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  1. Sillies, inquiring minds want to know... https://www.celiac.com/gluten-free/index.ph...c=61214&hl=
  2. You will, and then it will be your turn to "pay it forward".
  3. Okey Doke! Can do... https://www.celiac.com/articles/184/1/Ameri...Diet/Page1.html At the most basic level the new guidelines mean that celiacs do not need to avoid foods containing unidentified vinegar or distilled alcohol, this alone will allow much more freedom when shopping or eating out. Further, celiacs who drink alcohol will have much more...
  4. Any distilled alcohol is considered safe for people with Celiac to consume. It is commonly known that your tolerance with change. Use caution
  5. I'm learning a lot, in my travels through this thread.... Open Original Shared Link Q & As about Fresh Produce Q What is "organic produce"? A Organic produce is grown without using most conventional pesticides; fertilizers made with synthetic ingredients or sewage sludge; bioengineering; or ionizing radiation. Before a product can be...
  6. Open Original Shared Link Open Original Shared Link Open Original Shared Link Fresh fruit and vegtables in their natural state are not subject to Federal Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protections Act. And lastly, a Canadian Article: Open Original Shared Link The CFIA reminds the industry to be aware of most common priority allergens...
  7. Thank you both. Very interesting. Looks like our world is opening up a bit every day.
  8. Here is some information for you: Open Original Shared Link This is a great place to learn about the diet. Welcome
  9. This is the full Serologic Panel for Celiac that needs to be taken. Are you still eating a full gluten diet? Open Original Shared Link
  10. Welcome! These are the tests: Anti-gliadin antibodies (AGA) both IgA and IgG Anti-endomysial antibodies (EMA) - IgA Anti-tissue transglutaminase antibodies (tTG) - IgA Total IgA level. Hope you find your answers soon.
  11. Hi Ben, Post your result here and include the lab ranges. Someone can help you.
  12. Ethanol is distilled and considered to be gluten free, regardless of the source. Learning what's safe and what isn't, is not always easy.
  13. Open Original Shared Link I. Overview A. Purpose Accurate and informative labeling is critical for allergic consumers, individuals with celiac disease, and their families because they need to rely on strict avoidance of specific foods and ingredients to prevent potentially serious reactions. The Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of...
  14. Hi Kerri, Yes, a positive endoscopy and biopsy, coupled with your symptom would most likely indicate Celiac Disease. Serologic panels for Celiac are not as reliable as we would like at this time. I would think that you will see a marked difference in how you feel by beginning the gluten free diet. There is a load of information here that can help...
  15. Would you kindly post documentation about fruits and vegetable being coated with potential gluten?
  16. Tim, this is the only thing that I was able to find regarding this subject. It's a Brazilian STUDY and I don't know how dated it is. This study has nothing to do with US products. Perhaps this why this myth just won't go away. Open Original Shared Link
  17. True, but to coat fruit with one of the top allergens, a supplier/producer/farmer would only be asking for serious repercussions, from multiple directions.
  18. Have you seen any documentation regarding strawberries coated with wheat. If so, please post it. I understand and appreciate your willingness to share information. But, documentation is very important when dealing with our health. Claims of stawberries coated with gluten can cause undo panic and concern. Open Original Shared Link It is my understanding...
  19. Open Original Shared Link This article has some good resources.
  20. Open Original Shared Link SPLENDA
  21. I know you have this information Amy. Hopefully, this will help others: Open Original Shared Link Open Original Shared Link
  22. Super article. Who knows how many people you may have helped in your community. Cheers to you!
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