http://www.politicalgateway.com News, Opinion, Feed service by Politicalgateway.com en-us 600 http://www.kimt.com/medical/35158804.html Wheat is a staple of the American diet. The food pyramid suggests the average adult should eat six to eight ounces of grain per day. That's six to eight slices of bread or three to four cups of cooked pasta. But if you have celiac disease or any level of a gluten-wheat allergy, what you put in your mouth could destroy your body. http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/3923637.Cwmbran_chippy_gets_gluten_free_award/ A CWMBRAN Fish and Chip shop owner won a prestigious national award for its gluten-free food. Rob Strinati, from the Fairwater Fish and Chip Bar, in Fairwater Square, was awarded with the Coeliac UK 'Outstanding Achievement' award 2008 at the Ty-Hywel Assembly building in Cardiff on Tuesday (Nov 25). http://www.food-business-review.com/article_feature.asp?guid=A777FD1B-08DD-4A5A-83A4-1145CCB396AF Gluten-free appears to be one of the larger trends of 2008, moving into a range of new categories, including burritos and instant oatmeal. Meanwhile, hummus appears to be gaining popularity as a functional food, with new offerings including probiotic hummus and one that is fortified with vitamins, showing that the health food market is moving its focus toward less mainstream foods. http://in.reuters.com/article/health/idINTRE4AP8ZS20081126 Texas company John Soules Foods Inc recalled about 8,500 pounds of cooked chicken strips marketed as "gluten-free" because they may contain wheat, which could cause an allergic reaction, the U.S. Agriculture Department said on Wednesday. http://www.sun-sentinel.com/features/lifestyle/sfl-fit1126dig10sbnov26,0,668244.story Celiac sufferers must avoid foods with ingredients made from gluten-containing grains such as wheat, barley, rye, oats and triticale. Is a gluten-free diet healthier? It is for people suffering from celiac disease or who have a low tolerance for gluten. But gluten-free products often are lower in fiber, and higher in sugar and fat. http://www.celiac.com/articles/21706/1/Wonderful-White-Bread-Gluten-Free/Page1.html This recipe may be prepared using a mixer and oven or in a bread machine. This loaf is light and airy, yet substantial enough to use as sandwich bread (however, if you want a denser loaf, simply add 1/4 cup dry milk powder to the dry ingredients). http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/health_wtnh_gluten_free_restaurants_200811251645 Many people with allergies have to be careful when they dine out. Now there's an effort underway to help restaurants expand their menu to include gluten-free dishes. Chef Claudio Santander is among a growing number of restauranteurs offering gluten-free food on his menu. http://health.usnews.com/articles/health/healthday/2008/11/21/health-tip-signs-of-celiac-disease-in-children.html Celiac disease is a painful digestive disorder that can be controlled by eliminating gluten from the diet. Gluten is found in foods that contain wheat, barley, rye or oats. The following symptoms may signal celiac disease in children, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians: http://toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081124/NEWS32/811240330 Courtney Taylor worried when her younger daughter, Addisyn, was sick most of last winter. The tot stopped growing and otherwise developing. But a viral infection wasn't the cause, as her mother initially was told. http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/Enjoy-LifeR-Foods-CEO-Says/story.aspx?guid={3BFC5653-CF21-4457-9EFC-802BAE737DA6} The CEO of the country's leading allergy-friendly and gluten-free food company today commented on a two-part Chicago Tribune investigation of how product mislabeling and lax manufacturing oversight can threaten people with food allergies. http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-112308-allergens-whole-foods-nov23,0,241722.story Whole Foods Market has long trumpeted its premium chocolate bars for being made the old-fashioned way, in Switzerland. But two years ago it added another manufacturing claim to the product's labels--one that would appeal to millions of Americans who suffer from potentially life-threatening food allergies. http://www.granitebaypt.com/detail/99516.html Planning a Thanksgiving dinner is difficult enough, but add guests with dietary restrictions and it becomes far more stressful to accommodate everyone. With food allergies and intolerances like celiac disease on the rise, and the ethics involved with becoming vegetarian or vegan, serving a traditional Thanksgiving could mean some guests go hungry. http://www.celiac.com/articles/21697/1/Gluten-free-Diet-Helpful-in-Reducing-Gastroesophageal-Reflux-Disease-related-Symptoms/Page1.html Celiac.com 11/21/2008 - Not much is known about what effects, if any, a gluten-free diet might have upon gastroesophageal reflux disease-related symptoms (GERD-rs) in people with celiac disease. A team of researchers recently set out to assess the recurrence of GERD-rs, in celiac patients with nonerosive reflux disease (NERD). http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/lifestyle/health/chi-081120-allergens-tribune-investigation,0,506031.story?page=1 American children with food allergies are suffering life-threatening--and completely avoidable--reactions because manufacturers mislabel their products and regulators fail to police store shelves, a Tribune investigation has found. http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2008/nov/19/gluten-free-sides-can-fit-holiday-menu/ My aunt has celiac disease, and she's coming here for Thanksgiving. Do you know of any recipes for gluten-free stuffing? http://sacramento.bizjournals.com/sacramento/stories/2008/11/17/smallb1.html?b=1226898000^1733026 There is a hunger for food made without gluten, and Melanie Weir is tapping into that by providing everything from snacks to bulk products all in one place at her Gluten Free Specialty market at 2612 J St. in Sacramento. http://www.cortlandtforum.com/Recognizing-celiac-disease-when-there-is-no-malabsorption/article/121122/ Celiac disease is more common, particularly among adults, and more easily overlooked than many clinicians appreciate, according to the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute's Medical Position Statement on the condition. http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/article/20081118/LIFESTYLE/811180301 Soon, everywhere you turn, someone will hold up a platter and offer you something they swear is the most delicious treat ever. But what if you have dietary limitations like diabetes, celiac disease, kidney disease or food allergies?