A new gluten free restaurant certification organization has been established in Tennessee. It’s instituting a certification process for restaurants in order to help customers find safe, allergy-friendly places to eat.
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Antibiotics Prior to Age 1 Linked to Celiac Disease
Does exposure to antibiotics during your first year of life increase your risk of celiac disease? According to a nationwide study of children in Norway and Denmark, there is a link between the two.
[Read more…] about Antibiotics Prior to Age 1 Linked to Celiac DiseaseIs there a Higher Risk of Eating Disorders Among Teens with Celiac Disease?
Have you ever had an eating disorder? Have you ever wondered if eating disorders correlate with celiac disease? According to a recent study by Tel Aviv University in Israel, there does appear to be a connection.
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Rider University changed their campus dining practices to accomodate students with celiac disease as well as students with other major food allergies.
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There is a new flavor of Girl Scout gluten free cookies for sale this year—Caramel Chocolate Chip. It will join Toffee-tastic as the 2 gluten free Girl Scout cookie options this season.
[Read more…] about Gluten Free Girl Scout Cookies for 2019Researchers Discover Biological Marker for Gluten Sensitivity
Why would researchers look to find a biological marker for gluten sensitivity? It is believed approximately 3.3 million Americans (about 1%) have celiac disease.
[Read more…] about Researchers Discover Biological Marker for Gluten SensitivityMislabeled Gluten Free Food Contintues to Be a Problem
One of the hardest challenges celiacs face is maintaing a strict gluten free diet. And one of the most frustrating aspects of this battle is mislabeled gluten free food.
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When I first heard the term gluten sniffing dog, I thought perhaps it was a joke. Of course dogs have an amazing sense of smell, but the concept still seemed kind of incredible to me.
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There’s a celiac disease vaccine called Nexvax2 in the works. It’s meant to allow celiacs to eat gluten without getting sick and without any damage to your gut.
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Celiacs Struggle to Determine Gluten Exposure From Their Symptoms
People with celiac disease have a difficult time figuring out if they’ve had exposure to gluten when they rely solely on physical symptoms.
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