Celiac Snack

on March 8, 2008

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While looking at Amazon’s various sub companies for some start-up research, I ran into Amazon Fresh. Those of you in the Pacific Northwest may have heard of it, but this is news to me here in Chicago. At first swipe, it’s a Peapod competitor that, for now, serves only the Seattle/Tacoma area.

“That’s great Bill, but what does this have to do with the task at hand?”

Glad you asked. Hopefully, it’s a glimpse into the future of gluten-free shopping:

From the get-go, Amazon Fresh lets you filter products based on its nutritional characteristics. Unlike other eCommerce sites I’ve used, this filter can be applied at any time. Meaning, if you check that little gluten-free box when you first arrive to the site, you are presented with gluten-free items (774 items if you’re counting). This effectively makes Amazon Fresh a boutique gluten-free grocer. A quick glance at Peapod and I see no such feature.

Even though it’s virtual - not to mention only serving Seattle for the time being - it was a great feeling to peruse the site knowing everything on the shelf was OK for me to eat. Now if I could only say the same for my local Dominick’s.

Enjoy Life - Gluten-Free Bakery

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on March 7, 2008

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The folks at Enjoy Life Bakery just outside Chicago are on a mission: to help people, especially those with allergies and Celiac disease, eat freely and enjoy their foods.

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To that end, the bakery cranks out a large portfolio of safe-to-eat products, including trail mix, snack bars, granola and bagels. Distributed in grocery stores like Jewel and Hannaford (which is quickly getting the gluten-free message), the brand is quickly becoming a go-to for people looking to eat gluten-free.

Some of the bakery’s staff eats gluten-free too. And they’ve put together a list of some of their favorite gluten-free foods (pdf). With a passion like this, Enjoy Life bakery is sure to succeed in making people smile.

Gluten-Free Restaurant Cards

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on March 7, 2008

Gluten-Free Restaurant Cards

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For those that are uncertain how to explain Celiac Disease to waitstaff, or wonder if the message ever makes it to the kitchen, here’s an interesting idea. Roger and Lyndsay from Celiac Travel have created cards to keep on hand when dining out.

These Celiac Travel.com gluten free restaurant cards are for you to print out and take with you when you dine out at a restaurant, either at home or abroad. The great thing about being able to print your own is you can give them to the waiter or waitress to take to the kitchen. The most common problem with getting gluten free food when dining in restaurants is that your message gets lost or corrupted on its way to the kitchen.

Gluten-free snacks in Chicago

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on March 7, 2008

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Clean Coffee & Smoothies is getting some press in Chicago. Owner Brian White discusses the gluten-intolerant options to munch on while sipping his highly-regarded coffees and teas. From the Daily Herald…

Brian Smith is offering a healthier alternative at his new shop, Clean Coffee & Smoothies in Glen Ellyn.

The shop at 546 Crescent Blvd. offers organic, fair trade coffees from around the world and more than 20 organic and natural teas.

All natural smoothies along with organic fruits and gluten-free snacks are also offered at the shop, which opened earlier this year.

Crepeless crepes outside of Albany, NY

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on March 5, 2008

Ravenous in Saratoga Springs

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Suzanne Mangini at the TimesUnion.com Celiac Blog wrote a nice review about “crepeless” crepes at Ravenous, a restaurant in Saratoga Springs. Looks like they offer quite a selection, and any day I see some gluten-free options on a desert menu is a good day.

Get a slice in Salt Lake City

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on March 5, 2008

A gluten-free slice of heaven [Salt Lake Tribune]

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This in from the Salt Lake Tribune; one of the more elusive finds for a celiac, a pizza joint offering wheat free crust. As a celiac myself, pizza has been one of the more difficult items to give up when I’m out with friends - not to mention the beer that compliments it. From this excerpt, it’s obvious I’m not alone.

“On several different occasions people have started crying,” said Herrera, who decided to offer the wheat-free crust nine months ago after a family member was diagnosed with celiac disease, the most severe form of intolerance.
“One woman gave me a big hug and said, ‘I haven’t had pizza for 20 years,’ ” said Herrera. “She was thrilled to be able to enjoy pizza again.”
Herrera’s gluten-free offering is part of a growing dining trend, both in Utah and nationwide.

Mayo Clinic Celiac Disease Study - CNN

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on March 4, 2008

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Just posted yesterday on CNN, the Mayo Clinic announces that symptoms of Celiac Disease don’t tell the whole, painful story.

Given Imaging Ltd. today announced that a study by researchers at the Mayo Clinic reported that capsule endoscopy is a more effective tool to diagnose celiac disease and detect damage throughout the small intestine than upper endoscopy. Researchers also found that celiac affects a highly variable portion of the small intestine and that the severity of symptoms did not correlate to the severity of intestinal damage.

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Dr. Alessio Fasano - Celiac Podcast

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Celiac Podcast [Envisage Magazine]

on March 4, 2008

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Gastroenterologist Dr. Alessio Fasano of the University of Maryland School of Medicine talks about current research into the treatment and management of Celiac disease.

Unique Gluten-Free Menu

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on March 4, 2008