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…
If you’re one of those people who have experienced uncomfortable symptoms after eating gluten containing foods, but don’t have Celiac Disease (CD), take heart!! People who don’t have a diagnosis of CD, but still experience a range of symptoms after eating “gluten” are often dismissed by the medical community. Some of the symptoms that are…
A recent article in Medscape discussed the dietary phenomenon of gluten avoidance. William Balistrei, MD., professor at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and author of the article stated that eating gluten-free has become the “most popular dietary trend in the United States, with approximately 100 million Americans consuming gluten-free products last year.” This also translates…
More and more research is looking at the effects food additives have on our intestinal tract and whether additives can be linked to the increased number of autoimmune diseases seen today. Most recently, a study conducted in Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel and the Aesku Kipp Institute in Wedelsheim, Germany studied the effects…
A recent study from the UK in the Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology suggests that a gluten-free diet may help reduce the severity of symptoms from irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D). The study followed 41 subjects suffering from IBS-D for 6-weeks while they followed a dietitian-managed, gluten-free diet. Upon completion of the study…
With New Year’s resolutions abounding, a very common theme is “I’m going to lose weight this year“. A wonderful intention for many people who are struggling with their weight, and unfortunately a continuous problem in the U.S. For those managing celiac disease or a gluten sensitivity, there’s an added focus on food just to live…
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…
Benefitting your health with positive actions, what a concept!! Jumping on the “compassion” bandwagon may help you derive a healthy advantage. When you live with health-related issues like celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity, IBS, allergies, and other health challenges, your life seems to revolve around taking medications, intensely focusing on eating the right food or…
There is hope on the horizon for those people with celiac disease who still experience uncomfortable symptoms while maintaining a gluten-free diet (GFD). Many questions still abound as to why some people are still symptomatic while eating a gluten-free diet. Often it happens from unknown gluten exposure. The folks at Alba Therapeutics are furiously testing…
We all recognize the benefits of a Mediterranean style diet, but did you know that beefing up on nuts and olive oil can help you think? Particularly for Baby Boomers and older, adding nuts boosts memory and including extra virgin olive oil improves cognition. For the best results, study author Dr. Emilio Ros of the…