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May 8 2012

Celiac Awareness 2012

May is Celiac Awareness month.  Awareness is important for a number of reasons.  The more doctors are aware and up-to-date on Celiac Disease, the better chance of patients getting a prompt and accurate diagnosis.  The same goes for gluten-free food and products.  The more food manufacturers, suppliers and restaurants know about the gluten-free diet, the [...]

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Apr 18 2012

Bob’s Red Mill Helps Autistic Families Celebrate Birthdays

Bob’s Red Mill has long been a favorite of mine when it comes to gluten-free mixes & products.  Just when I thought I couldn’t love them anymore, I opened my email to find they had started “Bob’s Birthday Club”, a rewards program for children with Autism.  Many children with Autism follow a gluten-free, casein-free diet. [...]

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Apr 16 2012

Upcoming NFCA Webinar: “Yes, You Can Eat! When Gluten Isn’t the Only Ingredient You Avoid”

The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA) has another great webinar on their schedule in June.  This webinar, “Yes, You Can Eat! When Gluten Isn’t the Only Ingredient You Avoid”, will cover the topic of not only avoiding gluten, but other allergens as well.  I know that I have come across many readers who are [...]

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Apr 5 2012

Celiac Disease Foundation Resource Directory

The hardest part about starting the gluten-free diet is knowing which foods are safe to eat and which foods are not.   When I first started the diet I made a huge notebook with lists upon lists of products that were gluten-free.  The notebook went to the grocery store with me every week.  While this was [...]

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Apr 4 2012

Arizona Diamondbacks Gluten-Free & Celiac Awareness Night

Who doesn’t love going to a baseball game?  There is nothing better on a warm summer evening as the sun goes down.  There are times when these games can be a little frustrating for those following the gluten-free diet.  While some venues do offer gluten-free options, there are plenty that don’t*.  There is some exciting [...]

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Apr 2 2012

State of the Union: Live Chat with Experts on Gluten Related Disorders

May is Celiac Awareness month and to help kick it off, the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness is hosting a live, hour-long broadcast with a panel of Celiac Disease experts.  The webinar will feature experts Alessio Fasano, MD, Stefano Guandalini, MD, and Cynthia Kupper, RD, CD.  Alice Bast, NFCA Founder & President, will be moderating [...]

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