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Amy Leger

In 2000 when my toddler was diagnosed with celiac disease, I didn't know how to spell celiac let alone research it and find gluten-free products. A lot has evolved since then with the internet and celiac research. There is a lot to say about raising someone with celiac and having someone's life... Full Bio
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Why Moms and Future Moms Should Pay Attention to Gluten & Celiac by Amy Leger Posted in: Blog Posts in Celiac Disease As Moms we impact our children in many different ways, and research shows, when it comes to celiac disease -- we may affect them more than we'd like. Read on »
Domino’s Gluten Free: NFCA’s Involvement and Immediate Pizza Competition by Amy Leger Posted in: Blog Posts in Celiac Disease Lots of follow up on the Gluten Free Domino's Pizza story: NFCA explains how they worked with Domino's, plus -- the story made big national news! Read on »
Domino’s Pizza’s Gluten Free Crust; Who is it For? by Amy Leger Posted in: Blog Posts in Celiac Disease One of the best known pizza chain adds gluten free crust. But is it celiac safe? The company responds. Read on »
Activate Yourself for Celiac Awareness Month by Amy Leger Posted in: Blog Posts in Celiac Disease Raise awareness and get active for Celiac Awareness Month! Share this post to get awareness going too! Read on »
Twin Cities Celiac Fundraiser One Month Away – You Can Help! by Amy Leger Posted in: Blog Posts in Celiac Disease Get ready for one of the BEST gluten free events in Minnesota of the YEAR! Read on »
Severe Malnourishment from Celiac Can Cause Refeeding Syndrome by Amy Leger Posted in: Blog Posts in Celiac Disease Celiac crisis. Refeeding syndrome. Medical mumbo jumbo. New research says one could be mistaken for another and have dangerous consequences if not treated properly. Read on »
Statement from Restaurant Alma Regarding Gluten Free Food by Amy Leger Posted in: Blog Posts in Celiac Disease Restaurant Alma's Owner releases a statement about today's gluten-free news. Read on »
Update: Chef Wishes Gluten-Free Trend Would Die – Restaurant Alma Responds by Amy Leger Posted in: Blog Posts in Celiac Disease Restaurant Alma responds to a seemingly small comment from a chef in St. Paul newspaper is causing a large uproar in the celiac community. Read on »
Honing in on Gluten Sensitivities by Amy Leger Posted in: Blog Posts in Celiac Disease A new report sounds promising about eventual detection of gluten sensitivities. Dr. Alessio Fasano tells The Savvy Celiac what's next... Read on »
Finding Gluten Free Lip Balm by Amy Leger Posted in: Blog Posts in Celiac Disease So many cosmetics have gluten in them but what about lip balm? Here's a quick list of popular lip balms and their gluten free status. Read on »
Lesson Learned: No More Noodles & Co. for Us by Amy Leger Posted in: Blog Posts in Celiac Disease Our Experience: Cross contact keeps Noodles & Co. dishes from being truly free of gluten. Read on »
Red Robin Gluten Free Experience by Amy Leger Posted in: Blog Posts in Celiac Disease Looking for a good gluten free hamburger WITH A BUN? Look no further than Red Robin, but you may want to reconsider ordering the french fries. Read on »
When Those Little Gluten Free Moments Mean so Much by Amy Leger Posted in: Blog Posts in Celiac Disease Lesson learned: A little gluten-free help from others goes a long way. Read on »
A Different Twist on Jeopardy’s Gluten Free Category by Amy Leger Posted in: Blog Posts in Celiac Disease Jeopardy goes gluten-free but the questions seemed odd. Check out the new questions we came up with to test your gluten free knowledge. Read on »
Disappointment in Cooper’s Pub’s Gluten Free Meal by Amy Leger Posted in: Blog Posts in Celiac Disease Just 7 months into a new gluten-free menu and a hot western suburbs restaurant just isn't making the cut. Read on »
Subway Comments on Gluten Free Expansion by Amy Leger Posted in: Blog Posts in Celiac Disease Subway talks publicly about their gluten free test marketing and I send one of my cub reporters from our "Duluth Bureau" to see the prep and taste the sandwiches. Read on »
Breaking Subway News! The Gluten Free Test Market has come to Duluth, Minnesota! by Amy Leger Posted in: Blog Posts in Celiac Disease First Texas, then Oregon...now the test market for gluten free Subway sandwiches is in Minnesota! Find out the details! Read on »
Cupcake Wars’ Gluten Free Pastry Chef Talks Future and Baking Tips! by Amy Leger Posted in: Blog Posts in Celiac Disease Kyra Bussanich opened a bakery since her first appearance on Cupcake Wars a year ago. See what’s next for her and the gluten free baking tip she has for you! Read on »
Gluten Free Pastry Chef Makes Her Mark on Cupcake Wars by Amy Leger Posted in: Blog Posts in Celiac Disease I was intrigued when I saw a gluten free pastry chef on Cupcake Wars (and won)! I had to find out first hand how Kyra Bussanich made gf goodies in a usually gluten-filled co ... Read on »
11 Lessons Learned in 2011 about Celiac and Living Gluten Free by Amy Leger Posted in: Blog Posts in Celiac Disease From an 11-foot tall cake to home ec to gluten sensitivity research. We've been through a lot of gluten free drama this year. Here are some of the highlights. Read on »