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May
15
Big Business Going Gluten-Free
by Gluten Free Advocates + Experts, Posted May 15th, 2012 at 9:00 pm
Some of the big names in big food business are starting to come around to the gluten-free way of living. But can they be trusted? This is 2012, so asking if big business can be trusted is basically a rhetorical question at this point. But let’s humor them. Maybe they really do just want to...
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May
11
Statement From NFCA Regarding GREAT Kitchens Designation
by Gluten Free Advocates + Experts, Posted May 11th, 2012 at 9:11 pm
We want you to understand our approach with the new tiered system. Since we announced the expansion of our GREAT Kitchens program on April 25, 2012, we have received inquiries about our approach and why NFCA is taking this step now. The expansion includes a new credentialing system specifically...
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May
08
Shocking Facts About Celiac Disease
by Gluten Free Advocates + Experts, Posted May 8th, 2012 at 10:11 pm
May is National Celiac Disease Awareness Month, so it seems appropriate to share some medical facts about this autoimmune disease that just might shock you. These facts come from Dr. Tom O’Bryan who is is a nationally recognized speaker and workshop leader specializing in gluten sensitivity...
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May
04
Do You C What I C?
by Gluten Free Advocates + Experts, Posted May 4th, 2012 at 8:48 pm
Vitamin C, that is. In the world of micronutrients, vitamin C is already pretty well-known. But what makes it such a superstar? Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is perhaps the ultimate multi-tasker, performing a variety of essential functions throughout the body. For one, it is a powerful...
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May
01
Product Review: Brad’s Raw Foods Chips
by Gluten Free Advocates + Experts, Posted May 1st, 2012 at 9:39 pm
I have always been a fan of crunchy, salty snacks, but they tend to have no nutritional value and leave me feeling hungry and bloated.  Leafy kale chips have been around for a number of years now, but there is something about Brad’s Raw Foods line of chips that keep me coming back for...
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May
01
May is Celiac Disease Awareness Month
by Gluten Free Advocates + Experts, Posted May 1st, 2012 at 9:34 pm
May is National Celiac Disease Awareness Month and a great time to educate people on gluten sensitivity.  

The term gluten sensitivity comes from the increased attention to the clinical importance of those who do not have celiac disease but respond symptomatically to the gluten-free diet. Gluten...
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Apr
25
Which Lipid is Wicked?
by Gluten Free Advocates + Experts, Posted April 25th, 2012 at 9:28 pm
Fat has come a long way. Vilified decades ago as the reason for America’s expanding waistlines, the “low-fat” craze caught fire and burned strong for several years. The only problem was that it was dead wrong. One harpoon was thrown through the idea by the finding that Inuit peoples of...
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Apr
25
Study: Gluten Causes Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Subjects without Celiac Disease: A Double-Blind Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial.
by Gluten Free Advocates + Experts, Posted April 25th, 2012 at 9:24 pm
OBJECTIVES: Despite increased prescription of a gluten-free diet for gastrointestinal symptoms in individuals who do not have celiac disease, there is minimal evidence that suggests that gluten is a trigger. The aims of this study were to determine whether gluten ingestion can induce symptoms...
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Apr
23
Do You Really Need a Biopsy to Diagnose Celiac Disease
by Gluten Free Advocates + Experts, Posted April 23rd, 2012 at 8:45 pm
Celiac disease is traditionally diagnosed with a positive biopsy of the small intestine. The biopsy will demonstrate damage to the intestine known as villous atrophy. Villi are small finger-like extensions of the lining of the intestine that are visible only under the microscope. People with...
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Apr
18
Swedish Celiac Disease Researcher Joins Mayo Clinic as Fulbright Scholar
by Gluten Free Advocates + Experts, Posted April 18th, 2012 at 9:25 pm
Dr. Jonas Ludvigsson, a renowned celiac disease researcher from the Karolinskia Institute in Stockholm, Sweden, has spent the last few months on a Fulbright Scholarship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. The prestigious scholarship offered a chance for researchers from two very different...
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Apr
18
Why Variety Is So Important
by Gluten Free Advocates + Experts, Posted April 18th, 2012 at 9:19 pm
You probably know that variety is an important part of a healthy diet. It is, after all, the proverbial spice of life. But if you are living gluten-free, variety can often be a little too spicy and lead to flare-ups, intolerances, and poor digestion. Now, far be it for someone like me (who...
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Apr
16
Chicago Tribune Article Sends Mixed Messages on Food Allergy Testing
by Gluten Free Advocates + Experts, Posted April 16th, 2012 at 10:21 pm
The Chicago Tribune recently ran an article (Doubts Cast on Food Intolerance Testing) which claims that “food allergy testing” does not help with digestive issues, fatigue, etc. There is a long history of confusion around food allergies.  There are fraudulent practices associated with...
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Apr
13
Gluten-Free Diet Improves Body Mass Index (BMI) in People with Celiac Disease
by Gluten Free Advocates + Experts, Posted April 13th, 2012 at 8:45 pm
In recent years, more individuals with celiac disease have been overweight at the time of diagnosis, causing concern since historically a gluten-free diet allows weight gain. However, a recent study in Finland looking at the impact of a gluten-free diet on overweight patients shows that a gluten-free...
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Apr
12
Recommended Fiber Intake
by Gluten Free Advocates + Experts, Posted April 12th, 2012 at 8:15 pm
The USDA recommends that adults take in a minimum of 25 to 35 grams of fiber daily, and soluble fiber should account for one-third to one-half of the total. As many as 60 grams of fiber per day is required for optimal health. If you eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables as well...
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Apr
12
Successful Gluten-Free Dining Out
by Gluten Free Advocates + Experts, Posted April 12th, 2012 at 8:11 pm
Going out to enjoy a nice meal at a restaurant can be quite a challenge if you happen to be living a gluten-free lifestyle. If you are gluten-free you no doubt have experienced some difficulty in having a positive restaurant experience. But have no fear, because there are ways to make sure...
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Apr
09
Timing Of Exposure In Infants at Risk For Celiac Disease
by Gluten Free Advocates + Experts, Posted April 9th, 2012 at 10:07 pm
Celiac disease is a unique autoimmune disorder in which certain genetic markers (HLA-DQ2 and/or HLA-DQ8) are present that create particular immune responses when gluten (proteins found in wheat, barley, and rye) is consumed. Only individuals who possess one or both of the genetic markers...
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Apr
09
Headache Question & Answer
by Gluten Free Advocates + Experts, Posted April 9th, 2012 at 9:57 pm
The Traditional Approach to Headaches Headaches are considered by conventional medicine to be an inflammatory condition of unknown cause, or simply stress is blamed. This belief ignores a large volume of scientific evidence pointing to food allergies as a major cause of headaches. The medical...
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Apr
04
Ooh Mommy, This Umami is Delicious
by Gluten Free Advocates + Experts, Posted April 4th, 2012 at 8:14 pm
To those living a gluten-free lifestyle, it can often be upsetting to have to exclude so many delicious foods from the diet. But cheer up, because a major part of what literally makes food delicious and savory is totally gluten-free. We are talking about umami, the fifth taste sensation. The...
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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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