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Newsletter Roundup
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Compiled by Jim Lyles
This section contains excerpts from newsletters produced by other
celiac groups.
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: Excerpts from _The Celiac ActionLine_ :
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: Spring 1997 (Vol. VII, No. 1) Mike Jones, Publisher :
: Celiacs of Orlando & GIG of Florida :
: 12733 Newfield Drive :
: Orlando, FL 32837 :
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Incorrect Use of the Term "Gluten": A new cookbook, My Kid's Allergic
to Everything Dessert, incorrectly lists these items as containing
gluten: buckwheat, chickpea flour, garbanzo flour, potato starch, and
potato flour. [There is disagreement between the various celiac
groups as to whether or not buckwheat contains gluten--ed.]
Pat Cassady Redjou, author of The No-Gluten Solution and The No-Gluten
Solution's Children's Cookbook, died in mid-September. Send memorial
donations to the University of Iowa Foundation, Celiac Disease
Research Foundation, c/o Dr. Joseph Murray, PO Box 4550, Iowa City,
IA 52242.
Free Information from registered Dietitians is available by calling
1-800-366-1655. They may not be experts on the gluten-free diet, but
this is an excellent resource for general nutrition.
Bacterial Overgrowth: Dr. Betty Wedman is a celiac and nutritionist
in St. Petersburg. She recently made a reference to the fact that
six of her seven celiacs had bacterial overgrowth in the small
intestines. Therefore, it would be prudent for celiacs to consider
this possibility if they have symptoms such as abdominal cramps,
bloating, gas, diarrhea, weight loss, and Vitamin B12 malabsorption.
[This assumes that these celiacs are on a strict GF diet; otherwise
these symptoms could be due to villi damage--ed.]
Dietary Specialties is offering a wonderful cracker from Bi-Aglut.
Also, they have a free recipe booklet of ways to prepare Bi-Aglut
pasta. They are also shipping their unique gluten-free living
newsletter "Recipe for Better Health" with each order. Dietary
Specialties, PO Box 227, Rochester, NY 14601, 1-800-544-0099,
<http://colorwheel.com/ds/index.html>.
The GF Cookie Jar produces a wonderful line of 50 fresh baked
products. Ten of these items are also available dairy and egg free.
A good way to sample their products is to order the Cookie Jar
Sampler: bread, rolls, bagels, donuts, pretzels, brownies, and
cookies. The GF Cookie Jar, PO Box 52, Trevose, PA 19053,
1-215-355-9403.
Ener-G Foods has made several additions to their product line:
Crackers, Chocolate Cake, Rainbow Pasta, and Authentic Foods Bean
Flour Mix (from Bette Hagman's new cookbook). Ener-G Foods, PO Box
84487, Seattle, WA 98124-5787, 1-800-331-5222,
<http://www.ener-g.com>.
Miss Roben's is now charging $4.95 for shipping on any order in the
continental USA. Some of the new products include: European Dark
Bread, White Cake Mix, and a Pie Crust Mix. Miss Roben's, PO Box
1434, Frederick, MD 21702, 1-800-891-003,
<http://www.jagunet.com/~msrobens>.
Gluten-Free Delights is a new line of GF products produced by a
sensitive celiac in Iowa. The product line includes: Snickerdoodle,
Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter, Lemon Love Notes, Caramel Corn, Popcorn
Candy Balls, plain and Cinnamon donut holes. Gluten-Free Delights,
700 W. Ridgeway, Lot #604, Cedar Falls, IA 50613, 1-319-277-0963,
<[log in to unmask]>.
Natural Feast built a following through their line of fresh pies.
Several new additions may be of interest to vegetarians or those with
a dairy problem: Bread Mix, English Muffins, Walnut Torte to name a
few. There is also a Sponge Cake, Butterscotch Brownies, Chocolate
Mousse, Chocolate Brownies, Raisin Bread, Energy Bar, and a Protein
bar. They no longer ship by mail, but the products can be found in
many local health food stores. Natural Feast Corp., PO Box 5018, New
Bedford, MA 02745, 1-508-984-4230.
The Gluten-Free Pantry has added several new items to their product
line: Hot dog roll form, Coconut Macaroon Mix, White Rice Flour,
Brown Rice Flour, Potato Starch, Jowar Flour, Tapioca Flour, Tart
Dried Cherries, Wild Rice Flour, Chickpea Flour, and Powdered Cheddar
Cheese. The instant soups are tasty and easy to prepare at work. The
Gluten-Free Pantry, PO Box 840, Glastonbury, CT 06033, orders
1-800-291-8386, <www.pantry.glutenfree.com>.
Stevia is a leaf from the rain forests of Paraguay and Brazil. It is
gaining popularity in the USA as a sweetener, since it is several
hundred times sweeter than sugar. Some reports state that it is not
disruptive to blood sugar levels. Diabetic celiacs may desire to talk
with their physician about the use of Stevia. It comes in various
forms. One source is Stevia Co., 7650 US Hwy. 287 #100, Arlington,
TX 76017, 1-888-783-8422, <www.fastlane/~petro/stevia.html>.
A New Fat Substitute made from prunes and apple is available from
SunSweet. It is designed as a fat replacer in soft baked goods (cakes
and brownies). Recipes and information are available by calling
SunSweet at 1-800-418-2253.
La Choy Soy Sauce: If the label on La Choy Regular and Light reads
hydrolyzed soy protein, the company states that it is GF. For
additional information: Hunt-Wesson, PO Box 4800, Fullerton, CA
92634, 1-714-680-1000.
French Toast Cereal from General Mills appears to be GF when reading
the ingredients. When the company is called at 1-800-328-1144, the
old answer is received that none of their products are GF. The
company is not willing to make a commitment due to the volume of wheat
products in the plant.
Tips for Baking with Jowar Flour:
* Add 1/2 to 1 Tbsp. of corn starch for every cup of Jowar flour.
* 1/2 tsp. xanthan or guar gum is required for cookies for each
cup of Jowar flour. Double this for breads.
* A little oil may be added for recipes that are dry.
* An extra egg or egg white will improve the smoothness and crumb
structure.
Bread Machine Recipes for Regal and Toastmaster are now available in
two pamphlets produced in cooperation with Red Star Yeast:
* "GF Recipes for Your Toastmaster Bread Machine", Toastmaster,
1801 N. Stadium Blvd., Columbia, MO 65205
* "GF Recipes for your Regal Breadmaker", Regal Ware, 1675 Regal
Dr., Kewaskum, WI 53404, 1-800-998-8809. (Available in English
or French.)
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: Excerpts from _Celiac Connections_ :
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: April 1997 Katie Marschilok, editor :
: 4 Fairlawn Lane :
: Troy, NY 12180 :
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Senior Citizens recently diagnosed with Celiac Disease (CD) should...
* ...have a bone density test done as soon as possible.
* ...encourage your children, grandchildren, and siblings to be
tested for CD.
* ...take vitamin and mineral supplements if your doctor makes that
recommendation, but first check to make sure they are gluten-
free (GF).
* ...make sure any medicines you take are also GF.
* ...make sure every doctor you see is aware of your diagnosis and
the need for all medication to be GF.
* ...check out the availability of a safe GF diet prior to starting
any hospital stay, and if you have any doubt then have a
family member bring you food.
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: Excerpts from _Gluten-Free News_ :
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: March 1997 Michigan Capitol Celiac/DH Support Group :
: April 1997 PO Box 1482 :
: East Lansing, MI 48826 :
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Thyroid Disease: Celiacs who also suffer from thyroid problems may
wish to contact the Thyroid Foundation of America, Ruth Sleeper Hall,
350 Parkman St., Boston, MA 02114-2698, 1-617-726-8500.
Pasta Machine: Creative Technologies Corp. makes the Takka X1000
Pasta & Dough Machine. They will sell it to individuals for $79 plus
$14 shipping charges. Takka Products Div., 170 53rd St., Brooklyn, NY
11232, 1-800-282-5240.
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: Excerpts from the Gluten Free Gang Support Group :
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: newsletter: Apr. 1997 Mary Kay Sharrett, co-editor :
: Children's Hospital :
: 700 Children's Drive :
: Columbus, OH 43205 :
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The 9th Annual Celiac Program for children and adults will be on
Saturday, December 6th, in Columbus Ohio. The guest speaker will be
Dr. Joseph Murray of the University of Iowa.
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