3 years after deadline, FDA still hasn’t defined ‘gluten-free’ via The Washington Post
Why does it take so long to figure out what gluten-free really means? For as long as I’ve been writing about celiac disease and the gluten-free diet (since 2004), there’s been talk from the FDA about proposing a labeling law...
“The Public Health Crisis No One Is Talking About” via The Huffington Post
Here’s a great piece from Sasha Cagen on The Huffington Post that really illustrates the need for real gluten-free labeling laws in the United States. It’s really shocking how far behind the U.S. is compared to countries like Brazil, Australia,...
“What can I do about my celiac disease?” A decent article from CNN Health
Coverage of celiac disease and the gluten-free diet in the mainstream media often refers to the diet as a fad or simply goes over a few facts about how many people have celiac disease and how they can’t eat wheat...
Gluten-Free Blog Showcase: Cannelle et Vanille
Cannelle et Vanille (translated from French is Cinnamon and Vanilla) is a fantastic gluten-free blog by Aran Goyoaga, a Basque ex-pat living in the U.S. since 1998. Aran is a mother, a freelance writer, stylist, and photographer. Her blog is...
Eating Wheat Causes Symptoms in Some People Who Don’t Have Celiac Disease — from Whole Health Source
This is a great article by Stephan Guyenet from Whole Health Source. This has been a topic that has been of specific interest to me lately and I’ll keep on reporting what I find. – – – Irritable bowel syndrome...
Is Gluten-Free Good? Video from ABC's Nightline goes a bit too far with unhealthful claims
Did you see this episode of Nightline last week? It’s questioning if the gluten-free diet is really good for people that DO NOT have celiac disease. It brings up the fact that many of the gluten-free foods that are available...
Cooking Gluten-Free for Celiac Family or Friends? Please read this first!
Below is a fantastic article that is being re-posted in its entirety with permission from Amy Leger of The Savvy Celiac. It’s a very timely list of questions and tips for non-celiacs to think about before attempting to prepare a...
Gluten-Free Blog Showcase: Wasabimon!
I’m somewhat new to following Wasabimon!, but from what I’ve seen so far, it has the potential to be a great gluten-free resource. Wasabimon! is written by Stephanie Stiavetti, a food writer living in San Francisco. Her mission is to...
Great news for celiac disease research — UMD gets a record $45m donation
Dr. Alessio Fasano of The University of Maryland announced a record $45 million donation to the university. The money was donated by the family of a grateful patient. Fasano said the money will be used to create a first-of-its-kind institute that...
Gluten-Free Blog Showcase: Celiac Teen
I’m always searching for new gluten-free blogs. I’m always impressed when I come across one that is updated frequently and is full of great photos of great looking gluten-free food. I’ve showcased a few here so far that I love...
Do you like to cheat on your gluten-free diet? You might think again once you've heard of refractory celiac disease
In a recent study (via medpage Today) by Christopher Hammerle, MD, and Sheila Crowe, MD, of the University of Virginia, it is believed that more patients with celiac disease may have refractory celiac disease, which means their bodies stop responding...
Gluten-Free Blog Showcase: Gluten Free Gobsmacked
Gluten Free Gobsmacked follows the adventures of Kate, a woman diagnosed with celiac disease back in 2000. She’s been sharing her gluten-free recipes with the world since at least 2005 and comes up with some amazing treats. Seasonal goodies like...
