Celiac Disease

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Food & Drink

Gluten: Yes or No?

Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. “The fact that gluten is a protein surprises people, since today’s food conversation is very positive about protein,” says Kim Kirchherr, MS, RDN, a nutrition consultant in Chicago who has worked extensively in supermarket nutrition. “Gluten is the reason bread has that wonderful, chewy texture.”   People with celiac disease, which is a very serious and very real condition, react […]

todayMay 22, 2019

Food & Drink

Celiacs Diners Beware: Your Gluten-Free could be Gluten-Full

About a year ago Jessica Mahar, who was diagnosed with celiac disease around 2005, got sick from a local restaurant because the menu said the dish was served with gluten-free brown rice, but actually was served with gluten-containing farro. Even if a restaurant menu says an item is gluten free, new research says there's a good chance some gluten will end up on your plate. Thirty-two percent of restaurant foods labeled gluten-free actually contain […]

todayApril 22, 2019

Health & Wellness

Exercise Regularly to Detox Your Body

Trying to “detox” after the holidays? Feeling bloated, stiff and achy? Daily exercise is absolutely essential for keeping your whole body in good working order, and physical activity stimulates your body’s major detoxification organs, including your intestines, urinary tract, sweat glands, circulatory system, and lymphatics. New research shows that as little as 20 minutes of exercise could have anti-inflammatory effects on the gut and the entire body.   Exercise improves […]

todayJanuary 10, 2019

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