It’s a new month and there are lots of chances coming up for Celtic Celiac. For one, have you seen the new look? What do you think? In the next few days I’ll have a few updates but first I want to remind you about my current giveaway. Hope on over to that post for a review of The Baking Beauties newest book, and details about how you could win a copy. And now for your news:

Google Announces Release of Nutritional Information Search
Not necessarily gluten free news, this is interesting news from the google search engine front. Starting this past thursday, and rolling out over the next ten days, google’s search engine will come equip with a nutritional inforamtion feature to answer all your nutrition questions.  So far it’s database includes over 1,000 fruits, vegetables, and meals. I wonder if gluten free will be an indication added in the future?

Universal Screening Doesn’t Pay in Celiac Disease
According to a recent study, universal screening is less cost effective than serological screening of those at risk or exhibiting symptoms. Personally, with so many undiagnosed cases I can’t understand how universal screenings might outweigh the injuries and other health situations which may result from undiagnosed CD. However, the article makes a rational argument and is worth the read.

Patients With Celiac Disease Have a Lower Rates of NonInsulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus and Metabolic Syndrome
Finally some good news for those with CD. A recent study discussed in this article suggests that individuals with Celiac Disease are at less at risk of developing NonInsulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus and Metabolic Syndrome, appearing to even be the case even when BMI was taken into consideration and matched. Although the reason why was not uncovered in this study it is an interesting finding!

How To Find Out Where Your Food Comes From Without Waiting For GMO Labeling Laws
The technology age makes knowledge and interesting this…This article highlights several Apps and Websites available to improve the consumers ability to track where their food comes from, including the agendas of the companies they are considering purchasing from as well as whether products might contain GMO ingredients. Good idea!