A really cool study came out this week that looks at how sending your celiac child to gluten-free camp may do more good than we ever knew! Research by the University of California, San Francisco surveyed 104 children at the beginning of their gluten-free camp experience and then again at the end. The study, published in WebMD, Monday said, “‘All seemed to benefit from camp, no longer feeling different from other kids or feeling frustrated with a restricted diet,’ the researchers write. ‘Improvement was observed in each of the three categories of questions: well-being, self-perception and emotional outlook.’” Most of the benefit happened for children who had been on the gluten-free diet less than 4 years. In part because people who had been dealing with the diet longer already had a more positive perception of the gluten-free lifestyle. “‘A gluten-free camp that provides an environment of unrestricted foods can at least temporarily alleviate stress and anxiety around food and social interactions,’ the researchers write… ‘Celiac camp enables children with [celiac disease] to enjoy the camp experience freely without concern for and preoccupation with the foods that they are eating or the stigma of their underlying disease,’ the researchers conclude.’” I […]
I have a hard time comprehending that anyone could make a safe wheat for celiac. But that’s what the US government is backing – new research that, if accomplished, could be groundbreaking.
Hard work seems to be paying off for General Mills’ Betty Crocker Gluten-Free Dessert Mixes — if nothing else in the public relations department. The company created gluten-free mixes — now they’re a finalist for a big award.
If you have a kitchen, as we do, that does double duty as gluten-free and gluten”ee” you likely find yourself constantly washing your hands, counter tops and scrubbing pots and pans. What really works? Soap and water, sanitizing wipes, bleach?? What will eliminate the gluten?
New research aims to help parents and doctors find celiac disease in children by getting the answers to 5 questions. The article published in WebMD: 5 Questions Find Hidden Celiac Disease in Kids. I would retitle it: 5 Questions Find Obvious Celiac Disease in Kids.
Just when you thought no one was watching, the North Carolina courts show up the entire country by charging a so-called gluten-free baker with six felonies for falsely reporting the bread made by his company Great Specialty Products (GSP) was gluten-free.
French Meadow Bakery at the Minneapolis St. Paul Int’l Airport? Sweet! I cruised over there before a recent flight– and what I found quite surprised me…
I want to tell you about a few gluten-free events that are going on in the next month that will leave you educated and your gluten-free tummies and hearts full! If you live in the area, they’re not to be missed!
What would the United States look like if all of the celiacs were diagnosed? That’s approximately 3 million people. How would your life different? Or your child’s? Food…health care…general attitudes…we explore that in this post.
A gluten-free breadmaker has the state of North Carolina on his case, Starbucks appears to be taking a safer approach at appealing to gluten-free folks, Redbridge rumors, and a Maggiano’s closure. HEEEERE GOES!
