For protein lovers, celiac disease is one thing they wouldn’t want to get from the family genes. Fortunately, its treatment can also be ensured within the family and at home.
Celiac disease is a digestive order that can run from one generation to another. The disease causes serious damage to the small intestines as a reaction to gliadin or a gluten protein, and results to inflammation and flattening of the lining of the small intestines. Read more…
Helping Companies Increase their Gluten Free Business
The gluten free market is exploding in the U.S. and one in ten grocery shoppers is buying gluten-free food for someone in their household. That means there are a lot of people without Celiac disease or gluten intolerance eating gluten free food. The trend has also led to a number of nutritionists and gluten-free specialists offering cousneling services in guiding people to more awareness and avoidance of the ingredient. Read more…
Celiac disease (CD) is an inherited intestinal disorder characterized by life-long intolerance to the ingestion of gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. Although CD can be diagnosed at any age, it commonly occurs during early childhood (between 9 and 24 months). Reduced bone mineral density is often found in individuals with CD. An article in the Nutrition Review examines the literature on the topic and reveals that a gluten-free diet can affect children’s recovery. Read more…
There is no “one size fits all” approach and solution to autism and diet-related issues, but we found a news report in Examiner to be especially interesting.
According to the story, a five year old Canadian boy diagnosed with severe autism was cured when the true cause of his mental disorder was discovered to be celiac disease. It turns out that he was never really autistic in the first place. He had celiac disease, an immune response to wheat, barley, rye and oats that damages the intestines leading to malabsorption of nutrients. The boy was ultimately treated with a gluten-free diet and nutritional supplements. Read more…
Recent blog posts and news articles have posted a quote from Shelley Case, stating that according to a Canadian Celiac Association study, blue cheese (or bleu cheese) is gluten-free. It is important to look more in-depth at the study that she was referring to, what it means, and exactly how the tests were conducted. Read more…
Food Facts.com came across an extensive video about all aspects of celiac disease. This is a very lengthy and comprehensive video - nearly 1-1/2 hours - so if you want to learn about celiac disease in great detail, this is definitely for you. Unfortunately, for 1 out of 100 people in the U.S., celiac disease is a frequently misdiagnosed digestive condition.
Here’s a delightfully delicious and healthy recipe for all members of the family.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Serving Size:
Servings:
1 1/2 Pounds Tuna, Yellowfin
2 Tablespoons McCormick Cajun Seasoning
2 Tablespoons Botticelli 100% Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Tablespoons Salted Butter
Preparation:
Step 1: Generously coat tuna with cajun seasoning. Step 2: Heat oil and butter in a skillet over high heat. Step 3: when oil is nearly smoking add tuna steaks. Cook 3 to 4 mins per side or until blackened. Read more…
Kids of moms who have an autoimmune disease such as type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and celiac disease have up to a three times greater risk for autism, according to a new study. Read more…
We have noticed that there seems to be some interest in knowing what celebrities have Celiac Disease. So, as always, we came across a reporter who ended up deciding to do some research on the topic. Read more…
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