Celiac Disease News

Now celiacs and the people who cook for them have somewhere to turn with the publication of a cookbook devoted to recipes that are free of gluten.

GlutenFreeTravelsite.com is holding it's annual contest to find the World's Most Celiac-Friendly Destination.

About one in 133 people suffer from Gluten intolerance, also known as Celiac disease .

A new iPhone application was created by Julie Schneider, who has been living with Celiac Disease for the last nine years.

You might miss this comment on an earlier post on celiac and gluten withdrawal - quite interesting question.

Maybe you've noticed some label changes on products at the grocery store. But do you know what "gluten-free" means, and who needs these products? Have you noticed the "gluten free" label on more and more packaging at the grocery store? Do you know what it is, and who needs these products? As it turns out, more and more Americans do.

"A perfect glass-of-milk kind of snacking cake." [Photographs: Lucy Baker] Many would argue that gluten-free is the new cholesterol-free, fat-free, or carb-free. That is to say, it's the latest diet trend.

Transitioning to a gluten-free diet can be a challenge. For some, the change is a medical necessity, as for those suffering from Celiac disease and other intestinal difficulties.

The challenges of a tough economy have trickled down to school lunch. As unemployment remains high, local food banks continue to be stretched and the cost of school lunch has increased, the number of Paradise Valley Unified School District students qualifying for free and reduced-price lunch also has increased.

People with a gluten allergy and those with Celiac disease experience intestinal pain or discomfort when they eat gluten.

It is triggered by gluten . The disorder prevents the intestine from absorbing nutrients.

Gluten-free foods intrigue me. Why live without gluten? Celiac disease causes an intolerance to gluten, a protein found in wheat; those suffering from celiac disease can suffer numerous health problems if they ingest it.

If you have been diagnosed with celiac disease then you Hill need to make some pretty tough changes to your lifestyle.

Since Via's Pizzeria began offering a gluten-free pizza earlier this year, the restaurant has gotten kudos from customers.

By Dana Jacobi - Mostly I write about food to celebrate its pleasures and to share recipes.

Celiac Disease is no laughing matter. It's miserable for the person that has to live with it.

Share + Oct 29, 2009 10:00 pm US/Central Reporting Ginger Allen FORT WORTH The health claims are popping up everywhere: lose weight, feel more energized.

Learn what you must know to identify the differences between true Coeliac disease and wheat-based allergies.

Posted by: Haggen Food & Pharmacy Phone: 752-6486 Email: Website: http://www.haggen.com Free classes covering health and nutrition are being offered on Mondays in November and December by the Haggen Food & Pharmacy in Mount Vernon.

Scientists have long known that people with celiac disease have a higher than average risk for developing osteoporosis, but until recently the link between the two conditions was poorly understood.