While I was away the government officially replaced the Food Pyramid with MyPlate, which asks for more even portions of all healthy items (fruits, vegetables, grains, protein and dairy). This is beneficial for Celiac and other GF individuals because the largest portion of the pyramid (the grains) has now been decreased in desired portion, while the other sections have been increased. This is good because it makes it easier for us GF folks to meet our daily dietary needs. The grains suggested are also more varying than they were with the pyramid. Check out the article for suggestions of what a GF person can try in each section. 

This recent study focused on the density of the Lumbar Vertebrae and found that those with CD had vertebrae that were significantly less dense than their counter parts, leading the team to believe that Osteoporosis is more possible  Part of the issue, the article suggests, is our intake of Vitamin D, which most individuals get from eating fortified bread and other products that our population cannot eat.

Gluten Free as a Career Plan B
A friend of mine found this on the front page of the Style Section of the New York Times. In the article several gluten free bakery or store owners are interviewed as to why they started a gluten free store. It was interesting to read that may of them wanted a new start and saw that gf was a booming market, in fact many of them had no connection in their life to the gluten free diet. What are your thoughts on this type of article being a part of the Style Section? I was a bit perplexed.

Gluten Free Baking Now Comes with Flavor
Another New York Times article, this one in the Dining and Wine Section, embarks on an interview about the improved taste of Gluten Free baked goods. Several good products are mentioned, as are some suggestions for home baking. It’s interesting to see such an increase in GF in the news, especially in the New York Times.

Jewish camps and School as a Snap Shot of the Food Allergy Climate
This article discusses the complex needs of children in school and camps when it comes to their dietary needs. The number of Dietary needs is astounding but I think one of the most important things we often neglect is the importance of not feeling alienated for these children as often they have specific seating, get their meals at different times or have to bring their own food. Several of the programs in this article go out of their way to help with making children free part of their peer group, which I love!

Al Fresco, prepackaged meats, is now going gluten free
This All Natural Company just released a press announcement this week that they finally switched their last product to a gluten free one, which officially makes their entire line gluten free. They offer such products as pre-packaged chicken sausages, dinner and breakfast sausages and meatballs. Yum! You can visit their website for recipes and product listings!

This one isn’t so much news as something that would be helpful to my readers, take a look at this website and sign up if your interested. It’ll help you save money on groceries, which I am sure you are over spending on as a gluten free individual! 

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