Those of you with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, please remain keenly vigilant when eating out. A recent study by Dr. Benjamin Lebwohl of Columbia University’s Celiac Disease Center, reported that one-third of the “gluten-free” foods sold in U.S. restaurants still contained gluten. The standard cutoff point for any gluten-free claim is less than 20…
Accidental gluten exposure is a serious concern for people who suffer from celiac disease (CD) and recent studies suggest that cross-contact contamination is increasingly common. One study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in February 2018, detected significant amounts of gluten in both stool and urine samples in subjects with CD who were…
“Most people who have celiac disease are also gluten sensitive. Many people who are gluten sensitive are likely to develop celiac disease with continued gluten exposure (depending on their genetic markers)”. –Rodney Ford, MD, Pediatric Gastroenterologist, New Zealand WHAT?!?! Did I hear that correctly? A bold and new statement to be sure. Based on…
Easter is coming just around the corner!!! This means Easter egg hunts, cute little bunnies and sprigs of spring popping through the ground! Yet another holiday with wonderful meaning, and of course, the requisite "candy" and food associations. Here's a lovely article from celiac.com author, Jefferson Adams for all those gluten-free eaters and especially for…
Presidential hopeful, Ted Cruz recently pledged that if he becomes president and commander-in-chef, there would no longer be gluten-free MRE’s for soldiers serving in the US Military! MRE’s are Meals Ready-to-Eat that are supplied to soldier’s in the field. While aboard the USS Yorktown and appealing to military voters in South Carolina, Cruz said that…
There may now be an easy way to go out to dinner and feel safe that you are truly eating gluten-free. Nima, an invention by 6Sensor Labs, is a small, portable sensor that consumers can use to quickly detect whether or not the food you’re about to eat contains gluten. Scott Sundvor and Shireen Yates,…
The current controversy about labeling foods as Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) has been a hot topic for a very long time. Biotech and food industries have spent millions of dollars opposing labeling initiatives and are fighting tooth and nail to block a state's rights to label GMOs. However, in a recent survey, nearly 90% of…
If you happen to notice a teal pumpkin this holiday, there’s a very good reason why it’s there. For kids suffering from food allergies, celiac disease, diabetes, food intolerances or other food related challenges, trick or treating can be an exercise in frustration for both parents and these special food-need kids. Gluten Freedom Project, along…
To introduce gluten at 4-6 months of age or not to introduce gluten till one year, that is the question?!!!! I recently wrote a blog about my daughter, who has celiac disease (CD), successfully giving birth to a healthy, happy, thriving baby. Phew! That alone was reason to celebrate – a beautiful new life. The…
Starting school or going back to school for kids with celiac disease (CD) or non-celiac gluten sensitivity takes planning and good communication skills with those caring for your child at school. This is an excerpt from another article called Parenting a Child with CD. This section deserves specific attention at this time of year when…