Gluten Free News

The University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center is hosting a webinar about sharing kitchens with gluten-containing food, and how to do it safely.Date: Tuesday, Dec. 12thTime: 4pm CTRegistration: https://uchicago.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwqdeiqqjwvHdRu_EWc8I58D_W8MGfkatP7?fbclid=IwAR1YK8nqNXMz42pstyBB7SW1PrnB9NEhUgbSP_1ADm6QNvRJcPbRzJDfiiM#/registration

Little GF Chefs has developed scrumptious baking kits that are gluten-free, without artificial dyes, and free of the most prevalent food allergens like nuts, soy, eggs, and dairy. Their goal is to encourage and enhance self-esteem through enjoyable baking experiences.Kits come in a variety of options, including Unicorn Donuts, soft pretzel bites, and gingerbread houses, and are perfect for any season or just for some daily fun.Visit Little GF Chefs to shop!ModifyHealth is an answer to prayers: an ALL gluten free prepared meals company! All meals arrive frozen and are simply heat and eat. Their focus is nutritiously balanced meals developed by a dietician, and everything they offer is gluten free, organic, and non-GMO. They have a great variety to choose from, too - perfect for when food fatigue sets in from eating the same meals over and over. Gluten Free meals from ModifyHealth are perfect when you need something quick and can be easily stored in a dorm freezer. I was able to stack quite a few without using much freezer real estate. First-time orders get a nice discount too.Visit Modify Health to sign up!

Are you looking for some gift giving (or receiving) inspiration? Here are some of my favorites:Words With Boards https://wordswithboards.comGF Jules Pizza Lovers Kit: gfjules.pxf.io/LXo27MGift Cards for Local GF Businesses: https://baltimoreglutenfree.com/dedicated-gluten-free-businesses-that-ship/Equal Eats: https://equaleats.com/?ref=p6c1mc0l7az use code AndreaTucker for 10% offI only recommend products I would use myself. This post contains affiliate links that, at no additional cost to you, may earn us a small commission. Thank you so much!

From Gluten Free Watchdog: Product Warning for Whole Foods 365 organic whole flaxseed for errant grain. This product is NOT labeled gluten-free. The grains in the photo appear to be wild oats but it is hard to know for sure without physically examining and testing them. Under U.S. standards, flaxseed is allowed to contain a certain percentage of “other” grain, including wheat, barley, rye, oats, and wild oats. The same information also applies to other grains, seeds, and legumes. This is why it is very important to choose (whenever possible) naturally gluten-free grains, etc. that are labeled gluten-free.Please follow Gluten Free Watchdog on social media and at www.glutenfreewatchdog.org

If you're vegan or vegetarian the most important thing is to make sure you get all the nutrients you need. As long as the diet is well planned and varied, it can meet nutritional needs.According to Registered Dietician Katarina MolloThe main nutrients of concern with these diets are:• vitamin B12• vitamin D• omega-3 fatty acids• calcium• iron• zinc (2)Main nutrients of concern with GF diets:• low fiber• high fat• more sugar and high fructose corn syrup• low in certain vitamins and minerals:◦ B vitamins◦ Calcium◦ Magnesium◦ Iron◦ Zinc

On today's Celiac Project Podcast:As the end of the year draws near, Mike and Cam reflect on their biggest takeaways from 2023 from a celiac and gluten free perspective. They come away with a wide range of observations, some that affected them very personally, and others that they see as larger issues that impact all of us.List of 100% gluten free business that ship nationwide: https://baltimoreglutenfree.com/dedicated-gluten-free-businesses-that-ship/Full episode of the Celiac Project Podcast: https://celiacprojectpodcast.libsyn.com

Helping out a Gluten Free Food Pantry is a great activity in honor of Giving Tuesday. There are a handful across the country that could use our help! Gluten Free and allergy-friendly foods can cost up to 450% more then their counterpart products. This means that for some individuals and families, a medical diagnosis requiring a gluten free diet can lead to a severe financial strain. Gluten free food is rarely available at food pantries, leaving few options for getting affordable, safe hunger relief. Low – income individuals are often forced to choose between health and hunger. Thankfully, a few gluten free, allergy-friendly food banks have opened across the country to address this need. Please consider helping one of the dedicated food pantries that serve those living with food scarcity and a dietary restrictions.S.A.F.E. Food Pantry: Columbia, MDThe Rachel Way Food Pantry: Plymouth Meeting, PAFood Equality Initiative: Kansas City, MOGluten Free Food Bank (run by the National Celiac Organization): Newton, MAMend Hunger

Calli McPherson is a special business owner: she has Celiac and her business serves the gluten free community. After her diagnosis, she founded William James gifts, a gluten free gift basket company that ships curated gluten free products all over the world. Calli and I are giving away one of her special baskets. To enter, send a future podcast idea to contact@baltimoreglutenfree.com. I'll be picking the winner at random on midnight, November 30th. Good luck!Website: https://www.williamjamesgifts.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/williamjamesgiftsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/williamjamesgifts