CeliacNow Program
Celiac disease nutritional and educational resources
Empowering People with Celiac Disease
CeliacNow, a specialized program within Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center’s (BIDMC) Celiac Center, provides comprehensive support for individuals and families living with celiac disease and other gluten-related disorders. This program is especially valuable for those who may not have access to specialized care, ensuring that all patients can benefit from the latest medical advancements and expert guidance.
At CeliacNow, we believe in a holistic approach to care that extends beyond treatment. We offer essential resources to help patients understand and manage their condition, educate them on gluten-free diets and other nutritional strategies, and provide them with tools to share with their healthcare providers. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing celiac disease for years, we are here to support you at every step of your journey.
Our Mission
Our mission at CeliacNow is to enhance the health and well-being of individuals with celiac disease and other gluten-related disorders through excellence in medical care, education, and research. We strive to empower our patients with the knowledge, resources, and care they need to live healthier, more fulfilling lives. Through a combination of cutting-edge treatments, research, and patient-centered education, our program plays an essential role in improving the lives of those impacted by celiac disease.
What We Offer
- Expert Care: Our team of world-class gastroenterologists, dietitians and healthcare professionals provides the most up-to-date medical care for those living with celiac disease and other gluten-related disorders.
- Educational Resources: We offer a wealth of information about managing celiac disease, including gluten-free eating plans, food safety tips and guidance on communicating with healthcare providers.
- Gluten-Free Diet Guidance: Managing a strict gluten-free diet is crucial for individuals with celiac disease. Our expert dietitians will help you create balanced, nutritious meals that meet your dietary needs while avoiding gluten.
- Access to Research and Clinical Trials: CeliacNow connects patients with ongoing research studies and clinical trials, helping to advance the field of celiac disease care and treatment.
Celiac Disease Resources
Published several times a year, the Celiac Center Newsletter contains updates on our faculty, physicians and researchers; our latest papers and publications; tips for healthy gluten-free nutrition and living; and tasty gluten-free recipes developed by our staff and friends.
Recent Newsletters: Your Guide to a Healthy Gut
These are our partners in the Harvard Medical School Celiac Research Program:
Medical Management
- Blood Tests in Celiac Disease
- Endoscopy
- Genetics (Gene Testing)
- Non-Celiac Enteropathy: Damage to the Small Intestine Not Caused by Celiac Disease
- Non-Responsive Celiac Disease
- Screening: Importance of Early Diagnosis in Celiac Disease
- What To Expect at your Gastroenterologist’s Visit
Nutrition and the Gluten-Free Diet
- About CeliacNow
- Avoiding Cross-Contact (Contamination) with Gluten
- Budgeting Food Costs on the Gluten-Free Diet
- Calcium-Rich Food Sources
- Combining the Mediterranean Diet and the Gluten-Free Diet
- Combining the Vegetarian Diet with the Gluten-Free Diet
- Constipation
- Dining Out and Travel Tips with Celiac Disease
- Fiber and the Gluten-Free Diet
- Following a Gluten-Free Diet
- Food Diary and Symptom Log Instructions
- Gluten-Free Snacks: Low FODMAP & Diabetes Friendly Options
- Healthy Eating on the Gluten-Free Diet
- Healthy Snacking the Gluten-Free Way
- Lactose Intolerance
- Nutritional Consults for Celiac Disease
- Quick Gluten-Free Meal-Prep Ideas
- Resources
- Simple Start to the Gluten-Free Diet
- The Super Six: The Benefits of Gluten-Free Whole Grains
Nutritional Labeling
In addition to the resources available at BIDMC's Celiac Center, organizations and groups across the United States provide valuable support to those with celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity. They are strong advocates for the cause. Visit their websites for in-depth information and resources on living gluten-free.
