The New York Times has a very nice Q&A style article on gluten-free living and celiac disease. Much of the information will also be of interest to those with wheat intolerance and wheat allergy symptoms. Gluten Free for the Holidays, and Beyond Dr. Sheila Crowe, a professor in the division of gastroenterology and [...]
Soon, you won’t have to wonder even if you buy generic OTC meds. Generic giant Perrigo, which manufactures store brands for major retailers such as Walmart, Kroger, Walgreens, and many more, has announced its intention to institute a gluten-free labelling program in Jauary 2010. Perrigo says that the program will cover all of its most [...]
You’ve decided to go on a gluten-free diet… so now what? Unfortunately, it isn’t as simple as swearing off bread, pasta, cookies and cakes. It’s not just wheat; there are other foods containing gluten. As far as grains and flours go, you’ll need to cut out all wheat, barley, and rye. In addition, some lesser-known [...]
You may have seen the ads online or in magazines– “Use These Pills and Eat Wheat with No Problems!”. The product in question is marketed as “glutenase”, and the implication is that it is a special enzyme which breaks down gluten in the digestive system and makes it harmless to those with wheat intolerance. So… [...]