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Recently, I had lunch at PF Changs in Irvine.  Unfortunately, my lunch did not go as planned as I ended up having an allergic reaction after dining there.  This was quite unfortunate, considering about a year ago I gave PF Changs a glowing review for their committment to catering to food allergies and developing a gluten-free menu that would be free of any cross contamination. 

It’s inevitable that every now and then when dining out you will run into something that may cause a reaction, so the key is to take as many preventative measures as possible to reduce the risk. (more…)


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Category: Eating Out, Lifestyle
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Barbeque and outdoor party season has arrived.  It is the time of year when we want to relax and enjoy time with friends.  But having food allergies and issues can put a damper on your party plans.  Here are ten ways to dine safely at an outdoor party.

Outdoor Gluten-free Grilling Courtesy: dreamstime.com

1. Never show-up without something safe to eat
Always make sure there is something safe for you to eat at any event. offer to bring a salad or side dish. Make a quinoa salad that everyone will love.   That way you know there is something with protein to eat that will keep you full.  If you bring a dish that is just carbohydrates, you’ll be hungry before the party is over. (more…)

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Category: BBQs, Eating Out, Travel
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Redbridge gluten-free beer has been reformulated

June 21st, 2010 by Kimberly Bouldin


Redbridge gluten-free beer seemed to be a thing of the past earlier this year.  All of a sudden it disappeared from grocery stores shelves.  Tiffany Janes at Celiac-Disease.com reported that after speaking with a representative from Anheuser-Busch, she confirmed that the beer was being reformulated, not discontinued.

It seems the beer was too high in alcohol to be sold in every state.  The beer was reformulated to contain only 4% alcohol instead of 4.7%.  This now allows the beer to be sold in all 50 states. 

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Migraine Headaches and Celiac Disease

June 21st, 2010 by John Libonati

 

According to WebMD, approximately 45 million Americans suffer from chronic headaches, and of them, 28 million suffer from migraines.(1) A migraine headache is a neurologic disorder characterized by reduced cerebral blood flow. They are marked by periodic, usually one-sided pulsing headaches with or without aura and light and noise sensitivity or nausea.(1)

A 2003 medical study testing migraine sufferers for celiac disease showed that 4.4% had the disorder.(2) That would equate to more than 1.2 million migraine sufferers in the US having celiac disease.  (more…)

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Category: Migraine, Neurological Disorders
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Psoriasis and Celiac Disease – Genetic Link

June 21st, 2010 by John Libonati

 

Reprinted from April 4, 2008

Editors Note: The research below further supports the links demonstrated between celiac disease and psoriasis as described in the book “Recognizing Celiac Disease.”  Although not the focus of this study, the link could be a genetic sensitivity to gluten itself, considering the resolution of symptoms seen by people with psoriasis who go on a gluten-free diet. In addition, the other disorders, diabetes type 1 and arthritis have been linked to celiac disease/gluten sensitivity reactions.

 

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Psoriasis on back, Courtesy Wikimedia

“Psoriasis: 7 New Genetic Clues”

Newly Discovered Genetic Variations May Make Psoriasis More Likely, Study Shows
By Miranda Hitti

WebMD Medical NewsReviewed by Louise Chang, MDApril 3, 2008 — Scientists have discovered seven genetic variations linked to psoriasis. (more…)

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Understanding Vitamin D Deficiency in Celiac Disease

June 17th, 2010 by Cleo Libonati, RN, BSN

 

Vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin for strong bones and teeth, turns out to be a multi-tasker! Since its discovery in the early 1920s, this important fat-soluble vitamin was labeled simply as “the antirachitic vitamin” (prevents rickets). Not any more. A major discovery of how it functions as a hormone in the body when converted into its active form by the liver has spurred intense research which is revealing much more about this amazing vitamin.

We now know the active form of vitamin D is essential for the regulation of calcium and phosphorus balance in the body, the absorption of calcium and phosphorus from food in the digestive tract, proper neuromuscular function, normal growth and development and normal bone and tooth formation and maintenance. Recent medical research suggests vitamin D may also provide protection from hypertension, cancer, and several autoimmune diseases. (more…)

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Category: Symptoms, Vitamin D, Vitamin D Deficiency, Vitamins
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Welcome to the new GlutenFreeWorks.com!

June 7th, 2010 by Tom Alberts

You have reached the COMPLETELY revised and totally NEW GlutenFreeWorks.com website!

Same great information, articles and resources to help you “get well, look good and stay healthy living gluten free.”  Updated design and navigation!

Let us know what you think of our new look and feel!

~The GlutenFreeWorks.com Team

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Cleo Libonati, RN, BSN

Gluten-Free Coconut Shrimp Appetizer or Entree

June 1st, 2010 by Cleo Libonati, RN, BSN

This delightful appetizer can easily be made a dinner full of delicious nutrition for the whole family!

Ingredients
  • 3 T olive or favorite oil
  • 12 colossal or 16 jumbo raw shrimp, deveined and shells removed, with tails for appetizer (double for dinner) (more…)

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