For your Creepy Holiday Enjoyment:   NOT April Fools,

Would you bake or eat

     G-F High Protein Flour from Crickets

GF means Gourmet Food

Gluten-free Backlash?  Did we call it in 2008 or what?   http://abcnews.go.com/Nightline/video/gluten-free-diet-helpful-23789144

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Believe it or not, the hottest upcoming trend in handbags is GF and I don't mean Gucci and Fendi.

The fashionesta swear by the newest tilt in food fads--GF. The well dressed won't be caught this season without their Prada stocked with gluten-free salad dressing and GF soy sauce. It's the newest fashion accessory to follow the trend.

Jeff Ruby of Chicago magazine states, "Ten years ago, few people other than nutritionists even knew what gluten was. Now it’s gluten-free this and gluten-free that, and, frankly, we didn’t even know we were enslaved."

But enslaved we are, to the turn of fashion and for right now, the spotlight is on GF (gluten-free is gourmet food--with gourmet prices) In October, Alexis Christophorus on CBS announced that 86% of all new items introduced at this years Consumer New Product Food Convention were gluten free!

It's great to be on the front line of the GF craze. Even if it is just the newest, latest fad 'cause that means lots more research and development money and I'm benefiting.

But be warned, fads are fads, and this can't last, but until then, when your condiment ziplock springs a leak, consider it just another small sacrifice for fashion.



Reality Bite:  RETRO repost from 2-8-09  Wow, how times have changed.  

South Carolina Gluten Free Bakery--Biggest in US

http://www.bakingbusiness.com/articles/news_home/Business/2013/06/Canadian_company_to_build_larg.aspx?ID={0644C76E-1753-41FB-AD9E-265B18DDB004}&e=tdadee@sbcglobal.net

Yay!  Fancy Pokket will bake pita bread, bagels, pizza crusts, hot dog and hamburger buns, flat bread and tortilla wraps.  YUM!  

Science Proves No Benefit For GF Dieters

The following article is an interesting read and I had to peruse it just to find my own truth.  

Science lacking for need for gluten free diet?

http://www.bakingbusiness.com/articles/news_home/Trends/2012/08/Science_seen_lacking_for_glute.aspx?ID={A77637C9-F272-4E0B-8C54-3D9AA6565135}&e=tdadee@sbcglobal.net

My take on it is that so many people are finding success with the gf diet that the wheat producers (by whom this scientist is paid) are running a little scared.

7-13-2012 Newest News from Mayo about Celiac

http://www.newswise.com/articles/mayo-clinic-most-with-celiac-disease-unaware-of-it-others-go-gluten-free-without-diagnosis

Wall Street GF Article

The Feb 7 2012, Wall Street Journal article on Gluten Confusion promises to separate the Facts from the Buzz. It only serves to conflict and confuse me more.

It concludes that people who are only gluten sensitive and not celiac can eat small quantities of gluten occasionally without problems.

Um... in my discussions with people of the entire gluten spectrum my findings are that this disease is cumulative and persons who were once only sufferers of gluten sensitivities like DH are now full-blown celiacs with compounded symptoms. (my first cousin)

Individuals who tested negative for CD all their lives, (my kids) are now, as young adults suffering the full blown effects (perhaps worse for not being diagnosed and diet effected early).

Individuals who have no symptoms (including the biopsy) but show up as positive for CD in their blood should go on the diet or risk acquiring other auto immune diseases like lupus and Crohn's (my two sisters).

I do agree with the last section who quotes Cynthia Kupper from GIG who seems to conclude that if the diet works, DO IT!

And lastly, doctors who presume to diagnose disease based on inaccurate disease indicators shouldn't be the least bit surprised when their disease is managed by the populace of sufferers outside of their control.

http://online.wsj.com/article/health_journal.html

Articles for the New Year #1

The Liberated Kitchen (based in Portland Oregon) has just recently put out an interesting and informative (with many related links) 5-part series on Celiac. The five parts are:

Celiac Testing Myth #1 – No Symptoms = No Celiac
Celiac Testing Myth #2 – Go Gluten-Free First
Celiac Testing Myth #3 – Gluten-Free 4 Life = No Reason to Test
Celiac Testing Myth #4 – Doctor Knows Best
Celiac Testing Myth #5 – DNA = Proof

You can follow the entire thread by starting at:
http://tinyurl.com/7ueofom

News from the NIH

A little late for the creepiness of Halloween, but The National Institute of Health has these updates just for you.

The Howl about Bowel? Everything you ever wanted to know about bowel control.

Fowl in the Mouth? Study of gluten fighting microbes.

Does your blood GLO? The potential new predictor of CD in the blood.

Read all about it in the National Institutes Summer Newsletter www.celiac.nih.gov/NewsletterSummer11.aspx#1.

"High Prevalence of Celiac Disease in Women With Young Onset Collagenous Colitis"
authored by Ahmed Bedeir, MD, Bhaskar Ganguly, and Mukunda Ray, MD, PhD

This study found young women with collagenous colitis are eight times more likely than the general population to have celiac disease. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/caris-diagnost...rology-2011-10-31

Venus Has Sjogrens... Hmmm?

As you all know, Sjogrens is yet another related auto immune disease. Here is a follow up article to the information coming out about Venus Williams.

Again, struggling to answer the age old question, why so much auto-immune disease?

http://www.healthymagination.com/blog/whats-triggering-the-global-autoimmune-disease-epidemic/

Gluten Causing Epidemics?

40% of American's can't tolerate gluten? Gluten-intolerance is an epidemic in Europe? This article blames Monsanto for gluten intolerances. Intriguing? GMO genetically modified has made America ill? I wonder. If it's true, we probably will not hear any more about it as Monsanto will buy the cover-up.

http://www.fridayharborholistichealth.com/2011/03/gmos-cause-gluten-allergies-and-celiac-anxiety-auto-immune-and-neurological-diseases/

Hey, a little healthy conspiracy theory mixed with a recent viewing of Food, Inc. and who knows what I might mix up in my little chemically-altered brain.

FDA Gluten-Free Labeling Link

Three months ago, hundreds from the celiac community rallied in Washington, DC at the Gluten-Free Labeling Summit. The goal was quite simple, get FDA's attention, show the agency that people who must follow a gluten-free diet must have clear, consistent labeling for gluten-free foods. At the ACDA's urging, FDA's Deputy Commissioner for Foods, Michael Taylor, made an unannounced visit, and explained the agency was hard at work on the labeling rule. He also assured the crowd, 'We hear you.' Were we successful? You bet. Today, the FDA announced it was reopening the GF labeling rule to allow for additional comments, along with the gluten-free safety assessment, a key component in the development of the gluten free labeling standard. The public will be able to comment on the assessment during the 60-day comment by going towww.regulations.gov and entering Docket No. FDA-2005-N-0404 For more information: Gluten-Free Portal (scroll to Gluten-Free): Questions and Answers on the Gluten-Free Labeling Proposed Rule Consumer Update on the Gluten-Free Labeling Proposed Rule

GO GF and excel in Sports?

Need more Evidence of the GF Diet improving Athletic Performance?

My husband (the marathoner) brought to my attention an article in July's Outside magazine about athletes improving their performance by eating a g-f diet. It is not yet available online, (that I can find) but I will post the link when it becomes available.

Here is the other article that I read lately http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/is-a-glutenfree-diet-behind-djokovics-smash-success-2285004.html on the same issue.

Seems that athletes who suffer from a gluten intolerance or celiac disease find their performance improved when they follow a g-f diet.

YAY! Once more, evidence for me to use to convince the husband that he too can benefit from sticking to the diet that the rest of the family are already on! And, if you recall, he does have the g-intolerance gene--yet no symptoms.

Honey, are you reading this? This is the guy who has the t-shirt that says, "More people have read this T-Shirt than have read my wife's blog."

Yeah, I'm still laughing after 30 years. Happy Anniversary Honey.

Proof that Gluten Free Tastes Great!

Here is the link to the NY Times article that tells us gluten-free tastes better than ever.

Duh.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/01/dining/gluten-free-flavor-free-no-more.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&smid=fb-nytimes

Gluten Free FDA Labeling

This is an interesting article about the FDA and it's struggle to define the label gluten-free.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/3-years-after-deadline-fda-still-hasnt-defined-gluten-free/2011/04/22/AFRq6i8E_story_1.html

Wish I were in Washington DC tomorrow to eat a piece of that gluten-free cake. Might just have to make my own in commemoration.

Gluten Poisoner Sentenced

Most of us have this update on the individual who repackaged but here is the link for those who might have missed it.

http://www.newsobserver.com/2011/04/12/1125084/durham-man-who-sold-fake-gluten.html

Gluten Sniffing Dog

Another article highlighting a gluten-sniffing dog.

http://www.usatoday.com/yourlife/pets/dogs/2011-01-11-pettalk11_ST_N.htm

It was last year, (Feb 9.) that Animal Planet first introduced me to this phenomena. Who knew?

Brenda Watson ND CNC

I have watched Brenda Watson on PBS often and I really enjoy her perceptions of good food and healthy eating. I recently went on her blog and found that there are two tests that this specialist recommends for intestinal problems.

I find it interesting that she says one of them is a gluten test. In her practice she finds so many patients with gluten issues that she quotes: "Seriously folks, more than 40 percent of Americans are gluten sensitive and most don’t even know it, and 2 million of those have a serious autoimmune disorder called celiac disease, which causes the body to try to attack gluten in the system.

http://blog.brendawatson.com/conditions/whats-going-on-in-your-gut-two-essential-tests/

Gluten FREEDOM at Disney

Gluten free at Disney?

Here is the second response from my contact with the website: P.S. Disney characters do not eat as there are no free images online of them with food. I guess it would be awkward to show Robin Hood snacking on Thumper.

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Thank you for your query:

Always ask to speak to a chef or manager as vendors, products, and ingredients may change. Ingredient labels are available upon request. Please be aware some locations may close due to rain or slow times in the Park. Some menu items will require an additional preparation time and due to Guest demands may not be available.

Disneyland Park Various Fruit Carts: located throughout the park with fresh whole fruit, cut up fruit packages; ask for ingredient list for any prepared items Outdoor Vending Carts: Turkey legs Cotton candy Popcorn (made with a combination of vegetable and coconut oils) Kettle Corn Mickey faced premium ice cream bars on a stick ** NESTLES NOVELTY ICE CREAM IS MADE IN A PLANT THAT PRODUCES NUT AND WHEAT PRODUCTS.

Tomorrowland Terrace: Hamburger: Request Gluten Free Bun Chicken Sandwich: Request Gluten Free Bun Mahi Sandwich: Request Gluten Free Bun Chicken Salad: Request Gluten Free Bun French Fries: Request them to from the fries only fryer

Redd Rockett’s Pizza Port: Rice noodles with marinara sauce or tomato basil sauce Romaine Lettuce with Chicken Breast and Fat Free Raspberry Dressing Starfield of Greens with Basil Vinaigrette, Planetary Pizza Salad: Request a new base and bowl to avoid cross-contact Cheese Pizza: Request Gluten Free shell Pepperoni Pizza: Request Gluten Free shell

Tiki Juice Bar: Pineapple Spears Dole Whip Frozen Drink

Big Thunder Ranch: Ask to speak with Chef or Manager. Menu offerings are available. Kids Seared Salmon Fillet: Request Rice Noodles La Salade de Maison (House Salad) Crescent City Salmon Salad French Quarter Blackened Chicken Caesar: Request Raspberry Vinaigrette or Orange-Cilantro Vinaigrette Creole Ratatouille Kids Chicken Breast: Request Rice Noodles

Village Haus: Bacon cheeseburger: Request Gluten-free Bun Hamburger or Cheeseburger: Request Gluten-free bun French Fries: Request that the fries are cooked in the Fries only Fryer Chef Salad: Ask for Salad Dressing to check label Side Salad: Ask for Salad Dressing to check label

Troubadour Tavern: Baked Potato with butter and sour cream

Toon-Up Treats: Chef Salad: Ask for Salad Dressing to check label Kids Hot Dog: Request no bun, with apple sauce

Blue Bayou: Five Pepper Roast New York Blackened Cajun Spiced Salmon Tesoro Island Chicken Portobello Mushroom with Macque Choux Broiled Filet Mignon Bayou Surf & Turf (after 4 p.m.)

Café Orleans: Kids Seared Salmon Fillet: Request Rice Noodles La Salade de Maison (House Salad) Crescent City Salmon Salad French Quarter Blackened Chicken Caesar: Request Raspberry Vinaigrette or Orange-Cilantro Vinaigrette Creole Ratatouille Kids Chicken Breast: Request Rice Noodles

Rancho Del Zocalo: Vegetable Tacos: Request Corn Tortillas* Plain Chicken Tacos: Request Corn Tortillas* Quesadillas - 50/50 Cheese in Corn Tortillas Cheese Enchiladas with Cotija Cheese* Cheese Enchiladas with Carne Asada, Cotija Cheese* Fire Roasted Chicken (Corn Tortillas)* *Rice, Beans, Shredded Lettuce, 50/50 Cheese, Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, Sour Cream Tostada salad (plain chicken or veggie): Request no Shell Dessert: Fresh Fruit Plate.

River Belle Terrace: Mississippi Turkey Breast Sandwich: Request Gluten Free Bun

Hungry Bear Restaurant: Hamburger: Request no bun Bacon cheeseburger: Request no bun French Fries: Request that the fries are cooked in the Fries only Fryer Chicken Caesar Salad: Request no croutons, check Salad Dressing Label

Plaza Inn: Breakfast: Omelets, Bacon, Fresh Eggs, Fresh Fruits, Hash Browns, Sausage, Bacon, Ham Gluten Free waffles can be made, requires an additional time for preparation Baked Chicken

Cone Shop: All ice cream is made by Dreyers, (only flavors not Gluten-free: Cookies and Cream & Tollhouse Swirl)

Gibson Girl: All ice creams is made by Dreyers, (only flavors not Gluten-free: Cookies and Cream & Tollhouse Swirl)

Coke Corner: John Morrel, Hot Dog: Request Gluten-free bun

Carnation Café: Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs, Breakfast Potatoes, Bacon, Ham and Fresh Fruit (Oranges, Cantaloupe, Strawberries, and Bananas) Lunch/Dinner (All items are served with a Pickle Spear and choice of Fresh Fruit (Cantaloupe, Oranges, Grapes, or Strawberries), Sautéed Vegetables or Green Salad with Italian or Fat-free Raspberry Dressing): Pan-Seared Boneless Chicken Breast Three Cheese Veggie Sandwich: Request Gluten-free Hot Dog Bun in place of bread Turkey Sandwich: Request Gluten-free Hot Dog Bun in place of bread Oscar’s Choice Chef Salad with Italian or Fat-free Raspberry Dressing: Request no croutons Steak Melt: Request lettuce in place of bread Child’s Hot Dog plate: Tapioca Bun Available Dessert: Scoop of Dryer’s Chocolate, Strawberry or Vanilla Ice Cream

Disney’s California Adventure: Various Fruit Carts: located throughout the park with fresh whole fruit, cut up fruit packages; ask for ingredient list for any prepared items Award Wieners: John Morrel, Hot Dog: Request a Gluten-free bun

Pizza Oom Mow Mow: Cheese Pizza: Request Gluten Free shell Pepperoni Pizza: Request Gluten Free shell

Taste Pilots’ Grill: Hamburger patty with or without cheese: Request Gluten-free bun Grilled chicken salad: Request no cucumber sticks. Your choice of dressing (check ingredients) Grilled Chicken Sandwich from a fresh pan: Request Gluten-free bun French Fries: Request that the fries get cooked in the Fries only Fryer Kids sliders without bun, with carrots

Baker’s Field Bakery: Chicken Caesar salad with no croutons, choice of dressing (check ingredients on packet)

Burr-r-r Bank Cones: All ice creams are made by Dreyers, (only flavors not Gluten Free: Cookies and Cream & Tollhouse Swirl)

Lucky Fortune Cookery: Chicken, Beef, Tofu with rice & vegetables: Sub sauce with yuzu

Cocina Cucamonga: Corn Tortillas ½ Chicken Carne Asada Three Way Veggies Six Way Veggies Kid’s Chicken Fruit Cup Mexican Rice Refried Beans Veggie Salad Guacamole Pico do Gallo Sour Cream

Outdoor Vending Carts: Turkey legs Cotton candy Popcorn (made with a combination of vegetable and coconut oils) Mickey faced premium ice cream bars on a stick (not the Mickey sandwich) ** NESTLES NOVELTY ICE CREAM IS MADE IN A PLANT THAT PRODUCES NUT AND WHEAT PRODUCTS.

Golden Vine Winery - Trattoria: Appetizers: Caprese Salad Shrimp Picatta: no crust on polenta Italian Iceberg Wedge Entrée Salads: Tuscan Salad: Sub Balsamic & Vinegar for Dressing Trattoria Salad: No Crostini Arugula Salad: Sub Balsamic & Vinegar for Dressing Entrées: All create your own pasta can be substituted with Gluten Free Pasta: Bolognese, Shrimp Scampi, All Vongole, Broccolini Aglio Olio & Pomodoro Seasonal Fish Garlic & Herb Roasted Chicken: Sub Gluten Free Pasta Dessert: Please check with Chef or HOH Lead for options

Ariel’s Grotto: Ask to speak with Chef or Manager. Menu offerings are available.

Again, thank you for taking the time to write to Disney. We hope you will have the opportunity to visit the DISNEYLAND® Resort soon and trust your visit will be pleasant in all regards.

Sincerely,

Linda Trump DISNEYLAND® Resort Guest Communications

Please note all information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to your visit. Received date: 10/6/10

TRULY THE HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH!!!!

National Institute of Health Newsletter

FYI here is the latest issue of the NIH's Celiac Awareness Letter which came about when somebody there figured out that at our current rate of acceleration, (1 celiac to every 637 humans in 1950 up to now, 1 in 137) we will be a pandemic soon. And the government had better pretend that they had a handle on it way back when.

So here it is, the latest and greatest governmental studies that you wish you had thought of first and gotten funding for:

http://us.mc818.mail.yahoo.com/mc/welcome?.partner=sbc&.gx=1&.tm=1286314928&.rand=80obag8bqej6l#_pg=showMessage;_ylc=X3oDMTBubmxpZHRvBF9TAzM5ODMwMzAyNwRhYwNkZWxNc2dz&mid=1_674217_AKzPjkQAAAUBTKuClQmupAJwKn8&fid=Inbox&sort=date&order=down&startMid=0&filterBy=&.rand=625732405&hash=ff9cf4d2f7d3e81e2542586d3b20b51c&.jsrand=2805345

Wall Street Journal Article on Gluten

Interesting and comprehensive article to wake up to. My only complaint was that the article did not discuss the expense of eating GF. For a financial paper like the Wall Street Journal, that seemed to me to be a glaring omission.

I'm not one of the celiac type that loses weight going off gluten, although I personally know of those who shed 50 to 80 pounds in months of following the diet. It seems like a strange happenstance when this occurs, but then I remember, 30% of celiacs are overweight, 39% are obese.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703846604575447413874799110.html?mod=googlenews_wsj

If I wanted to lose weight without exercise, I could diet by going off the diet, but then being too thin would be the least of my problems.