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Party City has pulled a controversial advertising spot that provoked outrage in gluten-free community by tagging gluten-free dieters as 'gross.' Moreover, both Party City, and the advertising firm behind the pre-Super bowl ad, Hill Holliday, have issued public apologies in an effort to mitigate the outrage caused by its obviously insensitive ad. View the...
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Your diet carries a deeper meaning, and more and more people are now adopting the meat-free diet for various reasons. Of course, while some of them simply jump the bandwagon because it's trendy (such as the gluten-free diet favored by people who don't even have Celiac Disease). Nevertheless ... View the full article
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While only an estimated 1 percent of the population is gluten-intolerant through celiac disease, Mintel market research reports that the percentage of consumers who buy gluten-free products is considerably higher – 11 percent in Italy and the United Kingdom, and 8 percent in France and Spain. View the full article
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Some people have gut symptoms when eating gluten, such as abdominal pain, bloating, and diarrhoea, even if they don't have celiac disease. This is called non-celiac gluten sensitivity. Most people with non-celiac gluten sensitivity noted an improvement after following a gluten-free diet. View the full article
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Alas, those days are gone, since about 15 years ago finding that I have celiac disease, making gluten one of those foods that “must” be avoided. ... I have found that non-gluten crusts can be made using gluten-free tortillas, and surprisingly, they make adequate crusts for several dished, including pizza ... View the full article
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Gluten is always the bad guy. Even people without a diagnosis of gluten sensitivity or celiac disease find a gluten-free diet seems to be the cure-all for their gastrointestinal distress. But what if you aren't allergic to gluten, but instead another carbohydrate — fructan? A new study indicates that more of us ... View the full article
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It's very important that people with celiac disease maintain a gluten-free diet. Still, there has been some data to suggest that some people with celiac disease may be "hyper vigilant" in their approach to a gluten-free diet, and that such extreme vigilance can cause them stress and reduce their overall quality of life. Can a more relaxed approach improve...
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... (a protein primarily found in wheat, barley, and rye). The gluten-free beer market forms only a minor part of the global gluten-free food and beverages market. However, the market has grown significantly over the past five years due to an increase in demand among consumers with celiac disease. View the full article
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Who should be on a gluten-free diet? Gluten is a protein present in wheat, rye, and barley. Individuals with celiac disease cannot tolerate even a paltry amount of gluten protein should go on a gluten-free diet. In such people gluten causes immune reactions releasing antibodies to get rid of the gluten in ... View the full article
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Individuals with celiac disease cannot tolerate even a paltry amount of gluten protein should go on a gluten-free diet. In such people gluten causes immune reactions releasing antibodies to get rid of the gluten in the intestine during digestion and absorption of food. Is non-celiac gluten sensitivity a real ... View the full article
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This recipe puts a vegetarian spin on that traditional Mexican favorite, the enchilada. Roasted vegetables and smashed potatoes come together with enchilada sauce to deliver a tasty, memorable meal. View the full article
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Gluten sensitivity is a real thing. None other than Alessio Fasano, the renowned celiac researcher at the University of Maryland, has said as much. The problem is, there is not really an accurate way to diagnose it. But now that gluten-free foods are Big Business, generating almost $2.5 billion in US sales in 2010, Fasano and fourteen other experts convened...
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A low iron level on routine bloodwork prompted my gastroenterologist to astutely deduce that I might have celiac disease. However, after confirming the diagnosis, he told me very little other than to follow a gluten-free diet. As a healthcare professional, I investigated the implications of a gluten-free diet to ... View the full article
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... Denver native Alex Carone did what anyone would do when she was diagnosed with celiac disease and an allergy to dairy products – she called her mom. Together, they created the recipes for a line of dairy free, gluten free, certified organic, vegan cheese-style dips perfect for dipping veggies and ... View the full article
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If you don't follow Premier League football, or soccer, as it's known in the States, then you can be excused for missing the recent news that Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is touting a gluten-free diet that, he says, has put him in "the best shape of his career." After being plagued by injuries the last few years, Wilshire told the London Evening Standard...
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We don't skimp.” Smith says she's tasted gluten-free food that tasted like “cardboard.” Celiac Disease, or celiac sprue, is a recessive, hereditary autoimmune disorder that results in small intestine damage when gluten is ingested, according to the Woodland Hills, Calif.-based Celiac Disease Foundation. View the full article
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What separates them, however, is that gluten-free diets originate from actual medical necessity. For the estimated 1% of the population with celiac disease, this dietary trend's emergence has been nothing short of serendipitous. Once-frustrating trips to restaurants and supermarkets have become ... View the full article
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Heath City Schools have qualified for the Auditor of State Award with Distinction because recent financial audits have shown clean reports. The award is presented to local governments and school districts upon the completion of a financial audit. Entities that receive the award meet the following criteria ... View the full article
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ELLSWORTH — Seven years after opening its first location in downtown Ellsworth 86 This! is mixing it up. Starting on Sunday, Feb. 25, the casual restaurant will begin offering a more formal option — a prix-fixe, four-course supper club. Called Supper Sessions, the club will be held every five to six ... View the full article
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If you have celiac disease, and follow a gluten-free diet by medical necessity, you would likely never regard avoiding gluten as particularly sexy or attractive. Well, you would be wrong. Gluten-free eaters are getting more dates, more sex, and more orgasms, than their non-gluten-free counterparts, according to online dating site Match.com. View the full...
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Raleigh, N.C. — Many American consumers have adopted a gluten-free diet even though many don't have a problem digesting the substance. Many dieters ... But less than 7 percent of Americans have celiac disease, a medical condition where people who eat gluten suffer damage to the small intestine. View the full article
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Strong evidence has also linked gluten to digestive problems. But less than 7 percent of Americans have Celiac Disease, a medical condition where damage to the small intestine can result for people who suffer from the ailment. For others, medical experts say unnecessarily eliminating whole grains that ... View the full article
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In most of the cases, ingestion of gluten (a protein predominantly found in barley, rye, and wheat) leads to celiac disease. It damages the intestinal lining and affects the digestive system. Consumers who suffer from celiac disease need to follow a gluten-free diet as there is no treatment available to cure ... View the full article
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Gluten-Free Foods High in Fat, Salt and Sugar
Scott Adams posted a topic in Publications & Publicity
It is perhaps unsurprising that processed gluten-free foods are less nutritious than their gluten-containing counterparts. A study by the University of Hertfordshire surveyed more than 1,700 products from five UK supermarket chains and found that gluten-free foods have more fat, salt and sugar than their gluten-including counterparts, despite consumer perception... -
LONDON — Going gluten-free is imperative for the small segment of Americans who suffer from Celiac disease, yet exponentially more choose to follow gluten-free diets. A new study, however, finds that eliminating gluten from your diet is not recommended if you're not a celiac sufferer. Researchers ... View the full article