Herpetiformis?
These are non-food products that can be taken daily and can contain hidden gluten ingredients as a binder or filler.
What are medications or vitamins?
The Columbus-based bakery is known for its gluten-free breads, cookies, and baked goods that can be found at your local market or coffee shop.
What is Eban’s?
This actress is best known for her roles as Fiona Gallagher in Shameless and Christine Daaé in The Phantom of the Opera (2004).
Who is Emmy Rossum?
This autoimmune disorder is identified by its two most common symptoms, dry eyes and dry mouth, and often accompanies rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.
What is Sjorgren’s Syndrome?