Going gluten-free can be a struggle, especially if you're bringing the whole family. But you can make the transition easier for you and the kids if you're armed with the right facts. Many families go gluten-free because of allergies, sensitivities, and medical conditions such as Celiac Disease. But another prominent condition that may benefit from a gluten-free diet is … [Read more...]
Eliminating Foods that Make You Sick
For more years than she cares to remember, La Vaughn Kemnow, 73, of Chiloquin, Oregon, was plagued by unrelenting stomach ailments, heartburn, bloating, sharp pain along with extreme mental and physical fatigue. Whatever virus or bug happened to be floating around, Kemnow would catch. "Eventually I got so sick, I had to quit my job and rely on my aging mother to do all my … [Read more...]
New Wheat Crops as an Alternative to a Gluten-Free Diet
Wheat, one of the most widely consumed grains in the world, contains gluten, a mixture of proteins that can be toxic for people with celiac disease. A new study that analyzed the toxic components of these proteins in different varieties of wheat makes the first step forward towards developing wheat-based products that are safe for celiacs. Bread, biscuits, pasta, and … [Read more...]
Going Gluten-Free with Kids
Going gluten free can be a struggle, especially if you?re bringing the whole family. But you can make the transition easier for you and the kids if you?re armed with the right facts. Many families go gluten free because of allergies, sensitivities, and medical conditions such as Celiac Disease. But another prominent condition that may benefit from a gluten-free diet is … [Read more...]