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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 _Gluten-Free News_ (Oregon) :
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: Spring 1999 Portland/Vancouver Affiliate of GIG of NA :
: 9525 SW 12th Drive :
: Portland, OR 97219 :
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Reducing Flatulence: [Okay, there's no delicate way to discuss this
common problem--ed.] The primary odor-causing compound in human
flatus (gas) is hydrogen sulfide, which is produced by bacteria found
in the colon. Hydrogen sulfide may play a role in ulcerative colitis.
Pepto-Bismol(r), whose active ingredient is bismuth subsalicylate, was
tested to see if it would reduce the amount of hydrogen sulfide
produced by the colon. Researchers found that bismuth subsalicylate
bound avidly to hydrogen sulfide, thus dramatically reducing the
odorous gas. A dosage of 524 mg. of bismuth subsalicylate, taken
once per day, was enough to adequately reduce the odor from hydrogen
sulfide. Five days after discontinuing bismuth subsalicylate, fecal
hydrogen sulfide returned to normal level. The researchers concluded
Pepto-Bismol(r) (bismuth subsalicylate) could provide clinically
useful treatment for reducing excess fecal gas and/or odor, and
provide a means for testing the role hydrogen sulfide plays in
colitis.<2>
[Dorothy Vaughan, our dietitian advisor, warns that before undertaking
this remedy, you should discuss it with your health care
professional.]
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: Excerpts from _Derby City Celiac_ :
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: Spring 1999 Bill Banks, editor :
: Greater Louisville Celiac Sprue Support Group :
: PO Box 7194 :
: Louisville, KY 40257-0194 :
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Cookie-Making Tips from Marge Johannemann
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1. Marge thinks that real butter makes the best cookies. She
recommends unsalted butter..
2. Use brown rice flour or bean flour instead of white rice flour to
provide extra fiber.
3. Omit potato starch and tapioca starch for a firmer, less fragile
cookie.
4. Xanthan gum is not needed for cookies.
5. Natural sweeteners, such as raw sugar, beet sugar, or brown sugar,
can be used in place of refined sugar for a healthier alternative.
Natural sweeteners are metabolized faster and put less of a load on
the pancreas, which is especially important for diabetics.
6. Replace 1/2 to 1 cup of rice or bean flour with soy flour for a
chewy cookie.
7. Don't be afraid to experiment or adapt wheat recipes to be gluten-
free. It's fun and provides variety!
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: Excerpts from the Gluten Intolerance Group of North America :
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: newsletter: 1st Quarter 1999 Cynthia Kupper, editor :
: PO Box 23053 :
: Seattle, WA 98102-0353 :
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1999 Summer Camp: GIG will go to camp with celiac children August
3-10, 1999, at Camp Sealth on Vashon Island in Washington State. Camp
Sealth and GIG have worked together in previous years to provide a
wonderful camping experience for celiac children in 2nd through 12th
grades. The celiac children will be incorporated into cabins and
programs with all other campers. They'll have a normal camping
experience, with the added security of knowing their diet will be
followed carefully. Cynthia Kupper, GIG's CEO and a registered
dietitian, along with a staff of volunteers, will go to camp as cooks,
to oversee the special diet needs of our celiac children; and will be
well-equipped to handle other special diet needs. For more
information, call GIG at 206-246-6652 or send them e-mail at
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: Excerpts from the Houston Celiac-Sprue Support Group :
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: newsletter: Jan./Feb. 1999 Janet Y. Rinehart, President :
: 11011 Chevy Chase :
: Houston, TX 77042-2606 :
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Product Information:
* Adams Extract Co.: All spices and extracts are gluten-free (GF).
The extracts are grain-based (corn). Even the spice mixtures such
as chicken fajita seasoning, poultry seasonings, Italian seasonings,
etc. are GF. Note that their bacon bits are NOT GF. For more
information, write to PO Box 17008, Austin, TX 78760 or call
512-282-1100.
* Kroger beef and chicken cubes and granular forms (jar), as well as
chicken broth (regular and fat free) are gluten-free. The beef
broth (canned liquid) is not gluten-free. For more information,
call 800-632-6900.
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"Easy, Successful, Gluten-Free Recipes", Volume 6, is now available
from CSA/USA for $8. Volumes 1-5 have been revised and are available
for the same price. Write to CSA/USA, Inc., PO Box 31700, Omaha, NE
68131-0700. [ed. note: The recipes in Vols. 1-5 are unchanged.]
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Homemade Stock Recipe: When you buy chicken, save the little packets
(heart, gizzards, etc.) that come inside the chicken. Save the
wings, too, and put them all in a plastic bag and throw them in the
freezer. Also save the "gravy" and goodies left in the pan. If you
cook a whole chicken, after serving, save the bones. When you get a
full bag, place the contents in a big pot and cover with water. Add a
carrot and onion, some herbs (no salt), and cook away for an hour or
two. Strain out the solids. Then cook down until the liquid is
reduced by half. Add salt to taste. You can then chill the broth to
solidify the fat for easy removal. Store the broth in one or two cup
measures in plastic bags in the freezer.
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: Excerpts from the San Antonio CS Support Group :
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: newsletter: Jan. 1999 Lynn Rainwater, editor :
: 1023 Cloverbrook :
: San Antonio, TX 78245-1604 :
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The Importance of Exercise, by Jim Stoker
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Physical fitness, it would seem, is particularly important for people
with gluten intolerance. Many of us were diagnosed rather late in
life and discovered we have osteoporosis or some form of bone
thinning. Exercise puts pressure on the bones, encouraging them to
grow stronger. As we all know, when on a gluten-free (GF) diet the
villi in the small intestine begin to heal, allowing more nutrients to
be absorbed. We can then utilize calcium much better, and our bones
should strengthen if encouraged by strenuous athletic effort, at
whatever level one is capable of achieving.
One should always consult one's doctor before beginning any type of
exercise program. Most physicians probably agree that the
cardiovascular benefits of exercise are important. Articles published
recently have described mild weight lifting programs involving
patients at nursing homes. Even working with very light weights a few
minutes a day increased the senior citizens' strength, mental outlook,
and sense of well being.
When thinking about weight lifting, one might have visions of body
builders with massive muscles lifting 400-lb. barbells. Most people
I see in weight rooms are ordinary looking individuals of all ages.
Some are too thin or fat, most seem average in appearance. Many
private facilities will allow you to work out for a fee. If you do
not know what to do, instruction is available. Don't exhaust
yourself. Do a light workout on various machines, lifting weights you
can raise 10-15 times without too much strain. Exercise the torso,
legs, arms. "Tummy crunches" help tighten the abdominal muscles.
Start slowly and gradually increase the degree of difficulty over a
long period of time. It's important to learn how to do stretching
routines at the beginning of each session. Tight tendons can become
sore. One can learn a great deal from people in weight rooms, simply
by watching. Most more experienced people will be glad to show you
how to use the equipment. But there are a variety of classes in every
type o f physical activity, and private instruction is usually
available.
Almost everyone can benefit from lifting weights. There was an
article in the San Antonio Express-News about a 78-year-old woman with
an incredibly developed, muscular body, who was winning body building
competitions! Exercise is not only for the young. In fact, as we
grow older, the need for physical exertion probably increases. We
lose muscle mass, strength, and bone density as we age. Physical
activity slows this natural process, and , in some cases, can reverse
the problem to some extent.
The human body was developed over the eons to be used. Remember the
adage, "Use it or lose it." One recent article reported research that
stated exercise caused more blood to flow to the brain and increased
mental alertness.
Walking is good physical activity. A good schedule might be to
eventually exercise for 30 minutes a day, five days a week. Start
slowly and only slowly increase the degree of difficulty. It's
important to set aside time for exercise on a precise schedule or you
probably won't do it. In my opinion, a balanced program of weight
lifting and walking or jogging is ideal. We know there is no fountain
of youth, but regular use of one's muscles makes one feel and act
younger.
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