The Chef to Plate Gluten-Free Awareness Campaign
The Chef to Plate Campaign is a grass-roots campaign designed to help spread awareness of gluten intolerance through the use of restaurants that offer a gluten-free menu. It is free for restaurants to join. We simply ask that they post educational table tents and/or posters during the month of May—to celebrate National Celiac Awareness Month. Read more…
Posted on Thursday, February 23rd, 2012 at 12:17 am by Gluten Intolerance Group
Research and Clinical Trials: Potential non-dietary treatment for Celiac Disease
Currently, a gluten-free diet is the only treatment for celiac disease. But researchers are exploring other potential avenues of treatment. Read more…
Posted on Wednesday, February 15th, 2012 at 7:28 pm by Gluten Intolerance Group
“New Guide to Who Really Shouldn’t Eat Gluten”
Wall Street Journal online article quotes GIG Executive Director Cynthia Kupper
Posted on Wednesday, February 8th, 2012 at 9:03 pm by Gluten Intolerance Group
GIG Health & Wellness Experience – June, 2112
GIG’s Annual Event is now the Health & Wellness Experience
The Health & Wellness Experience will take place in Seattle at the Sea-Tac DoubleTree Hotel on June 16, 2012.
Come explore a variety of informative activities offered at this event. Find out about living a healthy, balanced, positive, gluten-free life. Visit our health screening booths, hands on activities, exhibits and presenter areas. If you are following a gluten-free diet, or want to know more about it – this event is for you.
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Posted on Tuesday, January 31st, 2012 at 10:10 pm by Gluten Intolerance Group
Eating Mindfully
In today’s hectic lifestyle, it is easy to combine eating with some other task. We grab fast food and eat on the way to soccer practice. We eat lunch at our desk and cannot help but continue working while eating. After all, it is just staring you in the face. Anymore, food is a distraction, not an enjoyment. Sometimes we are so consumed with hunger and the idea of eating, we forget to actually enjoy the food past the first one or two bites! It is important to slow down when you eat. Read more…
Posted on Wednesday, January 25th, 2012 at 8:58 pm by Gluten Intolerance Group
women with celiac disease may experience increased depression
Living gluten-free can be challenging, from both a logistical as well as a psychological perspective. A recent survey of 177 women with celiac disease found that although the women reported a high level of compliance with the diet, 37 % had responses which were indicative of depression (1). These women also reported greater perceived stress and reduced overall mental health. Read more…
Posted on Thursday, January 19th, 2012 at 6:55 pm by Gluten Intolerance Group
human interest story
Esther Normand
(Written by Joshua Normand)
My mother, Esther Normand, has done a lot for my sister-in-law and nephew who were diagnosed with celiac disease, a condition which requires avoiding foods with gluten in them. She first became aware of celiac disease when her great-nephew was diagnosed about seven years ago. Read more…
Posted on Wednesday, January 11th, 2012 at 5:05 pm by Gluten Intolerance Group
gluten-free iPhone Apps
Jessica Crandall, RD, CDE reviews the 10 top-rated free iPhone apps for gluten-free eating. Read more…
Posted on Thursday, January 5th, 2012 at 10:49 pm by Gluten Intolerance Group
It’s a New Year…Let Luck (and Health) be on Your Side
Many cultures have food traditions to improve their luck in the New Year. Mexican cultures eat a grape for every stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve. Many cultures consume green leafy vegetables in hopes of wealth and good fortune in the future. Read more…
Posted on Thursday, December 29th, 2011 at 11:20 pm by Gluten Intolerance Group
Travel Gluten-and-Worry-Free This Holiday Season
Written by: Hayley Segal, Bastyr University Dietetic Intern, 2011
With the stress of the holiday season gaining its momentum, figuring out how to manage your gluten intolerance is the last thing you want on your mind. Whether traveling the distance or staying local, there are a few simple things you can do to ensure smooth sailing for both you and your gut. Read more…
Posted on Wednesday, November 30th, 2011 at 8:08 pm by Gluten Intolerance Group
