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10 Celiac Disease Statistics You Want to Know
Important celiac disease statistics every medical professional and every celiac should know.
10 Quick Gluten-Free Baking Tips
Baking can be trouble free if you practice these tips.
Problems baking with gluten-free flours? These tips will make the difference.
5 Ingredients for a Healthy Diet
How do you choose the foods you eat? If you are like most people, taste, price, ease of preparation and nutrition play a major role.
Agave in a nutshell…or rather, a cactus
We have been asked about the safety of using agave syrup as low glycemic substitute for cane sugar. Here is some useful information.
Alba Therapeutics Announces Enrollment of Its First European Patient in Global Phase IIb Study
Milestone Marks the First Time a European Patient with Active Celiac Disease has Enrolled in a Clinical Trial for an Investigational Medication from Alba Therapeutics
Alba Therapeutics Corporation announced today that for the first time, a European patient with active celiac disease has been enrolled in its clinical trial to investigate a treatment for the disease. Alba has enrolled and randomized the newly diagnosed patient from Spain in an eight-week Phase IIb trial with oral larazotide acetate, a tight junction regulator, for the treatment of patients with active celiac disease (CD). The global multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study will evaluate the clinical and histological efficacy, safety and tolerability of larazotide acetate in 106 active CD subjects adhering to a gluten-free diet, while assessing improvement in the clinical signs and symptoms of celiac disease.
Allergies Lead Churches to New Practices - Gluten-free Communion Wafers
This article talks about how different churches are responding to congregants' various allergies, including celiac disease. Note: the catholic low-gluten communion wafers mentioned were tested at Dr. Allessio Fasano's tested at .01% gluten. (Dr. Fasano did mention the lowest level the machine could detect was .o1% and that the wafer could have contained even less.)
The contact information for ordering low-gluten hosts is: Congregation of Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, Altar Breads Department, 31970 State Highway P, Clyde, Missouri 64432. Phone: 1-800-223-2772.
Autism and the Gluten-Free/Casein Free Diet
Significant gastrointestinal symptoms occur in 46% of autistic children compared to 10% of controls. Symptoms can include diarrhea, acid reflux, gas, abdominal distention and pain, constipation and chronic duodinitis.
Avera Medical Minute: Pill Cam
When we cut ourselves or run into something, we typically we are left with a bruise or a wound. It's usually pretty easy to spot. But when something isn't working internally, it's hard to get a grasp of it because we can't see the problem. We met a little boy from Brookings who got help by swallowing a camera the size of a pill.
Bell and Evans Gluten Free Items - Chicken
Below is a list of gluten-free items from Bell & Evans. You can also find hundreds of recipes that can be converted to gluten-free at their website:
http://www.bellandevans.com/index.cfm?act=recipes
Benedictine Nuns Discover Way to Produce Low-Gluten Communion Hosts
The article below describes low-gluten communion wafers for Roman Catholics. The wafers were tested by Dr. Allessio Fasano at the University of Maryland Celiac Disease Center to contain .01% gluten. He did mention that the machine performing the test could only test to .01% and the wafers may, in fact, contain less.
Note: The contact information for ordering low-gluten hosts is: Congregation of Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, Altar Breads Department, 31970 State Highway P, Clyde, Missouri 64432. Phone: 1-800-223-2772.
Bone Mineral Density and Celiac Disease in Women
The article below describes a study showing if a woman enters menopause with a low bone mineral density, the risk is 25% to develop fractures compared to 9% who had normal bone mineral density. This is a significant and important reason for women with celiac disease to:
1) Keep a strict gluten-free diet to be able to absorb calcium, vitamin D and other nutrients vital to bone health,
2) Influence disinterested relatives to get tested, and
3) Get a baseline bone mineral density (BMD) test with follow-up for the appropriate supplementation.
Book Review by Gastroenterology Nursing! 12 27 07
Recognizing Celiac Disease: Signs, Symptoms, Associated Disorders & Complications by C.J. Libonati (2007).
Fort Washington, PA: Gluten Free Works Publishing. www.recognizingceliacdisease.com
Buckwheat: The Gluten-Free Superfood
Don't let the name fool you. Buckwheat is anything but wheat. It is much more nutritious than wheat and in spite of the name, is completely gluten-free.
Buckwheat has been grown in America since colonial days. Buckwheat was once very common on farms in the northeastern and northcentral United States. Production of buckwheat reached a peak in 1860s at which time the grain was a common livestock-feed and was in demand for making flour. Buckwheat enjoyed a resurgence of popularity in the mid 1970's that was brought on by the demand for commercially prepared breakfast cereal and by exports to Japan for making buckwheat noodles. This boom was due to the nutritional excellence of buckwheat.
Can Food Affect Your Kid's Autism? Autism and Casein- & Gluten-Free Diets
Can food affect your kid's autism? ..."Leaky gut"
One of the reasons the GFCF diet is often recommended for autistic individuals is due to a medical condition known as “leaky gut,” in which the intestinal lining is more permeable than normal. A leaky gut does not properly absorb nutrients, and as a result can lead to symptoms of bloating, gas, cramps, fatigue, headaches, memory loss, poor concentration of irritability. Healing of the gut is being seen in individuals who have gluten and casein eliminated from their diets.
Capsule Endoscopy Can Detect Intestinal Damage From Celiac Disease
6 March 2008
Mayo Clinic researchers in the US have found that endoscopy using a pill-sized capsule can help physicians detect and diagnose celiac disease, as well as measure intestinal healing following treatment. The findings are published in this month's issue of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
Celiac Disease Often Goes Undetected
Here is the story about a young teenager who regained health and energy after a bout of flu triggered active celiac disease. The resulting gluten enteropathy or inflammation of her small intestine, caused her to lose 23 pounds, fail to grow and become fatigued.
Celiac Disease Q & A: Common Nutrition and Celiac Disease Questions
Commonly asked questions on nutrition and Celiac Disease, answered by Melinda Dennis, MS, RD, of the Celiac Disease Center at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Ms. Dennis has herself had Celiac Disease for more than 17 years.
Celiac Disease, Diabetes Have Genetic Link
The article below discusses that similar genes are found in people with celiac disease and Type 1 Diabetes. This supports the findings of a recent Danish study that showed 12.3% of children with Type 1 Diabetes tested positive for celiac disease.
Celiac Disease, Weight Gain & How to Lose Weight on the Gluten-Free Diet
The traditional look of celiac disease was an underweight person. However,
a large minority (39%) are now found to be overweight at diagnosis.
A woman with a history of struggling to lose weight is diagnosed with celiac disease. After starting the gluten-free diet she loses 50 lbs in less than a year…seemingly without effort. A middle-aged man who has never had issues with his weight is diagnosed with celiac disease, adopts the gluten-free diet and begins to pack on pounds and doesn't know why. A young man loses over 20 lbs in less than 3 months and reaches his ideal weight after going gluten-free.
These are true stories – in fact the last one was mine. Some people gain weight before diagnosis of celiac disease and lose it after adopting a gluten-free diet, others gain weight after diagnosis.
This begs an obvious question. Why do some gain weight from celiac disease before or after starting the gluten-free diet?
Decision Time – Fad or Trend for Gluten Free
This article from the Phoenix Food Examiner is aimed at understanding the meaning of "gluten-free," the reasons people eat gluten-free food and solutions for finding good gluten-free food.
Dentists Can Help to Recognize Celiac Disease Dentistry
Celiac disease causes the body's immune system to damage and attack the small intestine upon consumption of proteins in barley, rye, wheat and possibly oats. Since there are no specific blood tests to determine if someone has Celiac disease, doctors use blood tests to look for certain autoantibodies and biopsy the small intestine to look for traits of Celiac disease.Nancy Lapid, our Guide to Celiac Disease, points out that certain dental conditions are more common in people with this disease, which puts dentists in a good position to help notice when a patient might have Celiac disease.
Dietary Intervention in Autism Can and Does Work
What can be more devastating than a child who does not smile when you smile, does not respond to your voice, does not talk – who regresses further and further away from you and the world? To see his or her potential disappear is truly heartbreaking.
Infinitely worse is to dismiss out of hand a potential treatment that costs no extra money, has no side effects, yet is reported to result in improvement in most cases and complete recovery in some. The potential treatment is dietary intervention with a 100% strict gluten-free, casein-free diet (also called the GFCF diet).
Autism is a neurological disorder that is now receiving much coverage in the media. Fortunately, Jenny McCarthy, an actress and model, recently published a book on her experiences with her autistic son, Evan. She is using her celebrity to popularize autism and inform the public about alternative methods of treating autism, including the gluten-free and casein-free diet.
Diverticulosis Risk
People with diverticular disease, a common digestive disorder, are typically told to avoid eating popcorn, nuts, seeds and corn so they don't get painful attacks.
But, a new study calls into question that conventional wisdom. The study of more than 47,000 men found that eating those foods did not seem to increase the risk of diverticulosis or diverticular complications
Editorial: Celiac Disease: The Disease that Isn’t
For over three years now I’ve been telling people I have celiac disease when I go out to restaurants or have dinner with friends. Reactions range from “that’s terrible” to “you poor thing, what do you eat?”
It’s like I’m to be pitied because I have this…disease.
Well, I don’t feel diseased. I’m stronger, healthier and in better shape than most of my contemporaries in their early thirties. In fact, I’m in better shape than most 20-somethings. I have more stamina. I think faster and my memory is better. I don’t get sick much and if I catch a cold, it only lasts a day or two. I haven’t had a cavity since I started my gluten-free lifestyle and even my dentist remarked that my teeth are noticeably harder.
Everyone on a Gluten Free Diet
The below article by Nadine Grzeskowiak is a good explanation of why the gluten-free diet can work for anyone and everyone and pitfalls of the celiac tests. Medical experts speak of the gluten-free diet as if it is something strange, yet most unprocessed foods you cook yourself are naturally gluten free. All meats, seafood, fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, dairy (unless gluten was added to them), corn, rice and other grains,(besides wheat, barley, rye or oats), naturally do not contain harmful gluten. Wheat, barley, rye and oats don't contain any nutrients you cannot get in other foods, so what is the big deal with not eating them?Nadine's article is excellent. The only thing I would add is if you do eliminate the gluten grains of wheat, barley, rye and oats and feel better within two weeks, get yourself tested for celiac disease. A positive diagnosis makes dealing with healthcare providers much easier. That said, if it comes back negative but you feel better being gluten-free then eliminate gluten from your diet and be healthy
Exercise - Improve Strength: Replace the Couch with an Exercise Mat
No doubt about it. Regular exercising builds muscle and strength. If you are reluctant to exercise because of early fatigue, weakness and muscle loss you had before starting a gluten-free diet, now’s the time to start a strength-building program. You will realize quick results at whatever level you choose.
Exercise - What Is It Good For?
How can you know which is the best type of exercise for you? Can there even be
just one type of exercise that “does it all,” or is a combination of activities
required? Vertex Fitness has researched several popular types of exercise and
compared some of the most important benefits and limitations.
Exercise - What To Look For When Selecting A Fitness Trainer
Here are a few guidelines to consider that will help you make the right choice when choosing a fitness trainer.
Experts Recommend Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Autism Diet
Here's another positive article about autistics improving on a gluten-free and casein-free diet as therapy that removes the cause of health problems.
Food Nutrients in Focus - Copper
Copper usually gets little or dull coverage, but this flashy nutrient deserves center stage for a serious role review. Here are two reasons. First, deficiency of this trace mineral can debilitate and threaten our lives, and second, deficiency develops with increased frequency in those of us with celiac disease, unlike the general population. Copper plays a critical role in the formation of a variety of proteins and enzymes involved in functions that keep us alive. Consequently, many disorders caused by copper deficiency stem from failure to adequately produce or release copper proteins and enzymes.
Food Nutrients in Focus - Potassium
While most of us consume too little potassium and too much sodium in our diet, a deficiency of potassium more commonly results from losses in vomiting and diarrhea. In celiac disease, large amounts of potassium can be lost in chronic vomiting and diarrhea.
A co-existing zinc deficiency will worsen the diarrhea, resulting in more potassium loss.
Food Nutrients in Focus - Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
Riboflavin deficiency symptoms involve problems with digestion, the mouth,
eyes, skin, nervous system, strength, and blood cell production. It plays a key role in specific amino acid production and
provides antioxidant protection. Riboflavin is essential for growth and production
of red blood cells and maintaining healthy skin, eyes, hair, and nervous system.
Food Nutrients in Focus - Selenium
Selenium is a trace mineral required for good health. We should not be complacent about the small amount of this essential nutrient needed because not having enough of it has serious consequences.
Food Nutrients in Focus - Understanding Probiotics and Prebiotics in Celiac Disease
Strange as it seems, our well-being is uniquely tied to the condition of our colon, which is commonly unhealthy at diagnosis of celiac disease. To keep our colon healthy, we need to understand what happens there on a microscopic level. Hundreds of varieties of intestinal microbe populations called “flora” live there, numbering in the billions. To put these numbers into focus, dead bacteria make up about a third of each bowel movement. Our resident microbes, whether beneficial or harmful, play a decisive role in nourishing or damaging the cells that form the intestinal lining. Probiotic and prebiotic foods and supplements restore and feed our friendly microbes.
Food Nutrients in Focus - Zinc
Most Americans are deficient in zinc. While many of us consume less than 10 mg per day, we actually need between 12 and 15mg. When malabsorption issues from celiac disease damage are added to a diet already too low in zinc, we can see how zinc deficiencies are common in celiac disease.
Food Nutrients in Focus – Vitamin D
Vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin for strong bones and teeth, turns out to be a multi-tasker! Since its discovery in the early 1920s, this important fat-soluble vitamin was labeled simply as “the antirachitic vitamin” (prevents rickets). Not any more. A major discovery of how it functions as a hormone in the body when converted into its active form by the liver has spurred intense research which is revealing much more about this amazing vitamin.
Gatorade is Gluten Free
This just in from the Cincinnati Celiac Group ring. All flavors of Gatorade are gluten-free.
Ghirardelli Chocolate Bars and Squares are NOT Gluten-Free
From GlutenFree Indy, excerpt from a post on a well known chocolate bar:
Gluten and Neurological Disorders: How Gluten Perturbs the Mind
Gluten is a powerful toxin that can alter and disable our nervous system.
Neurological disorders that develop from eating gluten in food can arise in either, or both, of the following ways: direct effect of gluten itself or nutritional deficiencies due to malabsorption in gluten sensitive conditions such as celiac disease.
Gluten Free Diets May Reduce Autistic Behavior
Fortunately, dietary changes can make a significant change in people with autism. Research is profound on the positive impact that a gluten and casein free diet can make on children with autism. Gluten and/or casein free diets have been implemented to reduce autistic behavior, in addition to special education, since the early eighties. (Article contains an extensive list of gluten-free, casein-free foods.)
Gluten Free Heinz Product List as of 7 23 08
This list of gluten-free products manufactured by Heinz just in from the Knoxville Celiac Listserve.To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit
http://celi-act.com/mailman/listinfo/knoxceliacs_celi-act.com
or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to
knoxceliacs-request@celi-act.comThank you for your interest in Heinz Products. We certainly understand how difficult it can be to find foods that meet the requirements of a restricted
diet.
Health in Depth: Candida Albicans Intestinal Yeast Overgrowth in Celiac Disease
The frequency of intestinal overgrowth by candida albicans is increased in people with celiac disease. In fact, infection by this common organism, also called C. albicans or candida, appears to be a trigger in the onset of celiac disease.1 Candida is yeast, a budding type of fungus, capable of fermenting carbohydrates. Albicans identifies this particular yeast from many others.
Candida albicans usually maintains a tiny appearance in our intestinal tract unless conditions change to favor its growth. It can thrive and invade if the intestinal lining becomes inflamed or damaged, the composition of normal flora becomes disrupted, immune defenses become diminished or malnutrition reduces our health. C. albicans infection is characterized by superficial, irregular white patches with a red base. Invasion of the bloodstream is possible and would be life-threatening.
Health In Depth: Copper Deficiency Anemia in CD
Copper deficiency anemia is a condition rather than a disease that results in tissue hypoxia, or inadequate oxygenation of body tissues. This anemia is actually an iron deficiency anemia that is caused by deficiency of copper, not of iron itself.
Health in Depth: Diarrhea
Diarrhea, always a symptom of an underlying disorder, is characterized by increased frequency, fluid content, or volume of fecal discharge. In diarrhea, 60 to 90% of stool weight is water due to one of two mechanisms. Either stool moves through the intestine before water can be absorbed, or water passes from cells lining the intestinal wall into the intestine. This water is accompanied by electrolytes, especially potassium and sodium.
Health in Depth: Easy Bruising in Vitamin K Deficiency
Do you know someone who bruises easily? Do the marks develop into dark bluish swellings that hurt and take a long time to go away? If you have celiac disease, perhaps you had this problem before starting the gluten-free diet.
Health in Depth: Excessive Gas in the Digestive Tract
It’s a fact. Everyone produces gas. Ordinarily, most people produce about 1 to 3 pints of gas in a day. Gas is normally painless, creating a feeling of fullness until it is passed. But sometimes pain is experienced, and when it does it can be either dull or sharp, leaving us feeling bloated or tender in places. It can be localized in one spot, or felt throughout the abdomen.
About 50% of people with celiac disease complain of chronic discomfort from gas at the time of diagnosis.
Health in Depth: Muscle Weakness in Celiac Disease
Muscle weakness is the lack of muscle strength to perform physical work that we should be able to do, such as lifting objects, climbing steps or simply walking or getting up from a chair. Muscle weakness is different from muscle fatigue, which is the lack of energy to continue physical work once begun. Muscle weakness is also different from lassitude, or chronic fatigue, which is the feeling of tiredness or exhaustion but without loss of muscle strength.
Health in Depth: Natural Remedies for Chronic Constipation
About 20% of people with untreated celiac disease have chronic constipation instead of the classic symptom of diarrhea. As the rate of diagnosis improves, constipation is becoming recognized as a common symptom of celiac disease.
Constipation is a common problem in the general population of the United States. According to the National Institutes of Health, about 4 million people have frequent constipation. It is one of the most common digestive complaints in the United States, resulting in about 2.5 million doctor visits and 92,000 hospitalizations annually, although most people treat themselves.
Health in Depth: Osteomalacia in Adult CD
Osteomalacia is common in celiac disease. Osteomalacia can occur at any age. It children, it is called rickets. It is a metabolic bone disorder that involves slow loss of minerals from bone tissue throughout the skeleton, stemming from inadequate absorption of vitamin D. As minerals are dissolved from bone tissue to provide for essential functions elsewhere in the body, bones gradually lose their hardness.
Consequently, pronounced softening of the bones characterizes osteomalacia. Soft bones become deformed, especially bones of the arms, legs, spine, thorax and pelvis. The softer bones have a normal amount of collagen, a strong fibrous protein in the bone matrix (osteoid) that gives bone its structure and tensile capacity, but there is not sufficient calcium and phosphate minerals available to properly mineralize or be deposited in the osteoid to give it necessary hardness.
Health in Depth: Osteoporosis in Celiac Disease
In the general population, 44 million people have either osteoporosis or low bone mass, representing 55 percent of the people aged 50 and older in the United States.
In celiac disease, age is a major factor. A study of women at diagnosis of CD that included both fertile (young) and postmenopausal women, demonstrated 40% with osteopenia, 26% with osteoporosis, and 34% with normal bone mineral density.
Honey May Be Best for Cough, Study Finds
A bit of buckwheat honey beat the leading over-the-counter children’s cough remedy in relieving kids’ cough and associated sleep troubles, a study has found.
How Celiacs and Others Can Get the Most from Gluten-Free Supplements
Ever wonder what "active ingredients" are and why "inert ingredients" (a hiding place for gluten) are added to vitamins, minerals, herbals or other supplements? Thanks to Nature's Made, you can find out.
Hyperthyroidism, Celiac Disease and the Gluten Connection
Hyperthyroidism, also called Grave’s Disease, is an immunologically mediated thyroid disease. That basically means it is brought on by the action of specific abnormal autoantibodies, called thyroid receptor antibodies (TRAb), that stimulate excessive release of normal thyroid hormones into the blood. Thyroid hormones control body metabolism.
Intestinal Gluten Receptor Is Gateway for Celiac Disease
Finding could offer new treatments for other autoimmune disorders, study says
Investigation of Gluten Sensitivity Requires Anti-Gliadin Antibody Testing
The news release below is timely because anti-gliadin antibody blood tests are losing ground while the reality of gluten sensitivity looms far larger than is now appreciated by many doctors! These blood tests are absolutely necessary to investigate health problems caused by gluten itself, yet they are being dismissed by doctors who look only to diagnosing celiac disease.
Positive anti-gliadin antibody tests show undigested gluten peptides in the bloodstream. This abnormal finding tells the story that gluten has passed through the tight barrier defenses of the small intestinal lining into the body where it can wreak havoc, with or without celiac disease. Gluten is a food protein in wheat, barley, rye and oats.
Jennies Macaroons Adds New Flavor To Gluten-Free Line
New all-natural chocolate macaroons debut at Natural Products Expo West–BOOTH 3177 They’re all natural and made with only three ingredients, offering great taste and superior health benefits
Kidney Stones: Causes & Treatment in Celiac Disease
Within the United States, about 10–15% of adults will be diagnosed with a kidney stone. Recurrence rates are estimated at about 10% per year, totaling 50% over a 5–10 year period and 75% over 20 years. Men are affected approximately 4 times more often than women. Recent evidence has shown an increase in pediatric cases. The total cost for treating this condition was $2 billion in 2003.1
Kidney stones are an atypical symptom and associated disorder of celiac disease, however not all people with celiac disease will develop kidney stones. This article describes the pathway for the development of kidney stones that are seen in persons with celiac disease as well as the treatment and prevention.
Lactose Intolerance: What Is It And How Is It Diagnosed?
Lactose, commonly known as “milk sugar”, may not be digested well if you are either born with absent or low levels of the enzyme lactase or if your intestine has been injured resulting in absent or low levels of lactase.
Making the Connection
Underdiagnosed in the U.S., celiac disease can be identified and treated if the condition is understood
MEDICAL RESEARCH: “Hypovitaminosis D is associated with insulin resistance and ß cell dysfunctio
Editor’s note:
In the following medical research study, healthy participants were enrolled to examine the effects of vitamin D on insulin production and use in the body. This research shows that:
1) vitamin D plays an important role in insulin sensitivity in the body, and deficiency of vitamin D hampers production of insulin hormone by beta cells in the pancreas.
2) people with vitamin D deficiency are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes mellitus.
MEDICAL RESEARCH: “Selected quality parameters of salmon and meat when fried with or without adde
Editor’s note:
This research study published in 2006 investigating what is healthier: to steam or pan fry salmon and meat with or without added fat, demonstrated that it is best not to use oil and if oil is used, only oils of plant or vegetable origin should be used. Vitamin D and vitamin E (tocopherol) are both fat-soluble, meaning they dissolve out into the fat but not into liquid.
MEDICAL RESEARCH: “Absorption of Copper in Malabsorption Syndromes.”
Editor’s note:
In this study, researchers investigating copper deficiency in 49 patients with various malabsorption syndromes found that copper deficiency in CD is caused by malabsorption in the duodenum and that it leads to significant depression of serum ceruloplasmin, a protein to which most of the copper in the blood is attached. This is still an important research because it established how copper is transported into the bloodstream from the duodenum and that low levels of ceruloplasmin may develop in celiac disease.
MEDICAL RESEARCH: “Copper Deficiency in Infants with Active Celiac Disease.”
Editor’s note:
In this case report of infants with severe malabsorption from celiac disease, the treating physicians found copper deficiencies based on blood studies that showed severe low copper levels and white blood cell count. Treatment required copper supplementation in addition to the gluten-free diet. Normally, in the last few months of gestation, an infant stores a large amount of copper in their liver. This storage must last about 6 months because infants must derive their nourishment from copper-poor milk. This case report shows dramatically the terrible effect of malabsorption coupled with a naturally occurring huge demand for copper that could not be satisfied through digestion.
MEDICAL RESEARCH: “Copper Malabsorption in Coeliac Disease.”
Editor’s note:
In this study, researchers investigating the absorption of copper in untreated patients who had damage to their duodenum found anemia in 3 out of 10 people that was due to copper deficiency. They gave all the subjects a solution of copper to drink that was equal to a daily dose then tested their blood level. Results showed that all 10 untreated subjects had significantly decreased abillity to absorb copper compared to normal subjects.
MEDICAL RESEARCH: “Effects of probiotic bacteria on humoral immunity to Candida albicans in immuno
Editor’s note: This animal study investigating the activity of 4 species of probiotic bacteria in germ-free mice (born and raised in sterile conditions) and comparing the beneficial health effects against Candida albicans (C. albicans) yeast demonstrated that the probiotic bacteria altered the antibody responses of mice to C. albicans, while not provoking a vigorous antibody response in mice to their own antigens. Antigens are markers on the surface of cells that stimulate production of antibodies.
MEDICAL RESEARCH: “Endemic Sprue: its first diagnosis based on bleeding complications.”
This case report illustrates that a person can live a long time reporting apparent good health and be completely unaware that they have symptoms. In this case, hematomas, which are swollen black and blue marks, that developed on his legs caused the patient to seek medical attention. The ability of his blood to clot was severely impaired and yet there was no other manifestation of hemorrhage.
MEDICAL RESEARCH: “Gut microflora associated characteristics in children with celiac disease.”
Editor’s note: This important study demonstrated that short chain fatty acid (SCFA) levels in stool samples were abnormal in participating children with celiac disease, with and without treatment with gluten-free diet. SCFAs are healthy energy byproducts produced by microflora (beneficial organisms) in the colon during fermentation of undigested carbohydrates arriving from the small intestine. SCFAs nourish the colonocytes, cells that line the colon, to maintain normal function. They also help absorb salts and water from stool.
MEDICAL RESEARCH: “Lack of correlation of degree of villous atrophy with severity of clinical pres
This study, investigating whether the degree of villous atrophy (intestinal damage) correlates with the symptoms that are presented, found they do not. Therefore, more research is needed to find out why symptoms do not correlate with the degree of intestinal damage.
MEDICAL RESEARCH: “Pediatric case series evaluating a standardized Candida albicans skin test prod
Editors’ note: This study investigating the value and safety of Candin for clinical use in children demonstrated effectiveness and safety. Candin is a reagent or skin test for sensitivity to Candida albicans, a yeast microorganism that can cause infection.
MEDICAL RESEARCH: “Probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG enhances gastric ulcer healing in rats.”
Editors’ note: This animal study investigating the effects of Lactobacillus rhamnosus, a strain of probiotic bacteria, on ulcers of the stomach lining of rats demonstrated that bacteria placed directly into the stomach significantly and according to dose reduced gastric ulcer size. If the results of this animal research are reproduced in humans, it would demonstrate that probiotics may hasten recovery for people suffering from stomach ulcers.
MEDICAL RESEARCH:“Is vitamin D important for preserving cognition? A positive correlation of serum
Editor’s note:
Promising research published January 8, 2007 shows that adequate levels of vitamin D in the elderly are important to maintain cognitive function or thinking skills that include use of language, awareness, social skills, math ability, memory, reasoning, judgment, intellect, learning, and imagination.
Migraine Headaches and Celiac Disease
According to WebMD, approximately 45 million Americans suffer from chronic headaches, and of them, 28 million suffer from migraines. A migraine headache is a neurologic disorder characterized by reduced cerebral blood flow. They are marked by periodic, usually one-sided pulsing heachaches with or without aura and light and noise sensitivity or nausea.
A 2003 medical study testing migraine sufferers for celiac disease showed that 4.4% had the disorder. (That would be over 1.2 million migraine sufferers in the US.) Another study of 111 celiac disease patients showed 35.5% had early classic symptoms of celiac disease, such as weight loss, diarrhea and anemia, but 64.5% presented with symptoms later in life.
Minerals - Calcium
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body. About 99% of this essential nutrient is contained in bones and teeth with the rest being in blood and other tissues. Calcium is needed for strong bones and teeth and for nerve conduction, muscle contraction, heart muscle function, blood pressure regulation, glycogen to glucose conversion, initiation of blood clotting, many hormone actions, many enzyme activities and making acetylcholine, an important chemical for nerve transmission. Calcium plays a part in the prevention of colon cancer.
Mother and Son Conquer Autism
When Teresa Summers first learned her son, Sam, had autism she felt as if her world crumbled.
“You imagine the worse-case scenario," said Summers, 43, a single mom in Hazel Park. "Many children are institutionalized and never live independently. Many have aggressive behaviors. You mourn the loss of the future you'd planned for your child."
But rather than wallow in despair, Summers got busy, researching information on the Internet and seeking sources of assistance.
Sam was 16 months old when he was diagnosed with autism, a neurological disorder.
Natural Liver Support Cleansing Products
The liver is involved in thousands of biochemical mechanisms making it second only to the brain in importance and complexity. Natural health practitioners are also acutely aware of the detrimental effects on the liver of modern living, with its chemicals, excessive fat intake, pesticides, hormones, and stress. This suggests that we as a culture are in need of liver support.
Natural Remedies -
Salt water is an effective, inexpensive treatment to reduce nasal stuffiness that result from colds and prevent secondary bacterial infection of swollen nasal passages. Its use appears in ancient writings of cultures such as the Egyptians and Chinese.
Neurological Disorders, Gluten & Celiac Disease
The brain is a delicate organ, where billions of cells, electrical and chemical reactions have to interact correctly to function optimally. When something unbalances brain chemistry, interrupts reactions or damages the cells, brain dysfunction results. Gluten does all these things - whether or not you have celiac disease.
New Safety Standards Set for Baby Formula and Nuts - Gluten Free
This article describes safety standards for internationally shipped baby food and includes benchmarks for producing gluten-free foods set by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO).
No Cavities Again! Dental Enamel Defects, CD and How the Gluten-Free Diet Keeps Your Teeth Strong
This entry is a personal story, but it relates to the gluten-free diet and how it can affect your teeth – for the better. I’m happy I had no cavities this last check up and the last four and a half years, but really I wish someone had told me about celiac disease and the gluten-free diet a long long time ago.
Now let’s go tell others.
No Gluten Ahead
Eating out can be challenging for those with food intolerances but Carolyn Holbrook discovers there are places to go.
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Gluten
This is super important for anyone with fatty liver disease!
While we were at Columbia University's Topics in Gastroenterology Conference, Dr. Steven Lobritto talked about cirrhosis of the liver and how he has actually seen people who were on the liver transplant list heal enough to be taken off once they started a gluten-free diet. That's right. People who needed liver transplants - their liver's were basically done for - healed!
Non-alcoholic fatty liver is a non-inflammatory hepatic (liver) disorder characterized by degenerative changes in the liver secondary to excessive accumulation of lipid in hepatocytes.
Our Pets and Irritable Bowel Disease
They might be furry and walk on four legs, but they’re family just the same and we oftentimes treat them like our kids. I’m talking about our pets. Well, it seems our pets are even more like us than we thought. Dogs, cats and even other animals like guinea pigs can have food sensitivity issues just like humans leading to digestive problems.
Over 300 Symptoms Linked to Gluten and Celiac Disease. How Is This Possible?
In 2007, Gluten Free Works published Recognizing Celiac Disease, the first work to present over 300 signs, symptoms, associated disorders and complications gathered from documented medical research from around the world. The book showed that researchers worldwide were finding hundreds of health problems associated with celiac disease and gluten. This list is now being used by celiac disease centers, national celiac organizations and health organizations to help identify at risk patients and determine whether patient symptoms are consistent with celiac disease.
But how can one disorder cause so many problems? Here's a look at one way...nutritional deficiencies.
Probiotics And Altered Gut Flora - Winning The War On Terrorism In Your Gut
Proteins produced from partial breakdown of microorganisms are often recognized by the body’s immune system as foreign antigens triggering production of antibodies that may be detected in the blood. Such antibodies include proteins from the cell walls (outer membranes) or flagella of the bacteria Escherichia coli and the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae (Baker’s or Brewer’s yeast) that are found in Crohn’s disease. Stimulation of the immune system by these proteins can also confuse the body into thinking that it needs to continue fighting an ongoing battle against an invader. The resulting ongoing intestinal inflammation and immune stimulation associated with a leaky gut frequently initiates a self-perpetuating process whereby the body attacks or injures itself long after an infection or invading microorganism has been destroyed. This is autoimmunity. The resulting self-damage may occur locally in the gut or in distant parts of the body most typically in the brain or nerves, skin, joints and various glands such as the pancreas and thyroid.
Probiotics and Prebiotics can Improve Health of Celiacs
Probiotics and prebiotics should be incorporated into the diet to improve the quality and balance of intestinal bacteria that inhabit the colon. Intestinal enzyme deficiencies, sugar intolerances and associated dysbiosis, or imbalance of intestinal microbes, called flora, appear commonly in persons with celiac disease.
Problems with Acid Reducers and Acid Reflux Fixes that Work
Acid reflux affects millions of people every day.
Heartburn is the major symptom of acid in the esophagus, characterized by burning discomfort behind the breastbone (sternum). Findings in gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) include esophagitis (reflux esophagitis) — inflammatory changes in the esophageal lining (mucosa) —, strictures, difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), and chronic chest pain. Patients may have only one of those symptoms. Typical GERD symptoms include cough, hoarseness, voice changes, chronic ear ache, burning chest pains, nausea or sinusitis. GERD complications include stricture formation, Barrett's esophagus, esophageal spasms, esophageal ulcers, and possibly even lead to esophageal cancer, especially in adults over 60 years old.
Psoriasis and Celiac Disease - Genetic Link
The research below further supports the links demonstrated between celiac disease and psoriasis as noted in the book "Recognizing Celiac Disease." (www.recognizingceliacdisease.com) Although not the focus of this study, the link could be a genetic sensitivity to gluten itself, considering the resolution of symptoms seen by people with psoriasis who go on a gluten-free diet. In addition, the other disorders, diabetes type 1 and arthritis have been linked to celiac disease/gluten sensitivity reactions.
Recipe - APPLE AMARANTH PANCAKES
These pancakes are great for breakfast. Nutritious low fat amaranth adds its rich protein, fiber, iron, calcium, and B vitamins to whole grain brown rice, eggs and applesauce for a nutrient dense
breakfast that really satisfies.
Recipe - APRICOT JAM COOKIES
These yummy cookies are easy to make and store well in the freezer.
Recipe - AUTHENTIC PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH CABBAGE SLAW
Here is how my busy great grandmother made fresh cabbage slaw. With a dozen children on the farm, you know she was a busy lady keeping them healthy
and well fed. Enjoy this quick nourishment, scientifically proven good for the gut.
Recipe - AUTUMN APPLESAUCE CAKE
This wonderful cake has a sweet and spicy, robust flavor with the slightest apple- tang finish. It is perfect for an autumn breakfast with coffee or as dessert.
Recipe - AVOCADO CELERY SALAD
Try to eat salad every day for good digestion. While all lettuce, except iceberg which is constipating, contains juice that naturally restores digestive health, the juice of romaine lettuce is exceptional. Avocado is a highly nutritious fruit, rich in potassium, vitamin A, B-vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids. Celery, too, is a good source of potassium.
Recipe - BANANA ORANGE SMOOTHIE
Whip up this smoothie for a fast, nutritious breakfast that is rich in calcium, protein, phosphorus, and potassium.
Recipe - BANANA QUICK BREAD
This fragrant banana bread makes a complete breakfast that can be eaten on-the-go. Always a welcome treat, serve it for a snack or dress it up with icing for dessert.
Recipe - BERRY DELICIOUS PIE
Try this irresistable pie when you need a lovely, luscious dessert.
Recipe - BRAISED CHICKEN LIVERS AND ONIONS
If you’ve never tried chicken liver, here is a dish that is nutritious, fast, and flavorful. Enjoy this excellent source of riboflavin, niacin (vitamin B3), pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), pyridoxine (vitamin B6), vitamin B12, iron, selenium, vitamin A, and protein once a month to keep healthy.
Recipe - BRAZIL NUT CRUSTED FISH
You’re in for a nutritious treat with this delightful dish. With or without the sauce, each forkful delivers crunch with tender, flaky fish. This dish is rich in selenium and protein with magnesium, calcium, zinc, potassium and omega-3 fatty acids for strength, vitality and a bright outlook.
Recipe - BRAZIL NUT RISOTTO
Try this flavorful dish for a whopping dose of selenium from uniquely soft, crunchy Brazil nuts…with a texture reminiscent of water chestnuts.
Recipe - BUCKWHEAT BROWNIES
These tasty and nutritious brownies are easy to make and high in zinc, potassium, magnesium, and selenium.
Recipe - CAROB AND PEANUT BUTTER SMOOTHIE
All smoothies are quick to make and enjoy, but this smoothie is full of natural protein and the vitamins and minerals needed for muscle strength and vitality plus carbohydrates for energy.
Recipe - CASHEW ALMOND QUICK BREAD
Here is a healthy, nutritious breakfast food with a good balance of carbohydrate, complete protein, good fat and lots of minerals and vitamins packed in each slice. A delight to enjoy at home or to take along. Cashews are an excellent source of minerals like calcium, potassium, copper, and magnesium plus protein, good fat and fiber. Apricots are famous for their potassium and vitamin A value plus copper, magnesium, niacin and iron. Cinnamon boosts the flavor and aids digestion. To top it off, sesame seeds or sunflower seeds are rich in copper and zinc.
Recipe - CHICKEN AND BROWN RICE SOUP
This simple recipe will produce a rich, delicious soup.
Recipe - CHICKEN TENDERS IN 15 MINUTES
When you need a quick, delicious dinner, try this recipe.
Recipe - CHINESE EGG FRIED RICE
Fried rice is a great way to save time in the kitchen. This easy recipe uses nutritious eggs and leftover rice for a delicious meal or side dish. You can add whatever meat and vegetables you have on hand.
Recipe - CHOCOLATE ALMOND BISCOTTI
Try this twice baked cookie for a delicious treat.
Recipe - CHOCOLATE CHIP WALNUT CAKE
Yes, cake can be both nutritious and delicious! Chocolate and nuts are great sources of minerals like calcium, copper, potassium and zinc for strength and vitality…and good for the mind.
Recipe - CINNAMON APPLESAUCE PANCAKES
The added nutrition of applesauce and rice bran puts these mouthwatering pancakes a step above their plain cousin. Cinnamon boosts the flavor and aids digestion. So give it a try.
Recipe - CINNAMON RAISIN SWEET POTATOES
Three great flavors blend naturally in this satisfying, healthy side dish. The natural fruitiness of raisins enhances the sweetness of sweet potatoes and the spiciness of cinnamon. Butter or substitute enhances absorption of the rich beta-carotene and minerals in this dish.
Recipe - COCONUT CUSTARD PIE
MMM...there is no better word to describe this pie. On the health side, eggs provide rich protein and nutrients while coconut enhances the immune system and protects against viruses.
Recipe - COCONUT TOPPED CHOCOLATE PIE WITH BANANAS
Here’s another coconut recipe paired with copper-rich chocolate to boost the immune system. This luscious pie is made from ingredients you can keep on hand in your kitchen.
Recipe - CONFETTI RICE
Who isn’t pressed for time? Make this festive, flavorful side dish using leftover rice in just 6 minutes. Goes great with most any entrée, including egg, fish, chicken, pork, ham and beef.
Recipe - COUNTRY FARMER’S HAM AND POTATO SALAD
Well worth the effort, this potato salad is real comfort...warm, flavorful and sides up to most entrees. This dish provides fiber, potassium, iron, protein, beta carotene and vitamin C. The unpastuerized apple cider vinegar is a rich source of probiotics for healthy digestion.
Recipe - DAIRY-FREE BANANA CUSTARD PIE
Luscious…and so good for you! In 10 minutes you can make this smooth, mouthwatering custard. Whether you make it to fill this pie or as a quick dessert without the pie shell, do keep the bananas for an unbeatable treat for all ages. Adding coconut lifts it up to the next level of taste and nutrition.
Recipe - DAIRY-FREE SPINACH AND MUSHROOM QUICHE
Here’s a fabulous dish with a flaky crust and mouth-watering flavors that’s loaded with vitamin K, as well as high quality protein, vitamin A, calcium and other minerals. Everyone will ask for more!
Recipe - EASY STUFFED JUMBO SHELLS
Love stuffed jumbo shells, but don’t want to use the oven? Here is a handy way to make shells in 35 minutes. What you need is a deep-sided large skillet with a lid – a nonstick electric is ideal. Reheat leftover shells to make a deliciously satisfying lunch.
Recipe - FLATBREAD ON THE GRILL
Too hot to bake in the kitchen? Try this hearty flatbread on the grill! Goes great with whatever else is cooking.
Recipe - FLOURLESS PEANUT BUTTER DELIGHT COOKIES (gluten-free, cane sugar-free, dairy-free)
These delicious, easy-to-make cookies were a sensation when they were first introduced as “peanut butter kisses.” They remain a standby today...
Recipe - FRIED OYSTERS
Loaded with zinc, iron, and protein, oysters have a long history of nourishing people from many cultures. Quick to make, they go well with almost any quick side dish like green beans, asparagus, carrots, or broccoli. Try it with the Swiss Chard or Tomato Salad recipe.
Recipe - GLUTEN-FREE SOFT THUMBPRINT COOKIES
Children of all ages love these drop cookies filled with their favorite jelly...
Recipe - GLUTEN-FREE SPRITZ COOKIES
Pressed cookies are fun to make and a delight to eat. Try this version to create your own wonderful tradition...
Recipe - HONEY FRIED CHICKEN SALAD
Combine the taste of sweet, crispy chicken on a bed of no-calorie salad vegetables loaded with vitamin K, beta-carotene, calcium and folate.
Recipe - KALE WITH TOASTED ALMONDS
Kale is rich in calcium, folic acid and vitamin A. This leafy vegetable’s dark green color and light texture will complement any meal. Almonds add calcium and other minerals.
Recipe - KING CRAB SALAD
Salad is always a great choice for a health tune-up and digestion restorative. Crab salad is a real treat with tasty, easy to digest, high quality protein combined with lots of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
Recipe - LASAGNA WITH TOFU AND VEGETABLES
This lovely, satisfying lasagna is very rich in calcium, phosphorus, potassium, and vitamin A with the health benefits of lycopene and antioxidants.
Recipe - LEMON BAR COOKIES
These scrumptious gluten-free bar cookies have a tangy chew layer over a yummy crumb base!
Recipe - LEMON MERINGE PIE
This beautiful pie delivers lemon packed with potassium, vitamin C and bioflavanoids and highly nutritious eggs loaded with protein, mineral, and vitamin A are also good for digestion. More than this, lemon meringue tastes fabulous!
Recipe - LEMON RICE SOUP
This tasty soup is easy-to-make and works either as an entrée or with salads and sandwiches. It is rich in potassium and protein and is soothing to the digestive tract.
Recipe - Meatless Enchiladas in 30 Minutes (gluten-free, cane sugar-free, dairy-free)
Here’s a satisfying meal that’s simple to prepare with ingredients you can easily keep on hand. Enchiladas can be baked in the oven or cooked in a non-stick skillet...
Recipe - MEDITERRANEAN MUSSELS OVER PASTA
Mussels are a great source of nutrients, especially protein, zinc, folic acid and copper. Like most seafood, this dish cooks up quickly and can easily be doubled or tripled.
Recipe - MOM'S FAMOUS COLLARD GREENS AND BACON
These hearty greens are rich in calcium and potassium, folic acid, and vitamin A as well. Collards make a great accompaniment to most entrees, but especially chicken, turkey, and pork.
Recipe - NON-DAIRY HOLIDAY EGGNOG (gluten-free, cane sugar-free, dairy-free)
Our eggnog is both delicious and safe! Sit back and enjoy your company...
Recipe - PERFECT PEACH PIE
Ummm…fresh, fragrant peaches make the best summer pies! Welcome peach season with this luscious recipe.
Recipe - PERFECT POT ROAST in an HOUR WITH A PRESSURE COOKER
If you have never used a pressure cooker, consider that it saves a lot of cooking time, is versatile and produces richly flavored, tender meat and conserves the broth. It is also economical. This recipe could be cooked in the oven for 3 hours, but that is a lot of heat and time.
Recipe - PINEAPPLE RAISIN SAUCE
This rich, nutritious velvety sauce takes mild fish, ham, pork and chicken to a higher level of satisfaction and digestibility. Try it over fried tofu for a vegetarian treat.
Recipe - POACHED SALMON SALAD WITH AVOCADO
Salmon is such a great, healthy choice for versatility and ease of preparation, it’s no wonder recipes for it abound. We developed this recipe for its wonderful appeal and mainly because steaming is the method that best preserves the vitamin D in salmon as well as other fish. Salmon is a rare source of vitamin D that is also a rich source of protein, minerals, and the heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA. Enjoy this refreshingly tasty salad as a main meal for lunch or dinner.
Recipe - PORK TENDERLOIN WITH PINEAPPLES AND SAGE
In less than 30 minutes, you can enjoy this satisfying entrée. Tender pork is smothered in a sweet and sour sauce bursting with chunks of pineapples and raisins. Pork is rich in tryptophan, the amino acid needed to make serotonin for calm nerves and melatonin for restful sleep.
Recipe - PUMPKIN BREAD
This pumpkin bread will make you the envy of your family, friends and neighbors whether they are GF or not. The flavor is reminiscent of pumpkin pie. The texture is soft and moist. It is our favorite quickbread.
Recipe - REFRESHING LIME PIE
This delicious, refreshing healthful dessert is perfect when the thermometer soars. Everyone will enjoy the clean, fragrant taste it leaves in the mouth.
Recipe - RISOTTO WITH BABY PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS
Here is a delicious risotto that can accompany practically any main dish.
Recipe - RISOTTO WITH FRESH HERBS
Risotto is a unique rice dish with a full-bodied creamy mouth feel. Try it once and you are sure to make it often.
Recipe - ROMAINE SALAD WITH FRESH PEARS AND BRAZIL NUTS
This versatile salad makes a handsome first course and easily partners with soup, salad or sandwich. Magnesium/ selenium laden Brazil nuts and pears naturally tone the bowel. Romaine lettuce is a digestion restorative, providing folic acid, vitamin K and calcium while carrots add beta carotine.
Recipe - SAUSAGE AND GREEN PEA SOUP
Sausage adds valuable protein, minerals, and vitamins to fiber-rich peas in this handsome, hearty soup. Soup is a method of making food that retains nutrients. Not only that, but this soup easily satisfies the appetite, making it good for weight loss.
Recipe - SAUSAGE STEW THAT SATISFIES
This nutritious, richly flavored stew is so easy and tasty, it will be a favorite of the whole family.
Recipe - SAUTÉED BEEF LIVER AND ONIONS
Beef liver is the best source of copper, as well as, protein, iron, potassium, selenium and vitamin A. This recipe will help you appreciate the sweet flavor and smooth texture of health-giving liver…organic, of course.
Recipe - SAUTEED HONEY BANANA SLICES
Naturally rich in potassium, iron, B-vitamins and the amino acid tryptophan, the versatile banana provides fiber for good digestion. This side dish goes well with ham, pork, and chicken.
Recipe - SAVORY FISH IN A SKILLET
If you like the texture of jambalaya, this is for you…every flavor-rich mouthful.
Recipe - SAVORY SHRIMP SOUP
This wonderful, complex soup is rich in taste and nutrients. The delicious aroma will entice the family straight to your kitchen table.
Recipe - SCRUMPTIOUS SCONES
Make this simple recipe tonight for a delicious breakfast treat tomorrow.
Recipe - SHRIMP EGG FOO YOUNG
Here is a delicious, satisfying meal you will want to add to your favorites because it is quick to make and full of nutrition for the whole family. Egg Foo Young is a form of omelet served over rice with a thick sauce that has been nourishing people for centuries. The strong sauce balances the plain rice for an exciting, complex taste. The egg is one of only a few foods that contain vitamin D and a whole lot more. Plus, all the ingredients can be kept on hand. Clean-up is easy…one pan.
Recipe - SHRIMP ETOUFEE
For a taste of Louisiana, try this simple rice dish. Etoufeé means to smother (the rice). You’ll be out of the kitchen fast to enjoy autumn events.
Recipe - Simply Dressed Rice Pilaf (gluten-free, cane sugar-free, dairy-free)
Richly flavored rice makes this an excellent companion for roasted pork, chicken or fish.
Recipe - SKY HIGH SMOOTHIE
This smoothie is sky high rich in riboflavin, magnesium and thiamin in addition to calcium and protein.
Recipe - STEAMING POTATO STUFFED WITH TUNA
Stuffed potatoes make a simple, nutritious meal loaded with fiber, potassium and vitamin C. In this recipe there’s plenty of high quality protein with good fat, minerals and vitamins including that elusive vitamin D to perk you up and make you feel instantly better. Just multiply ingredients for as many servings you need.
Recipe - STREUSAL TOPPED PEAR TART (gluten-free, cane sugar-free, dairy-free)
This pie is delectable any time of day and makes a refreshing way to get the colon toning benefits unique to pears...
Recipe - SUMMER RISOTTO WITH FRESH CHERRY TOMATOES
This fresh tomato and basil risotto bursts with flavor and there’s just one pot to clean-up.
Recipe - SWEET CINNAMON GRAPEFRUIT
Simply delicious! Broiling transforms this juicy, honey topped fruit into a delightful nutrient-rich appetizer that’s naturally great for digestion.
Recipe - SWISS CHARD WITH ALMONDS
This dish is the perfect complement for chicken, beef, lamb or pork dinner. It is rich in potassium, zinc, calcium, vitamin E, riboflavin, folic acid, vitamin A, and omega fatty acid.
Recipe - TASTY TOFU APPETIZER
Try this tasty, nutritious, easy-to-make appetizer when you can’t wait for dinner. Or add flavored tofu pieces and hard boiled egg quarters to a bowl of salad greens tossed with Bragg’s Vinaigrette Dressing for a light lunch idea. Tofu is rich in potassium, calcium and protein.
Recipe - TENDER KIDNEYS
If you have not had the opportunity to taste kidneys, you can experience their delicate texture and rich flavor with this easy recipe.
Here are the huge health benefits for 100 grams of lamb kidney having only 137 calories:
24 grams protein, 218 ug selenium, 12 mg iron, 4 mg zinc, 290 mg phosphorus, 178 mg potassium, vitamin B2 (riboflavin), 6 mg vitamin B3 (niacin), 81 mg vitamin B12, 455 units retinal (vitamin A).
Recipe - THUMBPRINT COOKIES
These scrumptious cookies are rich in calcium and protein. They are delicate tasting, yet easy to make.
Recipe - TRADITIONAL LASAGNA MADE GLUTEN-FREE
Lasagna is a welcome comfort food in cool autumn. Baking in the oven, lasagna warms the kitchen, fills the house with its wonderful aroma, and settles us down from fall activities.
Recipe - TURKEY-STUFFED CABBAGE LEAVES
Stuffed cabbage is a favorite with good reason…it’s so satisfying…to smell, to see and to taste! Now you can try this healthy turkey version that has all the taste and less fat!
Recipe - TUSCAN HUNTER’S CHICKEN
Try this hearty dish made in one skillet for simple clean-up. It's so good, there might not be leftovers!
Recipe - UPSIDE-DOWN APPLE CINNAMON PANCAKES
Here is a great way to use left-over egg whites! Make this fluffy, tender pan-size pancake the whole family is sure to love. Ummm…the apple and cinnamon aroma will bring them in a hurry.
Recipe - ZABAGLIONE
Zabaglione is a rich Italian pudding that is delicious by itself or over fresh fruit. It can be used as a filling for cakes, pastries and crepes. Made with egg yolks, it is surprising to watch the mixture thicken just like whipped egg whites do when beaten.
Recipe - ZESTY TOMATO SALAD
Enjoy this authentic Italian family recipe for a fragrant, flavorful accompaniment to most main dishes or enjoy it as a first course with any gluten-free bread. Guaranteed… this nourishing salad will transform the worst bread when dipped into its juice!
Recipes - Risotto with Mussels (gluten-free, cane sugar-free, dairy-free)
This delectable risotto is well worth the effort...
Recipes - Sausage and Rice Stuffing Supreme (gluten-free, cane sugar-free, dairy-free)
Try this stuffing for an instant hit! Great for roast turkey, hen, duck or goose. Also enhances pork or roast beef...
Restless Leg Syndrome, Celiac Disease and Improvement on the Gluten Free Diet
Low iron levels (ferritin levels) have been associated with increased severity of restless leg syndrome. The following abstract discusses four patients with low iron and restless leg syndrome who were tested positive for celiac disease and placed on a gluten free diet. All four had improvement on the gluten free diet.
Rice Chex Is Now Gluten Free!
This just in from the Cincinnati Celiac Support Group listserve:
Rice Chex is now gluten-free - click the link below and check out the label where it says gluten-free on the middle of the box...
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Scientists Uncover Further Steps Leading to Celiac Disease
Scientists who last year identified a new genetic risk factor for coeliac disease, have, following continued research, discovered an additional seven gene regions implicated in causing the condition. The team, lead by David van Heel, Professor of Gastrointestinal Genetics at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, have further demonstrated that of the nine coeliac gene regions now know, four of these are also predisposing factors for type 1 diabetes. Their research sheds light not only on the nature of coeliac disease, but on the common origins of both diseases. It is published online today (2 March 2008) in Nature Genetics.
Spelt Bread Recall by Food For Life Baking Company
Food For Life Baking Company of Corona, California is voluntarily recalling 2,241 cases of Spelt Bread (UPC# 07347200168) because they contain spelt grain which is known to be a hybrid of wheat. People who have allergies to wheat or those with Celiac Disease may run the risk of a serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume spelt products.
The recalled products were sold nationwide through health food distributors and natural food retailers.
The History of Celiac Disease
The earliest description of celiac disease was recorded in the second century A.D. In 1888 Samuel Gee published a monograph on celiac disease that "to regulate the food is the main part of treatment ... The allowance of farinaceous foods must be small ... but if the patient can be cured at all, it must be by means of diet.”
THE NEW FOOD LABEL
The new food label is an effort to simplify and encourage the use of nutritional information. It's clear, informative, and detailed, providing everything a consumer would normally need to decide if a food meets their nutritional standards before buying.
TWO SIMPLE IDEAS FOR PREVENTING COLON CANCER
To prevent getting colon cancer you need to prevent getting polyps. If you have polyps then you need to prevent them from becoming cancerous.
Here are some ideas that you can use in preventing colon cancer whether you have or do not have polyps.
Vitamin A Deficiency in Celiac Disease...Common Before & After Diagnosis
Vitamin A was first identified in 1913 because of its crucial role in vision. Subsequent discovery of its many other duties show that a deficiency will cause a broad range of health problems.
Vitamin A is not a single compound but actually comprises a fat-soluble family of molecules that includes retinol, retinal, retinoic acid, and retinyl ester. The term vitamin A also includes certain plant carotenoids called provitamin A because they are dietary precursors of retinol.
Vitamin A is essential for normal vision and eyeball health, a properly functioning immune system, gene regulation, reproduction, embryonic development, health and protection of all the tissues that line the body, including skin and mucosa of the lungs, digestive tract, urinary tract, and genital tract, bone metabolism and normal growth and strong teeth in children.
Waverly Celiac Support Group in Iowa offers healthy eats
The Waverly Celiac Support Group of Waverly, Iowa is proud to present their brand new cookbook called "Let's Eat Gluten Free."
Wellness Center Treats Autistic Children with Natural Therapies Instead of Drugs
Cries from a child shaken from his sleep instantly transformed into shrieks of joy.
Little Royce Block had spotted his wicker basket. But it wasn't filled with candy or toys. It contained about 10 medicines he takes every day.
The 2-year-old has autism.
For about a year, Jess Block watched her son live his life without smiling, playing or leaving his stroller.
After some research, Block found Dr. Hitendra Shah, who works at the Wellness Clinic in Diamond Bar. Shah diagnosed Royce with autism in February."For every parent it's a joy to see your child grow and develop," she said, "but to see your child stop regressing is just amazing."
WORD SEARCH: COMMON SYMPTOMS OF CELIAC DISEASE
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Yes, You Can Die From Celiac Disease
Here are just 6 examples of how celiac disease can kill you. It is a deadly serious condition caused by eating what is essentially a poison to susceptible people - people with celiac disease.
The gluten-free diet is the elimination of gluten from the diet. That is only the first step. The next step is determining any health problems that have arisen and treating them. The final step is ongoing identification of health problems that arise in the future to determine how to treat yourself.
