Gluten Free & Food Allergies Archives

Celiac Disease: For Travelers, It Demands Advance Planning

Jan 11, 2018 · Timothy Cole · Gluten Free & Food Allergies

The thought of dealing celiac disease for travelers can be daunting. Anxiety about meal planning and being away from the safety of home kitchens can often deter people from hopping in the car or boarding a plane and exploring a new city. All it takes is a little extra planning and effort. … Read More

Benefits of Probiotics–More Than Just Digestion, These Healthy Bacteria Help With Allergies, Eczema, the Common Cold, and More

Dec 19, 2017 · UHN Staff · Gluten Free & Food Allergies

[caption id="attachment_45729" align="alignright" width="260"] Lactobacillus bacteria[/caption] If you think the benefits of probiotics are restricted to helping with digestion, it’s time to expand your understanding of these amazing microorganisms. Your intestinal tract is home to approximately 100 trillion microorganisms consisting of over 1,000 species of bacteria. These live bacteria residing … Read More

Is Oatmeal Gluten-Free?

Nov 10, 2017 · Chandra Johnson-Greene · Gluten Free & Food Allergies

If your doctor recently informed you that you’re intolerant of gluten, you might be wondering which of your favorite foods are now off limits—and how your diet will have to change in the long term. And if you’re a fan of hot cereal for breakfast, which is often made with … Read More

Living with Celiac Disease: Dining Out

Aug 31, 2017 · Timothy Cole · Gluten Free & Food Allergies

Your new life with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity will require a lot of changes. You have to worry about your family, your child's school lunch and snack programs-even holiday parties. But there's no greater challenge than figuring out the strategies and tactics you'll need to employ when you go … Read More

Gluten-Free Foods: Diet-Planning Tips and Advice

Aug 18, 2017 · Timothy Cole · Gluten Free & Food Allergies

Here’s some worthy advice---and good news---for people who started out their gluten-free journey by asking the simple question, "What foods have gluten?" Instead of concentrating on what not to eat, concentrate on the gluten-free foods you can eat. Fortunately, there are many healthy and delicious foods that are naturally gluten-free. … Read More

Beyond Gluten: Could It Be Wheat Sensitivity?

Jun 20, 2017 · UHN Staff · Gluten Free & Food Allergies

Wheat and gluten (a protein in wheat) are at the top of the list of foods being targeted for causing “food sensitivities.” Many people who may test negative for celiac disease, which calls for a lifelong gluten-free diet, and wheat allergy still experience discomfort with wheat consumption. Here’s an overview … Read More

Strategies for Managing Lactose Intolerance

Jun 16, 2017 · Dawn Bialy · Gluten Free & Food Allergies

Lactose is a type of natural sugar in milk. During digestion, lactose is normally broken down by lactase, an enzyme that is produced in the small intestine. However, some people are deficient in lactase, so they have difficulty digesting lactose, a condition referred to as “lactose intolerance,” or LI. LI … Read More

What Does Gluten-Free Mean?

Apr 21, 2017 · UHN Staff · Gluten Free & Food Allergies

It's a common question for anyone with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity: What does gluten-free mean? Unfortunately, in spite of the FDA’s gluten-free food labeling regulations becoming final in August 2014, there are still plenty of pitfalls that gluten-free consumers, especially those with gluten allergy symptoms, can fall into when … Read More

Celiac Disease Diagnosis? 10 Steps You Can Take Right Now

Mar 15, 2017 · UHN Staff · Gluten Free & Food Allergies

If you’ve just been told that you or a family member has celiac disease, or even if you suspect a gluten intolerance, it’s likely your head is spinning with information overload. Fortunately, it’s never been easier for those with a celiac disease diagnosis to embark on a special-diet lifestyle. Follow … Read More

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Celiac Disease Symptoms Checklist

Mar 13, 2017 · Timothy Cole · Gluten Free & Food Allergies

Over a lifespan, celiac disease symptoms tend to shift from primarily gastrointestinal ones in children (diarrhea, bloating, pain) to "non-classical" or "subclinical" ones in adults (fatigue, anemia, arthritis, and numbness/tingling in the fingers and toes). Non-classical symptoms can make celiac disease harder to spot, particularly if a patient has other … Read More

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