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If you have been to a restaurant in the past year, chances are you will see what is becoming more than just a growing trend. In establishments all across North America, menu selections marked “glutenfree” or “gluten friendly” are becoming more prominent. It is terminology such as the ambiguous “gluten-friendly” that raises red flags for
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  Originally written by Richard Sowa for GIG, 2012. Updated by GIG, 2018.   Though more commonly diagnosed in women, celiac disease is increasingly being diagnosed in men too.  Overall prevalence of celiac disease is now believed to be about 1 in 100.    As to how many of these are men, that’s unknown.   As is
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Beer can cabbage: The summer dish you never knew you needed! Ready to have your mind blown by…cabbage? If you’ve never tried or heard of beer can cabbage before, you’re not alone! But we’re here to fix that problem just in time for summer grilling. Beer can cabbage is steamed with beer from the inside
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By Jin Sook Sakai, Bastyr University Dietetic Intern   Many cuisines from around the world include delicious gluten-free dishes. If you’re an adventurous gluten-free foodie, exploring these options can make life much more exciting. Born from parents of Japanese descent, I was raised with many Japanese traditions and customs, food being one of the most
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The most elemental fact related to starting a gluten-free diet is what grains contain gluten: wheat, barley, and rye (as well as any derivatives or hybrids of these grains). Oats come up as something which should also possibly be avoided. Why is this? There are several issues behind the confusion on this topic. Let’s take
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With warmer weather and sunnier skies, families everywhere are hitting their local community fairs, carnivals, amusement parks, and festivals. Fun activities await but the fun foods that so many look forward to are often off-limits to people with celiac disease or other gluten-related disorders. Here are a few tips to safely maneuvering event foods.  
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So much of summer eating fits in great with being gluten-free: fresh vegetables from your garden or farmers market, a focus on light and refreshing salad-based meals, ice cream, and fresh summer fruit. At the same time, it’s important to keep some gluten-free safety tips in mind before you kick back and relax in the
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