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Co-mingling of gluten-free food items with gluten-filled items is a serious problem for celiacs and the gluten-sensitive, and must be avoided at all costs. Even the tiniest amount (1/64 of a teaspoon)* of gluten can cause intestinal inflammation in some celiacs, so it is important to eliminate cross-contamination issues in the kitchen. I was happy [...]
by Nadine Grzeskowiak, RN – guest author Nutritional deficiencies are an important topic in the celiac disease and gluten intolerance community. When left untreated or undiagnosed celiac disease and gluten intolerance can lead to severe vitamin and nutritional deficiencies. These are usually a result of intestinal damage that hinders the body’s ability to absorb [...]
Do you or someone you know have Celiac Disease? Are you currently following a gluten-free diet, but still experiencing symptoms when gluten is ingested, whether intentionally or inadvertent? Are you interested in contributing to research which could ultimately benefit the Celiac community? If you answered “yes” to the above questions, then consider becoming part [...]
Convenience is a word which is not often synonymous with celiac and the gluten-free lifestyle. When planning a trip we need to think about packing gluten-free snacks or meals in our purses, backpacks and coolers to stave off starvation at any give time! Well, one company has made the lives of celiacs & others with [...]
Throughout the month of May, Celiac Awareness Month, Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery is giving back to the celiac community by donating up to $30,000 to various celiac organizations, via their SPREAD THE BREAD campaign! (Also see Celebratory Giveaway below!) All you have to do is visit Rudi’s Facebook page and select one of four celiac [...]
Celiacs, the gluten-sensitive and inflammatory bowel disease sufferers can add migraine headaches to their list of related symptoms. According to a recent study, there is an increased prevalence of migraine headaches among this population. Alexandra Dimitrova, M.D. and her team at Columbia University Medical Center set out to study the migraine association, aware that [...]
by Laura West Kong, MPH - Guest Food Blogger An artist at heart, Laura brings the same creative energy that she uses in her studio into the kitchen. She believes in whole food cooking. “Whole food” meaning a focus on natural or minimally processed ingredients. Think fresh, farmer’s market, seasonal produce. If the food is packaged, [...]
(These are just a few of the flavors) I had a really tough day today. I sat down with 5 bags of tortilla & kettle cooked chips and had to sample them ALL! Pretty darn grueling! Yes, I’m kidding, and it so happens the chips were sent from one of my favorite companies, and [...]
Place an on-line order for pick-up at any P.F. Chang’s location on Tax Day, Tuesday, April 17th 2012 and receive a 15% discount! So file your taxes (whew), and then relax at home with a delicious take-out meal from P.F. Chang’s! For more details and to place your on-line order: http://www.pfchangs.com/Orderonline/ //
If ever there were to be a gluten-free heaven, I just quietly slipped away from life on earth and made my way there! In fact, what I actually just experienced is a reality … a wonderfully sweet and satisfying reality where I was able to meet a friend for morning coffee and didn’t have to [...]
I really enjoy sharing reviews of healthy snack options. Personally, I’ve been trying to make better choices at the market when choosing snacks for myself and my family, and I’m sure other health-minded people are thinking likewise. So, I was excited to receive a sample package of Dancing Stars’ Chunks of Energy – the [...]
Brought to you by the University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center, the 15th International Celiac Disease Symposium will take place in the city of Chicago on September 22 through 25 in 2013. Physicians, researchers, clinicians, celiac patients and their families are all welcome to attend. Don’t miss out on this global event, register early! [...]
by Emma Galloway, guest food blogger Kiaora, my name is Emma Galloway. My darling lemon thyme is a place for me to share recipes, tips on organic vegetable gardening and the occasional story about life as a mostly gluten and dairy-free vegetarian. I am a trained chef who has worked predominantly in the pastry section of [...]
If you haven’t already discovered GlutenFreeFind.com we recommend you stop on over for a visit to check out this wonderful resource for celiacs and those living a gluten-free lifestyle. The site was founded by a Canadian who was diagnosed with celiac as a toddler in the 1970s (can you imagine trying to find gluten-free products [...]
Before my Celiac diagnosis I enjoyed dining at ethnic restaurants throughout the US and on various travels abroad. Indian cuisine of aromatic curry dishes, naan bread, and rice pudding with cardamom and pistachios being among my favorite! I hadn’t been out for Indian food since my diagnosis, so when I read Kabob and Curry, [...]
by guest author Carol Fazari Registered Holistic Nutritionist Warnings about inflammation can be seen or heard on every medical television show, in every health magazine and in every doctor’s office. You should definitely be concerned. However, there is a difference between inflammation that helps us and inflammation that is out of [...]
Since my celiac diagnosis I’ve been on a quest to eat healthier. Less consumption of processed foods, and more dishes and snacks prepared with simple, healthy ingredients. Recently, I’ve read up on the Paleo diet and have also begun to research the benefits of consuming raw food. The raw food diet is based on the [...]
Seeking Celiac Patients at the University of Chicago Medical Center to Participate in Study (if you are not currently a patient, you may schedule an appointment for a consultation) The University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center is conducting a study to evaluate the performance of a new test for the antibodies associated with celiac [...]
Calling all FAMILY MEMBERS of a Diagnosed Celiac(s)! The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA), in collaboration with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts, are conducting research on the perceptions of celiac disease among families where a member has been medically diagnosed. This research seeks to uncover the attitudes and beliefs of at-risk [...]
by Laura B. Russell, guest food blogger Laura Byrne Russell is the “Gluten Freedom” columnist for the Oregonian and the author of The Gluten-Free Asian Kitchen (Celestial Arts 2011). Laura contributes articles and recipes to many magazines as well, including Prevention, Living Without, Easy Eats, and Portland’s MIX magazine. She is the former associate editor of [...]