New regulations regarding the labeling of food allergens for Canadians came into force August 4, 2012.
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Research is being done to try to determine WHY there has been an increase of Celiac Disease in children under two years of age in Sweden. Was it immunizations, diet or genetics? Between 1984 and 1996,Celiac Disease in Sweden increased … Continue reading
In March, 2012 there was an article in the READER’S DIGEST with information regarding the development of a vaccine which would provide a tolerance to gluten. The vaccine, however, would only be effective in Celiacs with a specific genetic form … Continue reading
Can Restaurants Serve Gluten Free Meals? Many restaurants say that they can serve gluten free meals, but can they? You don’t need to look very hard to find stories from Celiacs about gluten contamination in restaurant meals. Why is this? … Continue reading
Studies have reported that having to follow a gluten free diet has been shown to cause depression and an impaired quality of life in women suffering from celiac disease. What do you think? Here are some answers to this question … Continue reading
Calcium Deficiency and Celiac Disease. People with Celiac Disease often have a calcium deficiency because of the poor absorption of calcium by the damaged small intestine. Another factor can be that many people with Celiac Disease, also are lactose intolerant … Continue reading
Gluten-Free Diet – Fad Diet? or Diet to Survive! Reports say there are people going on a gluten-free diet to detox or lose weight. Seems like a huge amount of work and dedication for a “fad”. Do these people realize … Continue reading
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Gluten Free for a decade Does your tolerance for gluten increase after you have been gluten free for a period of time? A person may not experience the symptoms such as abdominal pain,bloating and diarrhea as severely, once they have … Continue reading
How to Read food labels Each and every day, we consume products that have food labels. Are these labels designed to inform the consumer about what they are eating. Food labeling is required for prepared foods and is voluntary for … Continue reading
Why do I have diarrhea after eating? If you ask yourself, “Why do I have diarrhea after eating?” It could be because you have celiac disease or because your body can’t tolerate gluten. When Celiacs eat gluten one of the … Continue reading