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Gluten-Digesting Enzymes: Dr. Nan Kathryn Fuchs, PhD offers Insight
After their diagnosis, celiac patients are put on the gluten-free diet, which is the only treatment option currently available. The diet requires total elimination of gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, which when ingested causes an autoimmune reaction in celiacs which results in damage to the absorptive finger-like projections that line the […]
Research Shows Hope for New Enzyme Therapy for Celiac Disease
Gluten, a protein component of grains and cereals, is a common food allergen that poses a serious health risk to millions of Americans. It’s estimated that one percent of the population has celiac disease (CD), an autoimmune reaction to gluten. The treatment for the disease is a simple and effective one—the gluten-free diet—but it can […]
The Benefits of Gluten-Digesting Enzymes
As an author, researcher, and gluten-free advocate (glutenfreehelp.info), I’m always on the lookout for ways to help manage a gluten-free diet. As awareness about gluten intolerance increases in the United States, I’m finding that more and more companies are committing themselves to serving the gluten-free community. One such company, Advanced Bionutritionals, stands out for their […]
Could Coffee Be Harmful to Celiacs?
Coffee is 10% protein. According to Dr. David Clark, the protein in coffee can cause the same kind of reaction that gluten does in people who are sensitive to gluten. Watch the video below and see for yourself if this morning ritual will have to be replaced. Video (4:34): http://www.therealfoodchannel.com/page/11637.html Miranda Jade Turbin www.GlutenFreeHelp.info
Study Shows Quinoa May Not Be Safe for Celiacs
Quinoa has been gaining popularity as a substitute for grains among celiacs. People write in a lot about this high-protein wonder seed, it’s in tons of gluten-free recipes, and you can find it in gluten-free pastas, baked goods, and other wheat alternatives. Testing at gluten levels usually less than 20 ppm, quinoa has been […]
The Importance of Early Gluten Sensitivity Diagnosis
Having been diagnosed with celiac disease myself, I often talk about this autoimmune disease in my gluten-free advocacy work. However, there is a whole other segment of the population who, rather than having celiac disease, have a food sensitivity to gluten. In fact, according to The Food Intolerance Consumer, gluten-sensitive people make up 15% of […]
Exercise Diversity (Pun Intended)
Diet truly is the path to good health especially when dealing with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity. This raises the question : How does adopting a gluten free diet affect the athletic? Carbs are the bodies preferred source of fuel when exercising and most carb products contain gluten. Is this an obstacle for athletes that […]
What is Celiac Crisis?
In my work as a writer, researcher, and gluten-free advocate, I inform others about issues that celiac patients face. Celiac crisis, although rare, is a condition that people with celiac disease should know about. A team of researchers has come together and reviewed cases of celiac crisis in order to facilitate its diagnosis and treatment. […]
Celiac Disease: A Look into its Pathogenesis
Celiac disease, according to estimates, affects approximately three million Americans and as of yet, 97% haven’t been correctly diagnosed. As staggering as these statistics are, celiac disease remains largely poorly understood by the medical community. It’s no wonder, given its lack of research as compared with other autoimmune disorders. However, there is research being actively […]
iPhone App Could Revolutionize Gluten-Free Living
As a writer, researcher, and gluten-free advocate, I’m always on the lookout for ways to help manage a gluten-free diet. As awareness about gluten intolerance increases in the United States, I’m finding that more and more restaurants and companies are committing themselves to serving the gluten-free community. One such company, Midlife Crisis Apps, stands out […]
Restaurant Awareness Program For Diners, Like You and Me
Although there are people who adhere to a gluten-free diet who don’t suffer from gluten issues, many of us are celiac, meaning that even the smallest exposure to gluten can make us quite ill. An estimated 3 million Americans suffer from celiac disease, an autoimmune reaction to gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, and […]
Are “Naturally” Gluten-Free Grains Always Gluten Free?
Many of us on the gluten-free diet are celiac, meaning that even the smallest amount of gluten can make us ill. That’s why a pilot study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association regarding the gluten contamination of single-ingredient, inherently-“gluten-free” foods is so alarming! From the study on contamination of “naturally gluten-free” grains, […]
Kellogg’s Gluten-Free Rice Krispies Breakfast Giveaway!!!
It has been a while since we have done a giveaway so I thought we could start them off with a bang! I always loved eating Rice Krispies as a child. Not only did they taste good but they made such fun sounds. They were my favorite cereal even before I was diagnosed celiac. Snap Crackle […]
What is Celiac Crisis?
Celiac crisis, although rare, is a condition that doctors and celiac patients should be informed about. A group of researchers has reviewed cases of celiac crisis, in an effort to form a better understanding of the condition. It remains poorly understood, but a grasp of celiac crisis can be vital to the health of celiac […]
What’s with all these new pictures?
I am sure many of you noticed some new pictures up on the site. Usually I am the one taking pictures of all the delicious gluten-free products I come across. This time, I was the “gluten-free product”. I had the honor of having my picture taken by my dear friend Joshua Shultz. I’ve never enjoyed […]
The Link Between Schizophrenia and Celiac Disease- Fact or Fiction?
I recently received an email from the celiac listserv about an article that was in the huffington post. I was asked for my opinion on the subject. I have attached my response. This is a subject I don’t have much information on. I would love to hear what you think on the subject. The celiac […]
Why Celiacs Fail to Heal on the Gluten-Free Diet
A gluten-free diet is the only treatment available for celiac disease and generally helps patients heal from intestinal damage caused by the disease’s characteristic autoimmune reaction to gluten. Unfortunately, not all celiacs recover from the damage. In fact, a study in The American Journal of Gastroenterology has found that more than 30 percent of celiac […]
It Say’s it’s Gluten-Free so Why Did I get Sick?
Many of you have probably run into a time where you ate something that said it was “gluten-free” only to find you get a gluten reaction to it. Why is this? Unfortunately, any company can write that their product is gluten free as long as it doesn’t actually contain a product with gluten in it. […]
Gluten Free Help at a Science Fair!
I had the wonderful opportunity to be involved and help a young man out in his quest to achieve success and stature in his local Science fair, not to mention have success with his endeavors in his gluten free baking. Let’s see his questions and how we can not only help him but all of […]
Celiac Disease Associated with Asthma Risk
Researchers have now found a connection between asthma and celiac disease, an autoimmune reaction to gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. Asthma is chronic lung disease that causes the passages of the lungs to become inflamed and narrowed, resulting in wheezing, shortness of breath, tightness in the chest area, and coughing. According […]
