Blinded By The Bite’s Rachelle King was featured in this months newsletter from the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness in their “Please to Tweet You” feature.

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Pleased to Tweet You

Each month, “Pleased to Tweet You” will highlight an individual who chatted with @CeliacAwareness on Twitter.  If you¬â„¢d like to be featured, follow @CeliacAwareness and say hello!

Name: Rachelle King
Follow Her on Twitter: @BlindedBite
Tweeting Since: June 2010

1. How long have you been gluten-free?
Two years. I’ve had a few slips along the way, mostly during stressful times ¬ Bad idea!

2. What do you like to tweet about?
I love tweeting about food: gluten-free, sustainable or local food, food events, recipes (I write a weekly gluten-free blog series called “Come To The Table” – featuring a gluten-free recipe I personally prepare), current information regarding celiac disease and other related issues. I also tweet about non-profit events and companies I support locally in Austin, TX, as well as across the U.S. And the occasional funny (life is too short not to share the funnies)!

3. Why do you follow NFCA (@CeliacAwareness)?
NFCA is a great resource for someone with celiac disease or a wheat allergy. I also believe in supporting the organization because I have celiac disease.

4. What’s your favorite gluten-free dish?
Dessert:  King Arthur Brownies Mix – I add in pecans and lightly drizzle a chocolate balsamic vinegar on top.
Entrée: Quinoa Truffle Mac & Cheese with duck confit (I should really write-up a blog post on this recipe).

5. What’s one thing you can do now that you couldn’t do before going gluten-free?
Since going gluten-free I have lost 45 lbs that I gained due to a series of car accidents between 2005-2007 (none of which were my fault).  I had to have back surgery and multiple spinal epidurals. The accidents resulted in a diagnosis of Fibromyalgia, celiac disease and Sjogren’s Syndrome. Today, I can run and completed my first triathlon last year!

6. In 140 characters or less, why should others join the gluten-free community on Twitter?
The gluten-free community is an excellent resource for information on celiac disease! Share the wealth of info & pay it forward is my motto!

*Follow NFCA on Twitter @CeliacAwareness* and utilize their website as they are a great resource for individuals with Celiac’s Disease.