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…
Remember the old adage “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”? Well that may need revamping for those who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, approximately 20% of Americans suffer from IBS. That’s a whole lotta folks. Apples are one of the many “healthy”…
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…
“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…
Next step, try the Spelt Litmus Test Warning: This article is not applicable to people who have celiac disease or a wheat allergy!!! Millions of people are experimenting with eating a gluten-free diet to alleviate uncomfortable GI symptoms like gas, bloating, irregularity, and stomachaches. For many people, going gluten-free is the ticket to relief and…
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…
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…
What's the catch? No catch, just a hardy hat’s off to Trader Joe’s former president, Doug Rauch! He recently founded a nonprofit grocery store called the Daily Table to help alleviate food waste and offer low-cost healthy food options to residents of Dorchester, near Boston. The store stocks foods donated from wholesalers and markets that…
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…