Newly diagnosed with celiac disease and unsure what's still safe to eat? This beginner's guide breaks down the foods people with celiac can eat, the ones to avoid, and how to catch hidden gluten before your first bite.
Getting the Most from NIMA How to sample smarter, interpret results with confidence, and understand which foods are easiest to test and which can be more challenging. NIMA was built to give you more information when it matters most. 99% accurate at detecting gluten at 10 parts per million. Result...
Newly diagnosed with celiac disease and unsure what's still safe to eat? This beginner's guide breaks down the foods people with celiac can eat, the ones to avoid, and how to catch hidden gluten before your first bite.
All plain rice is naturally gluten-free, from white and brown to basmati, jasmine, and wild. The real risk is seasoned mixes, restaurant rice, and cross-contact. Here is a variety-by-variety breakdown plus how to confirm your rice is truly safe.
Gluten test costs range from about $75 for a basic celiac blood test to several hundred dollars for genetic testing or an endoscopy. Here is a plain-English breakdown of every option, what drives the price, and how to choose.
Pure oats are gluten-free, but cross-contact makes many oatmeals risky for people with celiac disease. Here is what gluten-free labels really mean, plus a breakdown of 6 popular oatmeal brands.
A calm, research-backed look at whether gluten intolerance can be reversed, how celiac and non-celiac gluten sensitivity differ, and what a safe reintroduction actually looks like.
A calm, beginner-friendly 7-day gluten-free meal plan with a shopping list, meal prep tips, and honest guidance on cross-contact for people newly navigating life without gluten.
A clear guide to the most common gluten intolerance symptoms, from bloating and brain fog to fatigue and skin changes, plus what to do next if gluten might be the cause.
You Got Glutened. Here's How to Take Care of Yourself (Body and Mind) It happens to even the most careful, most prepared people in the gluten-free community. You double-checked the menu. You told your server. You did everything right. And then, somewhere between the appetizer and dessert, glu...
Summer is here. Let's talk gluten-free alcohol and beer. Cookouts, rooftop hangs, beach days, patio happy hours. And if you are living gluten-free, you have probably stood at a bar or a cooler at some point wondering, "Wait, can I drink this?" Good news: there are more gluten-free ...
A complete, calm guide to the foods to avoid with celiac disease, from obvious grains to hidden gluten in sauces, processed meats, and personal care. Includes how to read labels and reduce cross-contact at home and at restaurants.
The Summer Camp Checklist Every Celiac Parent Needs Summer camp should be one of the best parts of childhood. Campfires, new friends, lake swims, staying up too late in the cabin. For kids with celiac disease, it can also be one of the most stressful things a parent plans all year. Will the kitc...
Everything You Need to Know to Keep Your Child Safe and Confident Practical strategies, emotional support, and the tools you need to protect your child from school to travel and everywhere in between. Developed with Kate Bourke, RD | Clinical Advisor, NIMA. You Are Not Overreacting. You Are Prot...
How to Actually Enjoy the Journey by Kamiah Gibson | NIMA Community Manager To be honest, airports used to stress me out way before I even got to the gate. Not because of the TSA lines or the flight delays, though those are not exactly relaxing either. It was the food situation. Standing in the m...
Why Celiac Disease Often Goes Undiagnosed in Men by Kate Bourke, RDN, Clinical Advisor | NIMA When most people picture someone with celiac disease, they often do not picture a man. That assumption may be part of the reason many men go years without a diagnosis. Celiac disease is common. It affec...
Cross-Contamination/Cross-Contact Protocol Kate Bourke, RDN | NIMA Clinical Advisor As a Registered Dietitian, I spend a lot of time talking about food. But when it comes to celiac disease, what's not in your food is just as important as what is. This Celiac Awareness Month, let's break...
Why We No Longer Recommend Looking at the Back of the Capsule If you've been using NIMA for a while, you may remember being told to check the strip behind the capsule after a test. That guidance came from the previous version of NIMA. We want to address it directly and explain why we've c...
By Kate Bourke, RDN, Clinical Advisor to NIMA Top 10 Questions to Ask Your GI or Dietitian After a Celiac Diagnosis Okay, deep breath. You've just been diagnosed with Celiac Disease, and your head is probably spinning with questions, worries, and maybe a little bit of "now what?!"...
Why NIMA’s Gold Stevie Win MattersWhen NIMA returned earlier this year, the goal was never just to bring back a familiar product. It was to rebuild trust. That is why we are especially proud to share that NIMA has been named a Gold Stevie Award winner for Achievement in Product Innovation in the ...
