The term “ancient grains” has no official definition, but it’s quickly become a catchphrase among food manufacturers for cereal grains (seeds of grasses) and pseudograins (seeds of non-grass plants) that have remained unchanged for millennia.
Celiac
How Gluten-Free is Your Gluten-Free Flour?
It is well known that oats can be cross-contaminated with the gluten-containing grains wheat, rye and barley. But what about other, naturally gluten-free grains, flours and starches?
Gluten Free Products Market Projected to Reach $6.8 Billion by 2019
A report estimates the global market for gluten-free products will reach $6.8 billion by 2019.
Facing Mount Kilimanjaro – with Celiac Disease
In the early days of diagnosis, who would have thought it possible? But my celiac daughter and I were closing… Read more »
The Link Between Celiac Disease, Gluten Sensitivity and FODMAPs
It’s the most dreaded phrase among patients of all kinds: “I don’t know.” When it comes to our health, we… Read more »
Jennifer Esposito’s Incredible Journey with Celiac Disease
Allergic Living interviewed the candid Jennifer Esposito after her book launched in the summer of 2014.
New U.S. Gluten-Free Label Rule Takes Effect
As of Aug. 5, 2014, any packaged food with a gluten-free claim has to contain under 20 ppm of gluten.
Are Spices Safe for a Gluten-Free Diet?
Gluten can hide on the spice shelf. But with a little precaution, you can keep your favorite flavors. Herbs and… Read more »
Injecting Nutrition into the Gluten-Free Diet
Gluten-free food choices are a great thing, but now we need nutrition along with taste.