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    Yahoo! Yippee! This is such wonderful news. I am going now to hide under the bed.
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    You might want to consider Crosse & Blackwell. The Worcestershire Sauce is made in the US by Smucker and imported into Canada by Smucker Foods of Canada Co. At one time, Smucker was known to have a policy to clearly disclose gluten, but in the past year there has been some doubt cast on whether this is still the case. The only potentially problematic...
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    Note for any Canadians reading here: In Canada, Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce is NOT gluten-free. The Canadian recipe uses malt vinegar.
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    GIG stands for Gluten Intolerance Group. Open Original Shared Link I see you, Sarah!
  5. psawyer
    Folks, let's all take a deep breath, and then count to ten. Then, let's see if we can get back to the topic at hand, which is about labeling things "gluten free." Several posts here have crossed the line set by board rule #1.
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    This may help. A list of companies that has a clear gluten policy. If you don't see "wheat, rye, barley, barley malt, oats" on the labels, its not there, or hidden in "flavors, starches, etc." Open Original Shared Link This makes shopping MUCH easier.
  7. psawyer
    The biopsy should not be at all affected by allergy treatments. The pathologist is looking for specific types of damage to the intestinal wall, not for allergens or the response to them. The creation of antibodies is an autoimmune reaction, not an allergy.
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    Open Original Shared Link is chain headquartered in Toronto, Ontario and wide-spread throughout Ontario. Everybody in Toronto knows their famous, rhyming telephone number: nine-six-seven, eleven, eleven.
  9. psawyer
    Q: What is the difference between a nutrient, a drug, and a toxin? A: Dosage.
  10. psawyer
    Ah, sometimes it is a challenge to be a guy here in sillyville. Oh, well, I think I will stick around anyway.
  11. psawyer
    I looked again, and there is still a CC advisory for the fries. The breaded chicken is gone from the menus at the locations near me (North Toronto and Markham). It may still be offered in other locations. Check your local menu carefully. Thanks, Laurie, for the clarification. The ribs still show as gluten-free, without any cc advisory. I think they are...
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    Yes, this is the total IGA. It is needed to confirm the accuracy of the other tests, which measure specific antibody levels. The total IGA is to confirm that your immune system is producing antibodies in general at normal levels. If this test is low, then the other tests are all inconclusive. The fact that this test is slightly high does not indicate celiac...
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    Swiss Chalet is owned by Open Original Shared Link, a Canadian company. Cara operate under several brand names, almost entirely in Canada. Other brands include Harvey's, Kelsey's, Montanta's and Milestone's. Most locations are franchises. There are three Open Original Shared Link outlets in the US. Cara has been in operation since 1883 when they started...
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    I see you, Sarah. {{{{HUGS}}}}
  15. psawyer
    And Janet is the new Queen of the sillies. Congrats.
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    :ph34r:
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    Gluten intolerance, whether celiac or other, does not trigger anaphylactic shock. A wheat allergy, on the other hand, could. It is not a common symptom, unlike peanuts, but it can happen to some people with the allergy. It is possible to have celiac disease and also have an allergy to wheat. But that applies to a minority of people with celiac disease...
  18. psawyer
    Shay, please provide your source for this allegation.
  19. psawyer
    Yes, it is positive for celiac disease.
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    I can't comment on the fourth test. The first two are celiac-related. They are not as sensitive as the tTG-IgA. The third one is needed to validate the result of the first two. They can show false negatives if the Total Serum IgA is abnormally low. Since they measure levels of specific antibodies, it is necessary to ensure that the body is producing...
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    In the US (and in Canada), the only vinegar to be concerned about is malt vinegar. All vinegar except malt is distilled. If the source is wheat, it must be disclosed.
  22. psawyer
    I'm not sure where to start. Tomatoes are in the nightshade family. Any genuine tomato sauce will have tomatoes which are nightshades. Nightshades do not contain gluten. Some people with celiac disease are also intolerant to nightshades. Nightshades include tomatoes, potatoes, tobacco, and most peppers (but not black pepper). Corn starch is safe...
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    I have celiac disease and type 1 diabetes. If I overindulge in carbohydrates, I can take extra insulin to partially compensate for it. I say partially because the extra calories must still be worked off and insulin alone will not do that. For now, let the short term spikes in blood sugar be something you don't like, but you live with. Total avoidance...
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    Triumph Open Original Shared Link produce information cards in several languages that explain celiac disease and the diet restrictions. They are intended to be given to the staff at the restaurant to help them understand your needs and prepare a safe meal.
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