Archive for July, 2010

Gluten-free Cupcakes Win National Cupcake Contest

Monday, July 12th, 2010

A Scottsdale, Arizona baker wins Food Network’s Cupcake Wars with gluten-free, dairy-free cupcakes… Read more! addthis_url = ‘http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wheatintolerance.org%2Ffoods-containing-gluten%2Fgluten-free-cupcakes-win-national-cupcake-contest’; addthis_title = ‘Gluten-free+Cupcakes+Win+National+Cupcake+Contest’; addthis_pub = ”;

Red Lobster Moves to Help Wheat Intolerance Sufferers

Friday, July 9th, 2010

Red Lobster restaurants in Orlando are unveiling a new menu which not only lists common allergens in each dish, but warns customers which dishes are at risk of cross-contamination during the preparation process. It’s hoped that the new food-allergy-friendly menus will gradually spread nationwide. While it’s extremely anecdotal and certainly doesn’t apply to all Red [...]

No More Biopsies?

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

For many, the prospect of having an intestinal biopsy performed for the diagnosis of suspected celiac disease is a daunting one. Just possibly, it’s daunting enough to dissuade them from getting a proper diagnosis in the first place. Now, a team in Argentina is working on a methodology which will largely eliminate the need for [...]

Enzyme Supplements for Wheat Intolerance

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

Loose stools are one of the more unpleasant and embarrassing wheat intolerance symptoms. Many people who suffer from celiac disease also have concurrent pancreatic problems which can make it difficult for them to digest foods properly, leading to persistent diarrhea. Now, a study is underway to determine whether supplementation with lipase (available from many health [...]