Celiac Disease News

For three million Americans that suffer from celiac disease or the estimated 14 million on a gluten-free diet, avoiding foods with wheat, rye or barley is a daily ritual.

The Council on International Educational Exchange is looking for a host family in Georgia for a student with celiac disease.

Getting started on the gluten-free diet can be easy. Health educator and experienced Celiac, Lara Cogar says it's easier than you think to get started, to learn which grains to avoid, shop for food, and handle eating out.

"I went to two Celiac support group meetings and the demand was overwhelming," said Melissa Paul, Owner, Good Grains Gluten Free Bakery.

Whether you have been diagnosed with celiac disease , have a gluten intolerance, or live with someone who doesn't eat gluten, you know how hard it can be to avoid the protein found in wheat, barley, or rye.

It's impossible to stroll the aisles in your local supermarket without seeing package after package labeled "gluten-free." But who really needs a gluten-free diet, and how can you still enjoy grains, even if you are eating gluten-free? Gluten is a protein found in just four grains: wheat, barley, rye and triticale, a wheat-rye hybrid.

For more than 20 years, Kristine Kidd tasted what came her way as the food editor at Bon Appetit magazine.

The standard wedding cake is a necessity for a wedding, but those who are looking to do something different should consider individual cupcakes instead of a traditional cake.

Food allergies and autoimmune diseases aren't laughing matters. Celiac disease in particular affects one out of 133 people in the United States.

The upswing of celiac disease and gluten intolerance in today's population has created some new challenges for those who like to dine out, but it is possible for those individuals to enjoy a break from cooking in Fallbrook! For those unfamiliar with it, gluten is a shorthand term for a family of storage proteins found in wheat, barley, and rye.

When a definitive etiology for VA is not determined, patients are characterized as having unclassified sprue , the optimal management of which is unknown.

Q: With the rise of gluten-free athletes, more triathletes' carbs are coming from corn and rice.

It's getting easier to "go gluten-free" when dining out because more restaurants are offering dishes designed for customers with celiac disease or a gluten sensitivity.

However, planning these special events is no small feat, especially when it comes to choosing the menus.

Editor's note: This column is prepared by Joan D. Cook, Penn State Family Living Program, answering questions concerning food that Berks Countians have asked the extension office.

When four-year-old Sydney Kessler was diagnosed with celiac disease, a digestive condition triggered by the consumption of the protein gluten, her family vowed to do everything possible to make her more comfortable.

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Wegmans is recognizing that May is Celiac Awareness Month by sharing information from experts on how to live gluten-free and calling out for gluten-free recipes and tips! According to the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness, it's estimated that 1 out of every 133 individuals has celiac disease, and about 83 percent of those individuals are ... (more)

Have you heard someone say " Gluten Free " and "Organic" diets promote healthier lifestyles? I dipped into some recent research and science experts' opinions to see what they say.

It's getting easier to "go gluten-free" when dining out because more restaurants are offering dishes designed for customers with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.