Gluten Free Beverages

Most beverages, including juices, sodas,
and sports drinks, are gluten free.  Alcoholic
beverages, including wine and hard liquor
that is distilled, are also gluten free.  However,
 beer, ale, lager, malt beverages, and malt
 vinegars that are made from gluten containing
grains are not distilled and therefore are
not gluten free.  There are many gluten
free beers and liquors available.

Places Where Gluten Hides

Hidden gluten can be present in food,
medication and non-food products.
Here is a list of places you wouldn't
think to look.

Last Day Facts About Celiac

Here are a few more facts about Celiac
disease. 

6.  Studies show that even though patients
with no symptoms, report better health
after going gluten free.  They report a
reduction in acid reflux, bloating and
flatulence.

7.  Celiac disease is associated with a
number of auto immune disorders,
most common being thyroid and Type
1 diabetes.

8.  Some people with the disease have
no symptoms at all, but test positive on
the Celiac blood test.

5 Facts About Celiac Day 1

Celiac disease is when the small intestine is
hypersensitive to gluten, leading to difficulty
in digesting food.  Here are 5 facts about
Celiac disease.

1. There are more than 200 known symptoms
of the disease which may occur in the digestive
system or other parts of the body.

2. Some people develop Celiac disease in
childhood, others as an adult.  The reason
for this is still unknown.

What Happens When Not Celiac Eat Gluten Free?

These days eating gluten and dairy free is the
norm, rather than the exception.  This so called
clean eating puts non Celiac people at risk
for bone disease.  Many are convinced that
doing away with milk, yogurt, cheese and
flour is putting an entire generation at risk for
osteoporosis, that renders weak and frail bones.

Day 2 Of 2 Ingredients With Gluten N-Z

This list is ingredients that contain gluten.  If
something is not labeled gluten free, look at
the ingredients to make sure it is gluten free.

N- Nishasta

O- Oriental Wheat, Orzo Pasta

P- Pasta, Pearl Barley, Persian Wheat, Polish
Wheat, Poulard Wheat

R- Rice Malt, Roux, Rusk, Rye

S- Seitan, Semolina, Shot Wheat, Small Spelt,
Spelt, Sprouted Wheat or Barley, Strong Flour

T- Tabbouleh, Tabouli, Teriyaki Sauce, Triticale

U- Udon noodles, Unbleached Flour

V- Vital Wheat Gluten

W- Wheat amino acids, Wheat bran extract, Wheat Durum
Triticum, Wheat germ extract, Wheat germ oil, Wheat grass,
Wheat Nuts, Wheat protein, Wheat, Bulgur, Wild Einkorn,
Wild Emmer

Day 1 Of 2 Ingredients That Contain Gluten

A list from A - M of ingredients that contain
gluten.  Label reading is everything to a person
with Celiac disease.

A- Abyssinian Hard, Amp-Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat
Atta flour

B- Barley Grass, Barley Hordeum vulgare, Barley Malt,
Beer, Bleached flour, Bran, Bread flour, Brewer's Yeast,
Brown Flour, Bulgur, Bulgur  Wheat,

C- Cereal Binding, Chilton, Club Wheat, Cookie dough,
Couscous, Criped Rice

Starbucks New Gluten Free Sandwich

Starbucks has released a new gluten free breakfast
sandwich.  This will make many  people happy,
however if you have celiac disease is this safe
to eat?  Should you be concerned about cross
contamination?  The answer is No worries.

The latest update on the smoked Canadian bacon,
egg with cheese sandwich on a gluten free roll is
yes it's safe.

Rotisserie Chicken

Whether you are too busy to make dinner or have
to feed unexpected guests, a rotisserie chicken from
the grocery store can save you time.  Where can you
find a gluten free rotisserie chicken?

1. Sam's club- They have seasoned rotisserie chickens
with a gluten free label.  They also contain no msg, no
artificial flavors or colors and no added hormones.

2. Costco-  Costco's rotisserie chickens are also gluten
free.  You can find them with the Kirkland label.  These
also contain no msg, artificial flavors or colors.  They
are prepared separately, so there is no risk of cross
contamination.

Happy Easter!

Gluten Free Easter Candy

Wondering what to put in your child's gluten free
Easter basket.  Besides jelly belly beans, here's a
list of some candy  you can feel safe to include.

• Peeps
• Most Easter themed M and M chocolate products
• Easter themed star burst
• Plain regular size heresy kisses
• Easter themed sweet tarts
• Easter themed tootsie roll candy
• Kraft Bunny Mallows and Egg Mallows

These candies are considered gluten free to less than
20 parts per million.

Cadbury Mini Eggs

Are Cadbury mini eggs gluten free? 

They are manufactured in a plant that also
processes tree nut and peanuts, but not
wheat.  Use with caution the Cadbury
crème eggs because Hersheys does not
consider them gluten free despite safe
ingredients, they may contain traces of
gluten. 

Gluten Free Jelly Beans

Here is a list of safe gluten free jelly beans for Easter.

• Jelly Belly- all flavors
• Jolly Rancher- all flavors
• Lifesaver jelly beans
• Mike and Ike jelly beans
• Spree jelly beans
• Star burst jelly beans
• Russel Stover Pectin jelly beans
• Just Born jelly beans

Wheat grass Is It Gluten Free?

Wheat grass is a plant that has become a popular
health supplement and food.  The young shoots
of the wheat plant are the grass.  Several studies
have focused on the health benefits, which
include anti cancer potential, reduction in
oxidative stress, helping rheumatoid arthritis,
healing colitis and other advantages.

So is it gluten free, the answer is a bit complicated.
Gluten is a protein that is found in seeds, so it should
not be present in the stems or leaves of a plant. 
Wheat grass that does not include the seeds is gluten
free, but it is hard to avoid cross contamination. 
The risk of cross contamination is high when
harvested and processed. 

Happy Gluten Free Passover

There are many gluten free Passover products
available for Passover.  My favorite of course
is this Matzo, so good it's all I use, even for
the non gluten free family.

Gluten Not Only In Grains

Gluten is not only found in grains.  Wheat and oats
are the most common ones associated with gluten,
however gluten hides in many foods where you
would not suspect.  It can be found in sauces,
flavorings, dressing, and processed meats.
Other items include candy, gum, chap stick,
ice cream and instant coffee.  Even medication
can contain gluten.  If there is a label, read it and
read it well, never assume. 

Gluten Sensitivity?

Gluten sensitivity is not necessarily celiac disease.
Non- celiac gluten sensitivity, the most common
form of gluten intolerance, is characterized by
gastrointestinal problems, headaches or fatigue.
About 6 - 10 % of the population suffers from this.
These symptoms clear up, when gluten sensitive
people eliminate gluten from their diet.

Celiac disease is an inherited auto immune disorder
that can affect multiple organs.  Celiac disease can
be identified by malabsorption, impaired growth
and chronic diarrhea or vomiting.  However
gluten sensitivity causes some similar symptoms,
but milder.

Whey Protein

Whey protein is one of the two proteins found in milk,
with the other being casein.  Whey is used as a protein
supplement.  It is very useful in helping people reach
their protein goals.  Whey is absorbed faster, which
means it also increased muscle protein synthesis used
to break a fasted state.

Some facts about whey protein.

1.  It is animal based, made from the isolated liquid
created as a by product of cheese.

2.  It can be hard to digest, leading to bloating and
cramps.

3.  Whey products contain saturated fat, cholesterol
and no essential fatty acids.

4. It contains lactose, unsuitable for those with lactose
intolerance.

5.  Many products that use whey, use added sugar,
and artificial colors and flavors.

Hemp Protein

What is hemp protein?  Hemp protein contains all the
essential amino acids your body needs.  Hemp protein
comes from grinding the tiny, nutrient rich seeds of the
hemp plant.  The seeds contain essential fats and
proteins needed for overall health.

Some facts about hemp protein.

1. It is plant based, made from hemp seeds.
2. It is easily digested, which makes it non bloating.
3. It is high in Omega 3, 6 and 9.  Which contains all
of the essential fatty acids the body needs.
4.  It is allergen free.  It contains no dairy, gluten, lactose,
soy or artificial flavors.
5.  It is all natural

Can People With Celiac Disease Benefit From Exercise?

If you know me, the answer would be yes to exercise. 
Exercise seems to help most people, however how does
it come into play with Celiac disease?