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Gluten Free is becoming a very popular term. Sales of Gluten Free food has skyrocketed in the past two years and is only
going to increase. There are dozens, maybe even hundreds of cookbooks and “how-to” books for us when there used to be
just two or three. Gluten Free websites, cooking classes, “seminars” and more are popping up everywhere.
Be VERY careful when you see new Gluten Free products, web sites, classes, etc. Many people with no real understanding of Celiac disease are trying to cash in on the increased awareness of the need for Gluten Free info, products, etc. Many are just wheat free and have no real understanding of cross contamination or the need for vigilance over incidental ingredients. Some lure you in with offers of free classes/workshops/seminars just to get you to buy their products or sign up for cooking classes. Don’t automatically accept whatever you see in writing as true. Here are some questions to ask when you are checking out new stuff:
Be VERY careful when you see new Gluten Free products, web sites, classes, etc. Many people with no real understanding of Celiac disease are trying to cash in on the increased awareness of the need for Gluten Free info, products, etc. Many are just wheat free and have no real understanding of cross contamination or the need for vigilance over incidental ingredients. Some lure you in with offers of free classes/workshops/seminars just to get you to buy their products or sign up for cooking classes. Don’t automatically accept whatever you see in writing as true. Here are some questions to ask when you are checking out new stuff:
Gluten Free Candy Lists
The GF candy lists are ready. Check out these on Sure Foods Living. There is a GF list with detail, a simple GF list, and an allergen free list of candy that does not contain any of the top eight allergens. Here is another one to check out.
The GF candy lists are ready. Check out these on Sure Foods Living. There is a GF list with detail, a simple GF list, and an allergen free list of candy that does not contain any of the top eight allergens. Here is another one to check out.
What's New in Gluten Free!
You should get clear answers without any hesitation if they really know their stuff. There are legitimate, caring people out
there who are providing valuable products and information, but, you do have to (to use a wheat term) separate the grain from
the chaff.
1. Are you recognized/affiliated/endorsed by any national celiac support or research centers?
2. Where do you get your information on what is Gluten Free?
3. How long have you been working with Gluten Free foods?
4. Do you have any training in nutrition? (for those who claim special knowledge in this area)
5. What do you know about Celiac disease?
6. What steps do you take to avoid cross-contamination?
7. Is there a difference between wheat free and Gluten Free? (they should know)
8. Can you provide any references?
2. Where do you get your information on what is Gluten Free?
3. How long have you been working with Gluten Free foods?
4. Do you have any training in nutrition? (for those who claim special knowledge in this area)
5. What do you know about Celiac disease?
6. What steps do you take to avoid cross-contamination?
7. Is there a difference between wheat free and Gluten Free? (they should know)
8. Can you provide any references?
Dr. Peter Green - Celiac Disease: A Hidden Epidemic
Dr. Peter Green’s book, Celiac Disease: A Hidden Epidemic is a must have if you want to really know as much as possible about Celiac Disease. It is available at amazon.com and many other online sites.
Dr. Peter Green’s book, Celiac Disease: A Hidden Epidemic is a must have if you want to really know as much as possible about Celiac Disease. It is available at amazon.com and many other online sites.
Oats
Most of those with Celiac disease are found to be able to tolerate oats in their diet. No more than 1 cup cooked (1/3 cup dry) per day. Bobs Red Mill GF Oats are now available in stores. Or you can buy GF oats online at www.giftsofnature.com, www.glutenfreeoats.com, or www.creamhillestates.com
Most of those with Celiac disease are found to be able to tolerate oats in their diet. No more than 1 cup cooked (1/3 cup dry) per day. Bobs Red Mill GF Oats are now available in stores. Or you can buy GF oats online at www.giftsofnature.com, www.glutenfreeoats.com, or www.creamhillestates.com
La Tortilla Factory GF Wraps
La Tortilla Factory now makes two kinds of GF wraps, Ivory Teff and Dark Teff. These are the best GF wraps I have ever tried. Not available in So. Cal. stores yet, but you can get them from the web site www.latortillafactory.com.
La Tortilla Factory now makes two kinds of GF wraps, Ivory Teff and Dark Teff. These are the best GF wraps I have ever tried. Not available in So. Cal. stores yet, but you can get them from the web site www.latortillafactory.com.
Rice Chex
Chex has come out with more gluten free cereals. NOW, not only will Rice Chex be labeled Gluten Free, so will Corn, Honey Nut, Cinnamon, Chocolate, and Strawberry Chex. They are in stores now. Check your local paper for coupons.
Chex has come out with more gluten free cereals. NOW, not only will Rice Chex be labeled Gluten Free, so will Corn, Honey Nut, Cinnamon, Chocolate, and Strawberry Chex. They are in stores now. Check your local paper for coupons.
Betty Crocker GF Mixes
The mistress of baking, Betty Crocker is sending gluten free mixes to grocery stores. Watch for cookie, brownie, and cake mixes with a big GLUTEN FREE across the front. They are also available on Amazon.com.
The mistress of baking, Betty Crocker is sending gluten free mixes to grocery stores. Watch for cookie, brownie, and cake mixes with a big GLUTEN FREE across the front. They are also available on Amazon.com.
Dream Dinners - Ventura
Go to www.dreamdinners.com and sign up for this month's Gluten-Free session. Only at the Ventura location. This is a great way to get dinner on the table after a busy day. Click the logo to see the monthly gluten-free menus.
Go to www.dreamdinners.com and sign up for this month's Gluten-Free session. Only at the Ventura location. This is a great way to get dinner on the table after a busy day. Click the logo to see the monthly gluten-free menus.
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