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Scientists Develop Pill That Could Let Celiacs Eat Gluten

Hello friends! My summer hiatus has gone far too long– look out for a string for blog posts this upcoming week.

Let’s start with some very exciting news! I found a very interesting article on IFL Science about the development of a pill for people with celiac disease similar to the Lactaid pills for those who are lactose intolerant. Fingers crossed that product will be on the shelves in just a few years!

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Scientists Develop Pill That Could Let Celiacs Eat Gluten

Scientists create a pill that would reduce the damage to the guts from eating gluten in Celiacs

iflscience.com | By Justine Alford

Gluten-Free on Halloween?!

Hello, lovely people! Unfortunately we haven’t crossed the finish line on the marathon to gingerbread houses and Christmas carols as yet, but do not fret, we have another holiday pit-stop racing towards us! This Friday is a night for laughs and scares, to be yourself and to be someone or something else entirely, to rekindle your inner kid spirit and to solemnly swear never to do it again at the end of the night. But most importantly, it is a night notorious for us fellow celiacs to slip up and down a chocolate or two that may not be gluten-free.

Yes, I understand that those adorable fun-size chocolate bars don’t have ingredients listed on them- heck most halloween candy doesn’t! That’s why it’s imperative you do your research before so you can enjoy a fun-filled night without anything interfering with your schemes and shenanigans. Below you can find two great links to the most updated list of gluten-free Halloween candy. Please take the time to browse through and make a mental note of any candies or chocolates you thought were gluten-free but do not appear on the list. Steer clear of those on Friday night!!

http://celiac.org/live-gluten-free/gluten-free-lifestyle/gluten-free-candy-list/

http://surefoodsliving.com/2014/10/gluten-free-halloween-candy-quick-list-2014/

Please feel free to comment with any specific questions regarding staying safe and eating gluten-free on Halloween or simply your favorite Halloween treat!

Cheers,

Anika

 

 

Can Celiac Disease Affect the Brain?

A very interesting article in The New York Times yesterday that explores connections between this autoimmune disease and neurological effects. Check it out!

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Can Celiac Disease Affect the Brain?

Some scientists have linked gluten with neurological symptoms.

nytimes.com | By Moisis Velasquez-Manoff

But, What is Gluten?

Does anyone really know what it is? A few months ago, Jimmy Kimmel went around LA and asked people who are gluten-free the question: what is gluten? A hilarious and borderline outrageous video that brings awareness to the concept of eating gluten-free. Check it out!