Q. I've seen "neurological symptoms" listed as a possible symptom of celiac and gluten intolerance --are tics one of these possible "neurological symptoms"? My four year old is currently undergoing testing for celiac, but she also has begun to exhibit frequent and significant … [Read more...] about Ask the Doc: Tics and celiac?
Dairy-free, soy-free margarine?
Dairy-free, soy-free margarine does not exist to my knowledge. Most baking recipes call for butter or margarine, and Earth Balance Buttery Sticks or Shortening Sticks work great if you can tolerate soy. (Buttery Sticks contain soybean oil and soy protein, Shortening Sticks … [Read more...] about Dairy-free, soy-free margarine?
Get thee to Mariposa Baking Company
A hot slice of pizza topped with the special of the day, a toasted bagel with cream cheese, a rich fudgey brownie, a coconut lemon square, coffee cake, a bite of biscotti. These are some of the delights that you can savor if you pay a visit to Mariposa Baking Company in Oakland, … [Read more...] about Get thee to Mariposa Baking Company
Martha Stewart magazine for people with food allergies
Yes, it's true -- Martha may soon publish a magazine for people with celiac disease, gluten intolerance and food allergies! YOU can help make it happen by voting on her blog for the Big Idea, a staff competition at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. It looks like the … [Read more...] about Martha Stewart magazine for people with food allergies
Blood tests are not the final say
The blood tests for celiac are not the final say on whether you should be on a gluten-free diet or not. It is a fact that these tests can produce false negatives -- meaning that you could have celiac disease, or at least a gluten intolerance, even if the blood test says you … [Read more...] about Blood tests are not the final say
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