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Gluten Could Be Hiding In Your...

Did you know that foods can contain up to 2% gluten and still be stamped Gluten Free? For some 2% is nothing. It’s a pad of butter for the vegan. A tablespoon of milk for the dairy-free individual. A bite of steak for a vegetarian. For one with Celiac Disease, 2%...read more

Food Recalls For Gluten Free F...

It’s amazing just how often there are recalls for different products. You may have heard about toys from China with lead paint; Toyota’s numerous recalls over the last year for unsafe cars; and, certain brands of dog food, which were actually killing pets across...read more

Five Facts for Understanding F...

For those of us who never had special dietary needs, our acquaintance with food labels and what actually goes into the food products that we buy is practically nil. Here are a few facts to help you understand what you are reading: Memorize which foods you can eat and...read more

Play Dough

I am used to having to worry about food when my daughter goes over to friends to play, but toys? And then I heard about play dough. My daughter wanted me to buy her some. “Oh no!,”a voice inside my head screamed. Where has she seen play dough? Has she...read more

BECOMING A GLUTEN DETECTIVE

Gluten is everywhere. Sometimes you will have no trouble finding it-but sometimes it is hidden. It is the hidden gluten that causes all the trouble for those suffering from celiac disease. When you know a product has gluten, it is easy to avoid it. The problem is...read more

How Do I Know if I Have Celiac...

“I’m not Celiac, however, gluten has had an increasingly negative effect on me over the last five or six years.” A reader sent me this email and I wanted to share that she’s not alone. So many people out there are suffering from...read more

New Genetic Test for Celiac Di...

LATEST NEWS ON CELIAC DISEASE: NEW GENETIC TEST FORCELIAC DISEASE The FDA has just approved a new, non-invasivedo-it yourself genetic test, for celiac disease. Developed by Prometheus Laboratories,Inc., the test, “My CeliacID,”requires just a salivasample...read more

FOOD CHART

FOODS YOU CAN EAT (NON-GLUTEN FOODS) FOODS TO BE AVOIDED (WITH GLUTEN OR COULD HAVE GLUTEN) A A ALFALFA ALCHOH0L ALGAE ALE AMMARANTH APPLE CIDER VINEGAR ARTIFICIAL COLORING ARROWROOT ARTICHOKES ARTIFICIAL FLAVORING B B BAGELS BAKING...read more
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Don’t Give Up The Glam – Gluten-Free Lipstick to The Rescue Living a gluten-free lifestyle doesn’t end with the avoidance of wheat free foods.  Think about it – we digest  small amounts of dental products like mouthwash and toothpaste and if we have gluten-free kids they may inadvertently swallow shampoos, soaps  and other cosmetics. As gluten-free...read more
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A “School Plan” for Celiacs As a mother of children with multiple food allergies I understand the need for a “school plan.”  A “school plan” is what we formulate so that we can be assured that our allergic children will be safe in school.  It usually involves meeting with the principal, teachers, and other...read more
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Gluten-Free Quinoa Salad with Feta Cheese and Black Olives If you read my last post you’ll know that with the abundance of  local produce now readily available,  I’m making efforts to integrate these fresh spring foods  in all my meals – so far no complaints! A fabulous grain, that doesn’t get nearly enough fanfare in North America  is...read more