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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 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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Mar 9 2012

NFCA Webinar: “Maintaining a Healthy Weight While Eating Gluten-Free: The Importance of Physical Activity and Mindful Eating”

The NFCA will be bringing another wonderful webinar installment our way on April 18, 2012.  The latest webinar will be sponsored by Blue Diamond Growers and given by a friend of mine, Amy Jones, MS, RD, LD, Chief Clinical Dietitian and Celiac Support Group Facilitator of Mary Rutan Hospital.  Amy lives in the same area [...]

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Mar 7 2012

University of Chicago Annual Celiac Benefit, April 20, 2012

Once again, the University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center is hosting its Annual Spring Flours Benefit to raise money toward finding a cure for celiac disease.  This year’s event will take place April 20th at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers. The University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center is dedicated to raising awareness and diagnosis [...]

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Feb 7 2012

NFCA Webinar: “The Gluten-Free Link: ADHD, Autism & Celiac Disease”

I am really excited about this upcoming webinar on the the gluten-free link between ADHD, autism & Celiac Disease.  Some of Jon’s most apparent pre-diagnosis symptoms of Celiac Disease are also symptoms of ADHD.  He wasn’t losing weight or having issues with diarrhea; he was inattentive, impulsive and his grades were dropping.   Interestingly enough, he [...]

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