Iron deficiency is something I’ve struggled with most of my adult life — long before I even knew it had anything to do with celiac disease. When I was first diagnosed, no one told me how important mineral absorption is, especially when it comes to iron. I ate what I thought was a healthy, varied diet, and my iron always hovered in the low-normal range. Not optimal, but technically “within range.” But everything changed when I started having kids. After my second child was bor

When I was first diagnosed with celiac disease 11 years ago , I had no idea how much my life was about to change. What started as confusion and frustration eventually turned into a journey of healing, learning, and purpose. Back then, gluten-free living wasn’t as common or as easy as it is today. There weren’t shelves full of alternatives or endless online guides. It was trial and error, reading every label, and learning the hard way what my body could — and couldn’t — handle