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Blog for 2012

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Apr
04
Is Anyone Normal Anymore?
by Gluten Free Advocates + Experts, Posted April 4th, 2012 at 8:12 pm
The same people who brought us the Bristol Stool Scale (you should check this out if you want to rate your bowel movements!?) took the simple step of asking people what their bowel movements were like.  These Brits studied over 1,900 men and women and concluded: “conventionally normal bowel...
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Apr
02
Doctor’s Rebuttal on Validity of Food Antibody Test Hits the Mark
by Gluten Free Advocates + Experts, Posted April 2nd, 2012 at 9:16 pm
We would agree wholeheartedly with the author of this article (“Rebuttal to The Globe and Mail article and The National- food antibodies testing. It’s NOT a waste of time and money!“) and her rebuttal of recent unfounded, unscientific statements made by Dr. Levine of Toronto in...
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Mar
30
P.F. Chang’s expands its gluten-free menu
by Gluten Free Advocates + Experts, Posted March 30th, 2012 at 9:26 pm
P.F. Chang’s is once again adding items to its gluten-free menu.  Seven gluten-free options will be added to their gluten-free menu starting on April 2nd, which will make 25 tantalizing sides, salads and main dishes available for order. The gluten-free menu at P.F. Chang’s is quite...
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Mar
27
Ask the Dietitian: Gluten-Free, Lactose Intolerant & Reacting to Fruits & Vegetables
by Gluten Free Advocates + Experts, Posted March 27th, 2012 at 10:26 pm
Question: I have had celiac disease for 4 years now and wondering if I can return to eating normal food yet. My doctor doesn’t really tell me much except to keep eating the way I have been. You’re supposed to lose weight doing this but I haven’t. Why? I also have IBS and lactose...
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Mar
27
Keen on Quinoa
by Gluten Free Advocates + Experts, Posted March 27th, 2012 at 6:47 pm
You probably know that quinoa is good for you, but did you know that it is great for you? With the many health benefits it provides, it could even be argued that it belongs in the “superfood” category. Quinoa is not a grain, but is actually a species of grass native to South America. Typically...
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Mar
23
38th Annual Gluten-free Health and Wellness Experience in Seattle June 16th
by Gluten Free Advocates + Experts, Posted March 23rd, 2012 at 8:32 pm
The Gluten Intolerance Group is having their Gluten-Free Health and Wellness Experience at the DoubleTree Hotel in Seattle on June 16th.  The Experience combines expert speakers, gluten-free exhibitors, free health screenings and more to help attendees learn how to live a healthy, balanced...
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Mar
21
More About Food Allergies: IgE and IgG
by Gluten Free Advocates + Experts, Posted March 21st, 2012 at 8:52 pm
The immune system functions like a sentinel standing guard against foreign invaders. In the case of an allergy, the invaders are called allergens. The primary weapon that it uses against invaders is the production of antibodies. The antibodies cause reactions that result in the offending allergens...
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Mar
21
Get Your Lab Results!
by Gluten Free Advocates + Experts, Posted March 21st, 2012 at 8:49 pm
Have you ever gone to the doctor and had blood taken for laboratory tests? Do you always get your lab results? Do you even hear back at all from the doctor? All too often in medicine people have lab tests run and then never learn the outcome of those tests. It’s tempting to assume that no...
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Mar
19
Causes of IBS: Stress Reduction
by Gluten Free Advocates + Experts, Posted March 19th, 2012 at 8:52 pm
So you think that you carry your stress in your abdomen. It’s a common belief. If you have been diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), it is likely that you have been advised to reduce your stress level. You may have been told to get regular exercise and adequate sleep, and to...
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Mar
19
Dietitian Has “Pulse” on Gluten-Free Nutrition
by Gluten Free Advocates + Experts, Posted March 19th, 2012 at 8:49 pm
Dietitian, author and speaker Shelley Case, BSc, RD, recently spoke on “The Importance of Pulses in Gluten-Free Foods” during a webinar for Pulse Canada. She shared the recording and related handouts with NFCA, and we’re passing them along to you. Pulses are beans, peas, lentils and chickpeas...
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Mar
16
Ask the Dietitian: Resources for Teens on a Gluten Free Diet
by Gluten Free Advocates + Experts, Posted March 16th, 2012 at 8:53 pm
Question: My son’s test results just came back and they show he is sensitive to gluten (as well as cow’s milk, eggs and soy). I have been gluten-free for several years, but since neither of my children showed obvious signs, I didn’t have them tested until now. My son will...
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Mar
16
What Causes Heartburn?
by Gluten Free Advocates + Experts, Posted March 16th, 2012 at 8:49 pm
In order to cure acid reflux disease, you must remove the cause of the problem and promote the healing process. The following are the most common causes: Food allergies: In my practice I have found that a majority of cases of heartburn are caused by food allergies. Food allergies often cause...
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Mar
16
10 Questions with KC – Chef Ming Tsai
by K.C. Pomering, Posted March 16th, 2012 at 1:07 am
The G-Free Foodie crew doesn’t get star-struck often – well, maybe when we meet a member of the San Francisco Giants, and I would probably not be able to hold it together if I met Nigella Lawson, but barring those instances, we manage to play it pretty cool. So when Ming Tsai agreed...
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Mar
14
Food and Fatigue
by Gluten Free Advocates + Experts, Posted March 14th, 2012 at 8:16 pm
Does eating cause you to feel sleepy afterwards? How about after lunch? Would you like to be able to avoid this? This is a problem that I commonly hear from my patients. If it happens to you it might seem normal. You may think that your body is just spending a lot of energy digesting your food....
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Mar
14
The Oat Controversy…Yeah, Still.
by Gluten Free Advocates + Experts, Posted March 14th, 2012 at 8:03 pm
Whether or not patients with Celiac Disease and/or gluten sensitivity can safely eat oat products is a debate that has been raging for years and a clear answer still seems nowhere in sight. Some studies show that oats can be safely consumed and others show that they cannot. As with many nutrition-related...
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Mar
12
NPR: Deaths From Dangerous Gut Bacteria Hit Historic Highs
by Gluten Free Advocates + Experts, Posted March 12th, 2012 at 9:17 pm
C. difficile is an important issue and testing for it is included in our DNA stool analysis. It is an excellent example of the double edged sword of prescription antibiotics. Although resistant to antibiotics, treating it is usually effective when focusing on the overall health of the digestive...
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Mar
12
The Most Common Cooking Mistakes!
by K.C. Pomering, Posted March 12th, 2012 at 8:21 pm
This is the best list I’ve found – if we could all master the 41 issues (yes, 41!) listed here by Cooking Light Magazine, we’d all be WAY better off in the kitchen! I’ve added my Gluten Free notes to their suggestions – KC Story by Ann Taylor Pittman and Tim...
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Mar
08
…That Tricky Celiac Disease
by Gluten Free Advocates + Experts, Posted March 8th, 2012 at 6:51 am
Hi G-Free Foodies, I’d like to introduce you to the newest member of the Gluten Free Advocates & Experts crew, Andrew Steingrube! Andrew has a Master’s Degree in Nutritional Science and a passion for healthy eating & helping people live well. He’s full of information...
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Mar
08
G-Free Foodie Review – Organic Valley Dairy Products
by G-Free Foodie Team, Posted March 8th, 2012 at 6:31 am
You’ve heard us rave about Organic Valley’s Soy Creamers, and their Ricotta Cheese made KC’s Top Ten list, so you know they’ve made a couple of things we really, really like.  We decided to take a look at their list of Gluten Free products and try a few more to see...
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Mar
08
G-Free Foodie Review – Yoplait Lactose Free Yogurt
by G-Free Foodie Team, Posted March 8th, 2012 at 6:00 am
When the Yoplait team contacted us about trying their new Lactose Free Yogurt from Yoplait, we were hopeful but skeptical. As G-Free Foodies, we try LOTS of products with Gluten & other allergens removed, and we find out flavor and texture have been sacrificed too. Not the case here, we’re...
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Mar
08
3 Reasons to Give Anchovies a Chance
by G-Free Foodie Team, Posted March 8th, 2012 at 5:24 am
by Olivia Ware for Williams Sonoma Anchovies can be a polarizing ingredient, as a group visit to any pizzeria will prove. No matter how you feel about them personally, it’s impossible to deny anchovies are a powerful tool in the chef’s arsenal, adding pops of subtle umami flavor to unsuspecting...
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Mar
06
10 Things Unhappy People Have in Common
by K.C. Pomering, Posted March 6th, 2012 at 4:34 am
I saw this on Food Matters, and I had to share it – when we talk about feeling whole, happy and balanced, your outlook on your life & your outlook on what you eat are so important – KC By Sara Novak, Planet Green We all want to be happy in some way or another. We strive each...
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Mar
05
Finding gluten-free cuisine is a breeze in Las Vegas
by Gluten Free Advocates + Experts, Posted March 5th, 2012 at 9:29 pm
For the last two years my husband and I have enjoyed going to Las Vegas for a getaway.  We like it there because there is gambling, shopping, shows and of course wonderful food.  Those food options include an abundance of gluten-free cuisine. While there in December 2011 we enjoyed two gourmet...
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Mar
05
The Role of the Immune System in the Digestive Tract
by Gluten Free Advocates + Experts, Posted March 5th, 2012 at 9:24 pm
The huge surface area of your digestive tube must be protected against injury from bad bacteria, viruses, parasites, and other toxins that may get into the digestive system with food or by any number of other routes. The immune system is critically important in helping the intestines respond...
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Mar
01
Gluten-Free, Casein-Free Diet May Help Some Children With Autism, Research Suggests
by G-Free Foodie Team, Posted March 1st, 2012 at 9:34 pm
ScienceDaily (Feb. 29, 2012) — A gluten-free, casein-free diet may lead to improvements in behavior and physiological symptoms in some children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to researchers at Penn State. The research is the first to use survey data from parents...
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