Gluten-Free Diet

Yeast extract and other words to look for in the ingredients list of foods NOT labeled gluten-free

Tricia Thompson2017-05-18T14:28:43+00:00In Honor of Celiac Disease Awareness Month, Gluten Free Watchdog is writing a series of articles (the goal is one per day during the month of May) related to the gluten-free diet–currently the ONLY treatment for celiac disease. Post (#16)… Please read the following information carefully. It can get very confusing very fast. The following list applies to packaged foods regulated by the FDA (USDA regulated foods will be addressed in another post). FDA regulated packaged foods must comply with the Food Allergen Labeling...

Thank you to the moms of children with celiac disease

Tricia Thompson2017-05-15T18:00:36+00:00In Honor of Celiac Disease Awareness Month, Gluten Free Watchdog is writing a series of articles (the goal is one per day during the month of May) related to the gluten-free diet–currently the ONLY treatment for celiac disease.   Post (#14)… On this Mother's Day thank you to… All the moms who contact me with test requests and questions--questions about ingredients, labeling, cross contact, oats, Cheerios, and so many others. You all are working to create a healthy environment where your children are not hesitant...

What Exactly is Gluten?

Tricia Thompson2017-05-13T20:22:03+00:00In Honor of Celiac Disease Awareness Month, Gluten Free Watchdog is writing a series of articles (the goal is one per day during the month of May) related to the gluten-free diet–currently the ONLY treatment for celiac disease.   Post (#13)… So what is gluten? Strictly speaking, gluten is a protein compound found only in wheat, and then only after wheat flour is mixed with a liquid such as water. When water is added to wheat flour and the resulting “dough” is kneaded, gluten...

The “Modern” U.S. Gluten-Free Diet

Tricia Thompson2017-05-12T17:58:18+00:00In Honor of Celiac Disease Awareness Month, Gluten Free Watchdog is writing a series of articles (the goal is one per day during the month of May) related to the gluten-free diet–currently the ONLY treatment for celiac disease.   Post (#12)… The gluten-free diet has evolved since it's early beginnings and now excludes barley (and occasionally oats) in addition to wheat and rye… Grains excluded from a gluten-free diet: Wheat All grain varieties, including spelt Most forms of wheat Wheat flour Wheat starch (unless labeled...