New gluten-free labeling to clear up confusion
Smart ShoppingNew gluten-free labeling to clear up confusionWith an increasing number of Americans suffering from celiac disease, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), says it’s critical that...
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The Right TimeIs gluten safe for babies?If a baby is introduced to gluten after six months, does it increase the chances of developing celiac disease? A recent study speculates yes. A research team in...
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Holiday PrepGluten-free trick-or-treatingWith Halloween just around the corner, moms, dads, families and kids are busy prepping for all the magic the day brings. It’s an exciting annual tradition for...
View ArticleNavigating a gluten-free life
Navigating a gluten-free lifeAbout 14 years ago, when our youngest child was 6 months old, my husband was diagnosed with celiac disease. He was very sick and had lost more than 20 pounds in a few...
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Hard to digest Living with celiac disease“Ouch, mom, my stomach hurts,” became a constant refrain in the McKenna household coming from the mouths of 13-year-old Laura McKenna and her older sister,...
View ArticleGluten-free diet: Trendy or necessary?
Not a FadGluten-free diet: Trendy or necessary?Steering clear of that pesky protein, gluten, which gives dough its elastic texture, seems to be all the rage these days. The growing interest in...
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Considering going gluten-free?Dr. Esperanza Garcia-Alvarez, pediatric gastroenterologist, and Carrie Ek, registered dietician, at Advocate Children’s Hospital in Park Ridge, Ill., answer questions...
View ArticleInspiring Kids – Mackenzie’s story
Inspiring Kids – Mackenzie’s story10-year-old Mackenzie battled digestive problems her entire life. But thanks to expert care at Advocate Children’s Hospital in Oak Lawn, Ill. and help from her...
View ArticleLiving gluten-free: The college years
No parental guidanceLiving gluten-free: The college yearsFor those with celiac disease, the gluten-free diet is not a choice, but a necessity. Luckily, most children with celiac disease have the...
View ArticleNo more questioning gluten-free labels
Safe EatingNo more questioning gluten-free labelsWith nearly 3 million people in the U.S. suffering from celiac disease, last year the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stressed the importance that...
View ArticleOne family’s gluten-free journey
In It TogetherOne family’s gluten-free journeyKelly and Adam Bucheger, of Crystal Lake, Ill., didn’t know much about celiac disease one year ago. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder, and both of...
View ArticleClip of the Day: Helping your child eat a gluten-free diet
Celiac DiagnosisClip of the Day: Helping your child eat a gluten-free diet Carrie Ek, registered dietitian and clinical nutritionist at Advocate Children’s Hospital in Park Ridge, Ill., provides tips...
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The Right TimeIs gluten safe for babies?If a baby is introduced to gluten after six months, does it increase the chances of developing celiac disease? A recent study speculates yes. A research team in...
View ArticleIs the Paleo diet dangerous for babies?
Fad dietIs the Paleo diet dangerous for babies?The Paleo diet has become a controversial topic as some health and wellness experts have wholeheartedly endorsed the grain-free, legume-free and...
View ArticleInspiring Kids: Mackenzie’s Story
Inspiring Kids: Mackenzie’s Story Diagnosing and treating celiac disease in children — A success story. Mackenzie had digestive problems her entire life. The doctors and staff at Advocate Children’s...
View ArticleYour ‘Ask the Dietitian’ questions answered: Thanksgiving Edition
Eat RightYour ‘Ask the Dietitian’ questions answered: Thanksgiving EditionEarlier this month, readers submitted their diet and nutrition questions related to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Today...
View ArticleWhat does it mean to be gluten-free?
Behind the labelWhat does it mean to be gluten-free?For most people, ingesting gluten is perfectly healthy. However, for more than three million Americans suffering from celiac disease, eating...
View ArticleCould you or your child have celiac disease?
Gluten SensitivityCould you or your child have celiac disease?Only 17 percent of Americans living with celiac disease have been diagnosed. It’s estimated that two and a half million people in the U.S....
View Article7 tips for someone recently diagnosed with a gluten allergy
7 tips for someone recently diagnosed with a gluten allergyWhen first diagnosed with a gluten allergy, some may feel like their life is turned upside down and they’ll never taste their favorite foods...
View ArticleCould a very popular diet trend be toxic?
Gluten-free hazardCould a very popular diet trend be toxic?Forgoing gluten may come with some potentially toxic side effects, according to a new study. Researchers found that practitioners of a...
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