August 2nd, 2010 by Cleo Libonati, RN, BSN
Editor’s note: The study below, investigating whether the degree of villous atrophy (intestinal damage) correlates with the symptoms that are presented, found they do not. Therefore, more research is needed to find out why symptoms do not correlate with the degree of intestinal damage.
The pathologic range of villous atrophy seen on small intestinal biopsies ranges from severe (total villous atrophy and subtotal villous atrophy) to milder, partial villous atrophy. (more…)
August 2nd, 2010 by Trish Deitemeyer
Snyder's Gluten Free Pretzel Sticks
It’s always nice when you can find gluten free products in a “normal” grocery store; it’s downright exciting when a favorite regular-food brand puts out a gluten free food. Such is the case with Snyder’s of Hanover’s new Gluten Free Pretzel Sticks. After a couple of hiccups in getting the GF ball rolling, Snyder’s new pretzel sticks have been certified by the GFCO (Gluten Free Certification Organization) and each bag clearly shows the GIG (Gluten Intolerance Group) seal of approval. According to GFCO, their goals is to provide “a uniform system, using strict standards to certify a product gluten-free and enables people to easily identify GF foods with confidence.” (more…)
August 2nd, 2010 by Jen Cafferty
For those that are new to the gluten-free diet, the wide array of new flours can be overwhelming. Sorghum flour is a flour that is frequently used in gluten-free baking.
Sorghum is one of the oldest known grains. It is America’s third-leading cereal crop and a major food source in Africa and India. The grain is native to tropical Africa and has been available in the United States since World War I. (more…)
August 2nd, 2010 by Jennifer Harris
Another very creative recipe from Shirley over at Gluten Free Easily just in time for the warm summer weather and one that will satisfy your sweet tooth. What this Examiner likes most about this recipe is that it can be modified to be dairy free. This Examiner is trying desperately to stay away from dairy-based ice cream this summer and now there is the perfect excuse to start experimenting in the kitchen.
Ingredients:
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