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GLUTEN-FREE LUNCHES @ WORK OR SCHOOL/GRAB-AND-GO GLUTEN-FREE MEALS
Updated December 22, 2009
I never let having celiac disease keep me from having good gluten-free lunches at work! For those days when I don't have leftovers to bring for lunch, and I don't feel like going out to buy something, I like to keep these terrific ready-made gluten-free meals in my freezer or pantry to grab on my way out of the house in the morning.
These lunches would also be great for students, as long as they have access to a microwave oven.
If you c… Continue
Posted by Bev Gunter on December 31, 2009 at 12:30pm
RECENT LA TIMES ARTICLE ON CD
Posted by Bev Gunter on December 25, 2009 at 7:41am
RECENT NEW YORK TIMES ARTICLE ON CD
By CAROLYN SAYRE
http://health.nytimes.com/ref/health/healthguide/esn-celiac-ess.html
Posted by Bev Gunter on December 25, 2009 at 7:01am
NEW RECIPES FOR THE HOLIDAYS!
6 portions fresh tuna steak, about 4 ounces each
Extra virgin olive oil
6 cups baby salad greens or frise lettuce
6 small ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
6 small red potatoes, cooked in a clay pot
1 pound French beans, blanched for 8 minutes and rinsed under cold water
2 dozen small black olives
2 cups herb dressing, made with finely chopped parsley
Brush tuna steaks with olive oil and season with sea salt and pepper. Using a heavy skillet, cook rapidly, two at a time, for about 4… Continue
Posted by Bev Gunter on December 18, 2009 at 12:12pm
WHAT BLOOD TESTS HELP TO DIAGNOSE CELIAC DISEASE?
Department of Family Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
Histological confirmation of infiltrative lesions via small bowel biopsy is the gold standard for diagnosing celiac disease. Four serum antibody assays may serve as a first-step diagnostic tool to identify biopsy candidates: immunoglobulin A tissue trans… Continue
Posted by Bev Gunter on October 4, 2009 at 9:14pm
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G/F D/F WAFFLES RECIPE
Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Morning Waffles
Serves 4
Brown rice adds protein and fiber to these allergy-friendly waffles. To save time in the morning, mix ingredients the night before. Cover batter and refrigerate overnight. Remix it in the morning while your griddle heats up. If batter is too thick, add more liquid.
For lighter waffles, replace 2 cups brown rice flour with 1½
… ContinueCreated by Bev Gunter Dec 3, 2009 at 10:27am. Last updated by Bev Gunter Dec. 3, 2009.
Our Celiac Children Need More: National School Lunch Program
Enjoy Life(R) Foods CEO Presents Comments to USDA on National School Lunch Program
Urges federally assisted meal program accommodate children with Celiac Disease, food allergies and other special dietary needs
Created by Bev Gunter Sep 13, 2008 at 10:13am. Last updated by Bev Gunter Oct. 8, 2009.
CD in Children
Celiac Disease in Children
In Children. The symptoms of ce
… ContinueCreated by Bev Gunter Sep 13, 2008 at 10:00am. Last updated by Bev Gunter Oct. 8, 2009.
GENERAL MILLS RICE CHEX HAS GONE GLUTEN-FREE!
http://www.celiac.org/newsEvents/ev0803-rice-chex.pdf Continue
Created by Bev Gunter Sep 13, 2008 at 8:55am. Last updated by Bev Gunter Oct. 8, 2009.
Ten Ways to Raise Celiac Awareness Everyday
10 WAYS TO RAISE CELIAC AWARENESS EVERY DAY!
- Share “Are You The ONE?” color FLYER with friends and family who are unaware of celiac disease and its symptoms. We'll have them to distribute at the November 2008 meeting.
- Contact the health editor of your local newspaper and ask them if they know about celiac disease. Write them a letter and share your story.
- Print a copy of the gluten free diet and give it to your doctor, dietician or pharmacist.
- Sug
Created by Bev Gunter Sep 13, 2008 at 8:50am. Last updated by Bev Gunter Oct. 8, 2009.
NEWS UPDATES - LINKS
"Going Gluten Free for Many Reasons" - http://www.latimes.com/features/printedition/health/la-he-gluten7-2008jul07,0,3029831.story
"Foods Find the Right Mouth-Feel" - http://articles.latimes.com/2008/jul/07/health/he-glutenside7
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Created by Bev Gunter Sep 13, 2008 at 8:41am. Last updated by Bev Gunter Oct. 8, 2009.
G/F DIET PREVENTS RECURRENCE OF GERD SYMPTOMS
Date Published: 9/4/2008
Gluten-Free Diet Prevents Recurrence of GERD Symptoms in Celiac Patients
A recent study in the Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology is the first to have evaluated the effect of a gluten-free diet in the nonerosive form of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in celiac disease (CD) patients by means of clinical long-term follow up. This study suggests that a gluten-free diet could
Created by Bev Gunter Sep 13, 2008 at 8:35am. Last updated by Bev Gunter Oct. 8, 2009.
SCIENTISTS PINPOINT KEY RECEPTOR IN CD
July 8, 2008 UM SCIENTISTS PINPOINT KEY RECEPTOR IN CELIAC DISEASE
Findings Could Hold Significance for Other Autoimmune Disorders
A new study from researchers at the Center for Celiac Research at the University of Maryland School of Medicine answers a fundamental question relating to the cause of celiac disease and, possibly, other autoimmune disorders such as Type I diabetes and multiple sclerosis.
People with celiac disease must not eat foods containing
… ContinueCreated by Bev Gunter Sep 13, 2008 at 8:29am. Last updated by Bev Gunter Oct. 8, 2009.
GENE INCREASES RISK OF REFRACTORY CD
Date Published: 12/20/2007
Gene Discovered that Increases the Risk of Refractory Celiac Disease
The MYO9B gene is a strong risk factor for developing refractory celiac disease, finds a report in the latest issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
Celiac disease is associated with HLA-DQ2 and HLA-DQ8, and has been linked to genetic variants in the MYO9B gene on chromosome 19. HLA-DQ2 homozygosity is
Created by Bev Gunter Sep 13, 2008 at 8:04am. Last updated by Bev Gunter Oct. 8, 2009.
BIOPSY NOT ALWAYS NECESSARY FOR DIAGNOSIS
Date Published: 3/6/2008
Research in the most recent issue of Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics shows that a transglutaminase antibody level can be defined which gives a positive predictive value of 100 percent for celiac disease indicating that small bowel biopsy is no longer regarded as mandatory in patients with such high transglutaminase antibody levels.
There is high diagnostic accuracy of immunoglobu
Created by Bev Gunter Sep 13, 2008 at 8:02am. Last updated by Bev Gunter Oct. 8, 2009.
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