Tag: gluten allergy

Tips for leading a gluten-free life

There is quite a wealth of sites providing excellent information regarding living a gluten-free life. Here are three of our favorites: The University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center – www.celiacdisease.net Ten recommendations for living gluten free – examiner.com, Clara Ogren The Gluten Free Diet – Learning to Cope – celiacdisease.about.com, Nancy Lapid Have a suggestion ..more

Possible hidden sources of gluten

Arts and crafts (i.e. papier-mâché products like piñatas) Cosmetics Falafel Flour Gelatinous starch Hair care products Hog dogs (wheat is an ingredient in some brands) Hydrolyzed plant protein Ice cream (i.e. cookie dough ice cream) Imitation meat and seafood products Meat, fish and poultry (ham, self basting turkeys, etc.) Medications Pet food Pie fillings Play ..more

What is gluten intolerance?

In a general sense, gluten is the general name to describe the storage proteins, or prolamins, found in wheat (gliadin), rye (hordein), barley (secalin) and derivatives of these grains.  Celiac disease (aka: gluten intolerance, gluten-sensitive enteropathy or celiac sprue) is an autoimmune disorder, which means the body “attacks itself” rather than attacking a foreign substance ..more

Gluten Websites We Like

One of the most comprehensive and exhaustive lists of alternative names for gluten or ingredients considered unsafe for anyone with celiac disease issue is produced by Scott Adams of Celiac.com. Many thanks to Scott for providing such an invaluable resource. Scott Adams (Celiac.com) Unsafe Gluten Free Food List (Unsafe Ingredients) Have a suggestion for this ..more

Where is gluten commonly found?

Acker meal Baked goods (cakes, cookies, pies, muffins, etc.) Barley malt (sweetener) Beer, ale Bread crumbs Breaded meats (chicken nuggets, etc.) Breads (white,wheat, rye and barley, loafs, bagels, rolls, croissants, buns, etc.) Cereals (hot and cold) Couscous Crackers Meatballs and burgers (breadcrumbs used as fillers) Oats and oatmeal (often cross-contaminated) Pancakes and waffles Pastas Pizza ..more

Food Allergens in the Craft Corner

Karen points out that most teachers are aware enough about food allergies to give notice about food related activities, many avoiding food altogether during celebrations. However, everyone can use a reminder that food allergens in craft and school supplies.