Wow - a mainstream cereal company changed their formula for little ol' me (and you)! General Mills has taken the barley malt out of Rice Chex and replaced it with molasses. I really think this represents a growing awareness about celiac disease and gluten intolerance. Maybe other … [Read more...] about Rice Chex is now gluten-free!
Celiac Disease & Gluten Intolerance
Gluten-free Crockpot recipes
Do you have a Crockpot? (I don't). Do you want to get one? (I do!) Why do I want a Crockpot? Because I have found a hilarious blogger called the Crockpot Lady. On her blog she has vowed to use her Crockpot EVERY DAY for a year. And bonus -- almost all the recipes are … [Read more...] about Gluten-free Crockpot recipes
Ask the Doc: Why am I not feeling better?
Q. I was diagnosed with celiac disease Marsh IV three years ago. I did better for a little while but now I seem to be regressing. The doctor I had never said anything about follow ups, just stay gluten free. Am I at risk for more severe problems because it is Marsh IV? Can you … [Read more...] about Ask the Doc: Why am I not feeling better?
Thyroid problems? Gluten may be to blame
There has been much research on the relationship between celiac disease and autoimmune thyroid disease, and a new study out of Italy confirms that indeed celiac disease "is significantly increased in patients with thyroid autoimmune disorders." People with either Hashimoto's … [Read more...] about Thyroid problems? Gluten may be to blame
Ask the Doc: What can positive tTG test mean?
Q. I had a positive transglutaminase and I am having an endoscopy done to confirm that I have celiac sprue. I am just wondering what other autoimmune/inflammatory diseases would cause a positive transglutaminase result? A. Undiagnosed and untreated celiac disease is often … [Read more...] about Ask the Doc: What can positive tTG test mean?
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