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Corn Gluten, is it Safe for Celiac? Dr. Peter Osborne Explains

January 9, 2012 by Caryn Talty Comments1 Comment »

Is Corn Gluten Just as bad as Wheat Gluten for Celiac?

Most doctors tell celiac patients that corn is gluten free and safe to eat. A growing body of experts still question this advice. Is corn gluten damaging to celiac patients?

Watch Dr. Osborne’s Video that questions the use of corn gluten in gluten free foods:

Gluten Sensitivity Vs. Celiac Disease Vs. Gluten Intolerance

Dr. Osborne questions why celiac experts are recommending corn gluten and other gluten-grains like: millet, sorghum, and buckwheat as supposedly safe for the celiac community and people with gluten sensitivity. This video explains the difference between gluten sensitivity, gluten intolerance, and celiac disease. Take the time to watch it and get an eye opening education on why a grain free diet is the best option for celiac disease. Dr. Osborne poses valid questions about the safety of certain alternative grains, especially corn gluten, that are commonly used by patients on a gluten free diet, explains old medical views and introduces a new school of thought on gluten sensitivity …continue reading »

Studies Show Food Allergies are Side Effects of Childhood Obesity

May 10, 2009 by Caryn Talty Comments1 Comment »

Damaging Microbes that Lead to Food Allergies may Prove to be Underlying Cause of Childhood Obesity, Study Says

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Overweight kids are 59% more likely to have food allergies than kids of normal weight.

Effects of childhood obesity and food allergies are widespread. Both childhood obesity and food allergies have become epidemics in the United States. Results from two separate studies show a probable cause. The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey of 2005-2006 can positively connect food allergies as a possible direct effect of childhood obesity. A third separate study shows that bad microbes in the gut (dysbiosis) can cause obesity. These study findings may prove that a healthy gut flora is key to reducing both food allergies and childhood obesity. …continue reading »

Thrive Allergy Expo at McCormick Place in Chicago

April 11, 2009 by Caryn Talty Comments1 Comment »

Thrive Allergy Expo

This is the first ever comprehensive consumer expo for food avoiders from all walks of life. Experts on food allergies, respiratory and asthmatic issues, dermatological issues, and celiac/gluten intolerance will be available to showcase their wares and their expertise at McCormick Place in Chicago April 18-19, 2009.

Thrive organizers state: “If you suffer from any type of allergy, asthma, or gluten intolerance and Celiac disease, Thrive Expo has brought together the best physicians, authors, experts, companies, cooks, chefs, and non-profits to offer you the latest information, fun demos, and tasty samples in a fun family atmosphere for everyone to enjoy.”

Tickets cost $10 for a one day pass and $15 for a two day pass. Kids 12 and under are free. Speakers are scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information visit: Thrive Allergy Expo.

Tribune Investigation finds Wellshire Farms Gluten-free products not Gluten-Free

November 21, 2008 by Caryn Talty Comments3 Comments »

In an exposé released today, staff writer for the Chicago Tribune, Sam Roe, reports that the Wellshire Kids Product line is tainted with unsafe amounts of gluten. The newspaper tested several products and found gluten in Gluten Free Chicken Corn Dogs, which tested at 116 ppm and 2,200 ppm, and Gluten Free Beef Corn Dogs which tested at 191 ppm and 1,200 ppm, and Gluten Free Chicken Bites which tested at 204 parts per million and 260 ppm.  According to Roe,

“Wellshire Farms provided the Tribune with its own testing results, conducted in the spring. Their results showed that the chicken bites tested at 200 ppm, chicken corn dogs 150 ppm, and beef corn dogs 120 ppm.”

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