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Newsletter Roundup
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Compiled by Jim Lyles
We exchange newsletters with several other celiac groups. In this
article I will summarize some of what we've learned from our
newsletter swapping.
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: Excerpts from the CSA of Greater Chicago :
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: newsletter: Sept. 1995 Gladys Johnson, Editor :
: 943 Fern Ave. :
: Elmhurst, IL 60126 :
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Sargento Foods, Inc. sent a letter to Connie Cowan stating that the
following cheeses DO contain gluten, in the form of wheat flour mixed
in with the spices: Shredded Imitation Mozzarella Cheese, Classic
Supreme Shredded Cheese for Tacos, and Fancy Supreme Shredded Cheese
for Nachos & Tacos.
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: Excerpts from _CDF Newsletter_ :
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: Winter 1996 Elaine Monarch, publisher :
: Celiac Disease Foundation :
: 13251 Ventura Blvd., Suite 3 :
: Studio City, CA 91604-1838 :
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Lactose Intolerance is a problem for nearly 50 million Americans. The
percentages vary among different ethnic and racial groups: Over 80%
of Asian-Americans, 79% of Native Americans, 75% of African-Americans,
51% of Hispanic Americans, and 21% of Caucasian Americans are lactose
intolerant. The intolerance is caused by too little lactase, an
enzyme that breaks down lactose during digestion. Lactose isnt
harmful, but it does cause uncomfortable symptoms such as abdominal
bloating, cramps, gas, and diarrhea. These symptoms usually develop
30 minutes to 2 hours after consuming too much lactose. There are two
ways to handle lactose intolerance: Consume less lactose, or take
lactase supplements to aid in digesting lactose.<6>
[Celiacs following a GF diet are no more likely to be lactose
intolerant than non-celiacs. Untreated celiacs are often temporarily
lactose intolerant due to villi damage, as the lactase enzyme is
produced on the tips of healthy villi. Once the villi are healed,
then temporary lactose intolerance should not be a problem. If a
celiac remain lactose intolerant despite following a GF diet, then
that celiac is simply one of the many that are lactose intolerant
anyway.--editor]
Restaurant Eating: To make restaurant eating more enjoyable choose
entrees that are steamed, poached, broiled, roasted, baked, or cooked
in their own juices. Fish is almost always a good choice. Avoid
anything fried, sauted, or cooked in sauces unless you are certain it
is GF.
"Leave Your Drugs in the chemist's pot if you can heal the patient
with food."--Hippocrates
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: Excerpts from _The Celi-Active Newsline_ :
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: Volume 1-1996 June Lawrie, editor :
: The Celiac Support Group of N.W. Florida :
: 229 Paschal Ave. :
: Mary Esther, FL 32569 :
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Jowar Flour is a new product on the market, but an ancient flour used
in many parts of the world. It is made from the tassels of the
sorghum plant and is darker in color than wheat flour. June Lawrie,
editor of The Celi-Active Newsline, used it recently to make some
excellent pancakes. She also used it as a coating for chicken with
good results. It keeps well without refrigeration, and does not
become bitter tasting with age. For more information or a price list,
write to Jowar Products, 113 Hickory St., Hereford, TX 79045, or call
(806) 364-3258.
Fosamax is a new medication for treating osteoporosis, which untreated
celiacs are at a higher risk of developing. It is made by Merck. It
contains no gluten. It has these effects:
* It reduces the activity of the cells that cause bone loss.
* It decreases the faster rate of bone loss that tends to occur
after menopause.
* It increases the amount of bone in most patients.
Dermatitis Herpetiformis (DH) is a severely itchy skin condition that
often starts abruptly affecting the elbows, knees, buttocks, scalp,
and back. It usually starts as little bumps that can become tiny
blisters, which are then usually scratched off. It usually occurs in
many different areas, and is caused by IgA deposits under the skin.
These occur in response to the ingestion of gluten in the diet. Once
there, these deposits are only slowly cleared away by the body even
when the individual is GF. Most people with DH do not have obvious
gastrointestinal symptoms, but nearly all do have some damage in the
intestine and the potential for all of the nutritional complications
of untreated CD. It is difficult to detect without a long history of
the rash. Treatment for DH is twofold: a) Remove the underlying
cause by going on a GF diet (for life) and b) Suppress the skin
lesions with drugs such as Dapsone or some other sulphones until such
time as the drug is no longer needed.<7>
Muffin Tips: When making muffins try adding shredded peeled zucchini,
shredded scraped carrots, or any peeled shredded fresh fruit (sprinkle
with lemon juice to keep them from darkening). You can also add a
tablespoon of dry buttermilk powder or even yogurt for a lighter
muffin. Try putting half the batter in the muffin pan, a teaspoon of
your favorite jam, and the then the rest of the batter. Be careful if
you eat them straight from the oven, as the jam can burn your mouth
badly.
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: Excerpts from the Gluten Free Gang Support Group :
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: newsletter: Issue IV Mary Kay Sharrett, co-editor :
: Children's Hospital :
: 700 Children's Drive :
: Columbus, OH 43205 :
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Rice Dream is NOT GF! The company uses barley enzymes which, in a
report released by the company, is measurable in the final product
(including ice cream substitutes).
Ragu has two recipe books easily converted to GF. Call (800) 328-7248
to request copies.
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: Excerpts from the Gluten Intolerance Group of North America :
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: newsletter: Aug. 1995 PO Box 23053 :
: newsletter: Oct. 1995 Seattle, WA 98102-0353 :
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The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
(NDDIC) provides fact sheets and a variety of other materials free of
charge. Here is a partial list, containing some of the newer or more
frequently requested publications:
"Stomach and Duodenal Ulcers"
"Digestive Disease Statistics"
"Irritable Bowel Syndrome"
"Facts and Fallacies About Digestive Diseases"
"Your Digestive System and How it Works"
"Lactose Intolerance"
"Crohn's Disease"
"Ulcerative Colitis"
NDDIC also publishes DD Notes, a free bulletin containing information
on research and education efforts in the digestive disease community.
For more information and an order form for materials, write to 2
Information Way, Bethesda, MD 20892-3570; or call (301) 654-3810. On
the internet you can access their home page at http://www.niddk.nih.
gov/.
GIG's Annual Meeting will begin on Saturday April 27th, at 3 pm and
will end on Sunday April 28th at 3 pm. Those arriving Friday evening
will have GF meal options at the West Coast Bellevue Hotel and
opportunities for exploring the many cultural and scenic offerings of
the Pacific Northwest before the meeting on Saturday.
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