If you have food sensitivities, food allergies or Celiac disease, don’t fret! You have lots of great resources (besides my ofice) in the Charlotte area.
Gluten Free in North Carolina – a great website devoted to all things that are gluten free in our state! Find local bakeries, grocery stores, local events and so much more!
Charlotte Celiac Connection – local support group for Celiac patients. Monthly support group meeting on the second Saturday of the month at Fuel Pizza (Park Road & Woodlawn). CCC website is a great resource for the following:
- Local restaurants that offer a gluten free menu
- Gluten free shopping in Charlotte
- Gluten free shopping online
Earth Fare (Huntersville exit 23) – offers a huge assortment of food for all types of food sensitivities! Earth Fare also offers a weekly cooking class with Jill on Wednesdays at 10:30.
Healthy Home Market (several locations, including Davidson exit 30) – local health food store with lots of spunk! They have a wide variety of foods and their staff is knowledgeable!
Trader Joe’s – huge assortment of organic and gluten free foods. Most of the store is their own private label and at reasonable prices.
Charlotte Gluten Free Expo on June 2, 2012 – trade show where hundreds of vendors showcase their gluten free foods. Come sample the foods and learn great information as it relates to gluten free and allergy friendly foods. Dr. Akiba Green will be one of the speakers for this event!
