CeliacCorner is so pleased to have Francine’s Finest Food Products, Inc. of Kelowna, British Columbia join our family of sponsors. The family-owned and run business began in 2004 after the founder’s son, Jesse, was diagnosed with Autism and put on a gluten, wheat and dairy-free diet. Jesse’s mom, Francine Burnett, an award-winning chef, found it […]
by Yasuko Imabeppu of Gluten-Free Rice Flour Healthy Recipes (Tokyo) CeliacCorner’s Featured Food Blogger for the month of March Using Japanese staples of Tofu and Rice flour makes this cheese cake healthy, low calorie, and delicious! Use a 15cm diameter round cake pan (5.9 inches diameter round cake pan) Ingredients: 200g (7 oz) […]
In an article published recently online in the BMC Gastroenterology journal (dated 2.28.13), a study was conducted by researchers to determine if small amounts of gluten contamination could cause symptoms in celiac patients who have been adhering to a strict gluten-free diet. As noted in the study abstract, “The researchers reviewed the records of all […]
On Monday, Feb. 26, 2013, the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) proposed rule for defining “gluten-free” will finally reach the White House’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA). Are those cheers I hear from the celiac/non-celiac gluten-sensitive community? According to the FDA’s Questions and Answers Regarding Gluten-Free Labeling of Foods, dated 2 August […]
by Jennifer Kreykes “Never loose sight of your goals, dreams & aspirations!“ From Across the Pond is a sweet little restaurant nestled in the Mid Cities area (Colleyville) between Fort Worth and Dallas, Texas.The owners, Lee and Emma, from London (Abbey Road) and Hertfordshire respectively, are amazing people who care so much about […]
Nicola Browne, born in Matamata, New Zealand, is an international cricket player. She helped bring her country to the finals of the Women’s World Twenty20 in 2010. Surprisingly, one year later she was announcing her retirement just shy of her 28th birthday. Nicola had lost her motivation for training and “her mind and body exhausted […]
(CeliacCorner cautions to always check labels at time of purchase, as ingredients can change at any time. We cannot verify if the products are nutritionally healthy, are certified as gluten-free, nor can we guarantee they will be void of trace amounts of gluten (as a result of being processed on the same lines as gluten-containing […]
by Vanessa Morley, guest author If you are one of the 3 million Americans living with celiac disease or a gluten-sensitivity, you know how hard it is to avoid gluten, especially in the cold, winter months, when our body craves carbohydrates. Although it may seem impossible to enjoy stews, soups and casseroles, there are […]
by Dr. Christine Kaczmar, D.C., guest author As an Enzyme Nutritionist, I see many types of gastrointestinal problems present in practice. Whether it is Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis, Celiac, Constipation, Metabolic Syndrome, etc. I see 3 very similar and distinct concerns in ALL of these digestive complaints. I would like to take a moment to describe […]
by Gina Kelley (Gluten-Free Gourmand) Guest food blogger for the month of February (photo courtesy of Gina Kelley, Gluten-free Gourmand) In a small bowl or large measuring cup mix: 1.5 cups water at 110 degrees F 1 Tbsp yeast Set aside in a warm place while you mix the other ingredients. It should sit for […]
After my celiac diagnosis I began a quest to live (& breathe) healthier. From the food I put on the table for my family to eat, to the products I use to clean my home, I do my best to purchase products that are void of unhealthy, harmful ingredients. I began selecting healthier shampoos […]
As soon as the 75’ or so holiday tree goes up in New York City’s Rockefeller Center, I begin thinking about planning our annual winter visit. My family enjoys visiting this vibrant city anytime, but visiting during the holiday season is when we find it the most dazzling. Sure, there are massive crowds at every […]
Have you been missing the “Soft & Fluffy” in your gluten-free bread? Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bakery has revamped their gluten-free sandwich bread to be just that … softer and fluffier. To help get the word out, Rudi’s is offering a fun way to win $1,000 and also fantastic weekly prizes – two great ways to win from now […]
“Founder Adriano Marinelli spent years in the kitchen learning the secrets of traditional Italian cooking alongside his mother … Since quality control is critical to the brand, only three out of ten tomatoes in the field prove suitable for Marinelli’s. “ Eighty-five percent of the time I prepare my pasta sauce from scratch, but […]
Living a gluten-free lifestyle has certainly become a little easier over the past few years with more gluten-free products popping up on store shelves due to an increase in celiac awareness and demand for gluten-free products. Many educational facilities are beginning to offer more options for students with special dietary needs (though, alas, some were […]
from Kelly Mulcair of Inspired Edibles – our guest food blogger of the month (January 2013) (all photos courtesy of K. Mulcair/Inspired Edibles) “… For those of you who may have missed our big news, (it was covered by most of the major Canadian broadcasters but sometimes these things get overlooked), we bought a rice cooker (April 2012 ).” I usually make a […]
[Meet Margaret Romero, a trained nurse practitioner, and author of the blog www.margaret-romero.com I invited Margaret to share her story … the struggles (muscle pain, hair loss) she endured leading to a diagnosis of Lupus, and eventually learning of a gluten-sensitivity. What impressed me most was her perseverance to get healthy. She says on her blog “The […]
The Center for Celiac Research (CFCR) currently located at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore will be relocating to Boston, Massachusetts in January 2013 to join Massachusetts General Hospital for Children (MGHfC). Dr. Alessio Fasano, MD, (left) currently serving as the director of the CFCR, will make the move along with […]
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The FDA recently established a docket to obtain comments from the public in order to conduct a risk assessment which will establish regulatory thresholds for the top 8 food allergens (as defined in FALCPA – Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 – namely milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, wheat, tree nuts, peanuts […]