Gluten Free News

My family is going to Italy! We are so excited, this is a trip we’ve been talking about for years. As soon the opportunity presented itself, I knew exactly who to call: Catalin Varela.I had the pleasure of meeting Catalin a few years ago. As a young woman living in Italy, she shared her experiences on her social media and website, Celiac in Italy. She started teaching pasta making classes virtually from her kitchen in Italy in fact it’s which I made my first fresh pasta.Catalin has been helping people plan trips to an Italy: Catalin knows Italy and knows it as someone with Celiac. We only have a short time for this trip and I knew we needed to maximize our time. I wanted a true insider’s recommendations of things to do, places to stay, shop and - of course - where to eat!On that note, I mentioned how we’ve been thinking about this trip for years. I have places saved, videos bookmarked, lots of lists. One call with Catalin and, let’s just say, there were major revisions. Catalin even de-influenced me about a popular eatery I see constantly on social media that touts a large gluten free menus. She has joined forces with experts with Celiacs in other European counties: UK, Greece, France and Spain. Together they are Celiacs In Europe and ready to help the community experience travel without fear and experience the food of the country. If you’re planning a trip, save yourself time and get the real scoop on what to do and safe places to eat. For GF News Listeners, you can use code Andrea Tucker for 10% off your call with one of these travel experts. Head to www.celiacsineurope.com

On today's Celiac Project Podcast:In this Winter News & Notes episode of The Celiac Project Podcast, Mike and Cam share powerful listener updates and real life celiac journeys. From insurance battles and refractory celiac disease to mental health, OCD, and navigating college gluten free, this episode highlights both the challenges and the progress happening in the community. They also discuss advocacy efforts around FDA labeling and helpful resources for checking whether medications are gluten free.Listen to the full episode here: https://celiacprojectpodcast.libsyn.com/

Dating With Celiac Disease Can Provoke Anxiety, Risky EatingMost people living with celiac disease feel it significantly affects their romantic lives, according to the results of a online survey out of the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, in New York City.Read the full article here: https://www.gastroendonews.com/In-the-News/Article/10-21/Dating-With-Celiac-Disease-Can-Provoke-Anxiety-Risky-Eating/64805

Circulating around Facebook: clinicians recommending omitting gluten. Fallacy: It's never recommended to try a gluten free diet before getting tested for Celiac. If a physician recommends it, please ask to get tested for Celiac Disease first.

Important Warning about Popular Food Allergy Candy Brand Yum EarthYum Earth is a company that's positioned themselves as a top nine, allergy-free candy company. They offer organic candies, dye-free, top 9 allergen -free candies (the top 9 allergens are wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, egg, milk, sesame, fish, and shellfish).Yum Earth has just changed their packaging to note that wheat is used in their processing. This appears on the packaging of their Sour Littles, Gummy Bears, and Jelly Beans. The company responded that they have always used wheat starch as a processing agent but are only now changing their packaging due to FDA labeling requirements.Listen for more info! ---------------------------------------------------------------------Help Make Gluten Labeling a RealityEighty seven other countries require the labeling of Gluten (Wheat, Barley, Rye and Oats). Since 2006, only Wheat has been required to be labeled, but but Barley, Rye and Oats. The US needs to catch up with the rest of these countries.Here's how you can help:The FDA is allowing 60 days for feedback and comments on the RFI. Specifically the FDA is seeking information on adverse reactions due to "ingredients of interest" (i.e., non-wheat gluten containing grains (GCGs) which are rye and barley, and oats due to cross-contact with GCGs) and on labeling issues or concerns with identifying these "ingredients of interest" on packaged food products in the U.S."People with celiac disease or gluten sensitives have had to tiptoe around food, and are often forced to guess about their food options," said FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, M.D., M.P.H. "We encourage all stakeholders to share their experiences and data to help us develop policies that will better protect Americans and support healthy food choices."PLEASE take a few minutes and leave your comment here

There has been a lot of scary messaging around seeds oils recently. Find out the facts and let me know if there are any other health topics you would like discussed.

It's just a few weeks a way so why not get ready for Mardi Gras with some delicious gf beignets! GF Jules shares the recipe she perfected.She gets rave reviews from discerning critics: https://gfjules.com/recipes/beignets/

It's Facebook Fallacy Friday!Fallacy: Wheat-based bread in Europe is safe for those with Celiac or Gluten Sensitivity to eat. Hear more about how I think this myth started.To be clear, any non-gluten free bread in Europe is not safe to consume in Europe, the United States or elsewhere!Have a Fallacy you want me to talk about? Please send to contact@baltimoreglutenfree.com

On the latest episode of the Celiac Project Podcast:Mike and Cam are joined by Anne Moon and Dr. Annemarie Rompca from the Seattle Children’s Celiac Disease Program, to discuss how comprehensive, community-focused care can help kids and families thrive after a celiac diagnosis. They cover early challenges, mental health support, youth mentorship, community outreach with restaurants, and the future of celiac research — all through the lens of both medical expertise and lived experience.Listen here: https://celiacprojectpodcast.libsyn.com/🎥 You can also watch this episode on YouTube at: http://youtube.com/@celiacproject