A Common Question Adopting a new way of eating can be confusing and overwhelming. So when it comes to a gluten free diet, The Gluten Free Society wants to be your go to source of trusted information to help guide your gluten free journey. There are a number of breads marketed as gluten free, and […]
Gluten, what is it exactly? For food labeling purposes, the FDA currently defines gluten as the protein that naturally occurs in wheat, barley, rye. Unfortunately, this definition is not entirely accurate… In short, gluten is a mixture of proteins found in ALL grains. It is the family of storage proteins found in the seeds of grass that […]
Is Buckwheat Gluten Free? When adopting a gluten free diet, it is common for patients to turn to a quick Internet search to determine what foods are gluten free. A quick glance may suggest that many alternative grains (or similar products) are gluten free. One common example is buckwheat. But there’s more to the story. […]
Arsenic Exposure on a Gluten-Free Diet Arsenic exposure and subsequent toxicity is a health problem affecting millions of people worldwide. But why is arsenic exposure relevant to people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity? The relationship is stronger than you might think. Read on to answer the following questions: What are the sources of arsenic? […]
Why Celiacs and Those with Non Celiac Gluten Sensitivity Should Get More Sunshine Sunshine is one of nature’s greatest gifts, but advice from mainstream media and traditional medical resources might have you believing otherwise. If you have heard recommendations to avoid sun exposure to reduce the risk of skin cancer, you’re not alone! Unfortunately, this […]