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Gluten
wolves in GF sheep clothing
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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
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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?
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.
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August 19, 2006 |
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Bob’s
Red Mill
There
has been some concern about contamination of Bob’s
Red Mill products. They now use a dedicated facility
for all their gluten free products. Items produced in
the gluten free facility have this symbol on the package.
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July
1, 2006 |
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General
Mills
General
Mills is introducing another cereal with no gluten ingredients,
Dora Cinnamon Stars.
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March
9, 2006 |
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General
Mills
General
Mills is reformulating several cereals which will make
them gluten free. Read the labels to find GF boxes of
Trix and Coco Puffs.
Mission
Corn Tortillas
Mission
corn tortillas are Gluten Free. Due to a misunderstanding
of the new labeling law, some packages of corn tortillas
have “contains: wheat” on the label. This
was a mistake and new packaging will no longer have
that statement.
Sensodyne
Sensodyne
will not guarantee GF status of their toothpaste. I
have not found any other toothpaste that is not Gluten
Free.
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. GF Oats are available at www.creamhillestates.com
and www.glutenfreeoats.com.
Leading Celiac Disease research centers also recommend
McCann’s Irish Oats as safe.
Dr.
Peter Green's Book
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.
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February
23, 2006 |
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General
Mills
General
Mills neopets Island Berry Crunch is a new mainstream
cereal that contains no gluten ingredients.
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February
15, 2006 |
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Kraft
It
had been reported that Fruity and Cocoa Pebbles were
no longer gluten free. That was a mistake, they are
still gluten free and Kraft intends that they remain
so.
McDonald’s
McDonald’s
created a lot of confusion when they listed wheat as
an ingredient for their French fries. This is one of
those over labeling cases caused by the new FDA labeling
law. The fries are still gluten free.
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