Severe multiple allergies can be very hard to manage. Even when you have them under control, not everyone understands.
Saya has written this description of what life is like with multiple allergies and how she handles them. [click to continue…]
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Yoghurt should be safe for a gluten free diet, but some brands to have the potential for gluten contamination.
Yoghurt is a food that can be considered safe for celiacs and those with a gluten allergy – most of the time. You do have to be careful though.
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The gluten free diet is more popular and more stores offer gluten free items. Some do a great job, others vary in their ability to offer truly gluten free food.
In this article, we will look at some of the issues, and some things to look out for. [click to continue…]
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Gluten free food is appearing everywhere to cater to gluten allergy and celiac disease.
My local butcher has started carrying gluten-free baking which they make on the premises. They also have some wheat products, so it is hard to be sure that they do everything above-board in their kitchen. They probably do but one can’t be sure. I don’t give them 100% for customer service or honesty in various subtle ways, so I can’t really be sure about their gluten free food either. [click to continue…]
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These cook books are full of recipes for people with various food allergies. Some of them also have information about food allergies and how to manage them.
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Gluten-free flour can be bought or made. While buying is convenient, it poses some health problems, especially for celiacs or those with a a gluten allergy.
Making your own flour has significant advantages. You can make fresh gluten-free flour for a fraction of the price of certified gluten free flour. Uncertified gluten-free runs the risk of being cross-contaminated by contaminated equipment. [click to continue…]
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Gluten free pancakes are easy to make. There are recipes on this website. This one is gluten free and fresh because the flour is made in a blender.
I first got the idea for trying this when I saw how powerful the Vitamix blender is, and how effective the dry container for making flour is.
This recipe is perfect for celiacs or those who get gluten allergy symptoms. It is also milk-free and optionally egg-free.
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More and more gluten-free products are appearing in more and more stores, helping those with celiac and gluten allergy, but beware! Not everyone is doing it right!
Where as most stores are stocking commercial gluten-free products, which is fine, some are making their own or buying from local gluten free bakeries.
This is all well and good, but there are some pitfalls, especially for those with celiac disease or if you have a very sensitive gluten allergy. [click to continue…]
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Wheat-dependent exercise induced anaphylaxis describes a condition where someone has an anaphylaxis after eating wheat, then experiencing physical exercise.
This is a specific case of the rare condition, called exercise-induced anaphylaxis, where exercise triggers anaphylaxis. Food induced anaphylaxis is rarer still. The gluten in wheat is a potent allergen, and ω-gliadins, a type of gliadin, seem to be the culprits in triggering this gluten allergy symptom.
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Glaiadin is one of the proteins that constitute gluten. It is also considered the primary culprit in triggering celiac disease, and certain other health problems.
The other protein that makes up gluten, glutenin, is generally not considered a celiac disease trigger, although it may play a part. Further research is required in this area of gluten and the negative aspects of health.
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