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Gluten Free Lexington (GFL) is the central Kentucky chapter of the national Celiac Disease Foundation. We use support programs, restaurant outings, special events, & other strategies to create public awareness of celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, and wheat allergies. We offer support to all those following a gluten free diet. To learn more about GFL, click here. Or, just join us at our next activity!
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University of Maryland Confirms
Existence of Gluten Sensitivity
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Dr. Alessio Fasano and the Center for Celiac Research provide the most important breakthrough in nearly 10 years, for those concerned with gluten related disorders or the gluten free diet. Click to learn more.
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Here's The Sandwich Bread
You've Been Dreaming Of!
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Katz Bread Comes To Lexington!
Katz Gluten Free! - Buy Now At
Good Foods Market & Cafe
click here
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Roasted Dungeness Crab (Gluten-Free)
From Alaska to Mexico, winter means crab season. Dungeness crabs get their name from the town of Dungeness, Washington, where they were first harvested commercially. They are known for having sweet, tender meat.
Celiac.com Podcast Edition - Episode 47 - Celiac Disease and Gluten-Free Diet News
Welcome to Celiac.com Podcast Edition Episode Forty Seven! In this episode we talk about a better bread, the world’s largest apple tart, GI cancer risk, a mother’s battle with the government over care for her daughter, the adrenals and black bean burritos!
People with Celiac Disease Face Higher Risk of Thyroid Autoimmune Disorders
A team of researchers recently conducted a prospective controlled study
on a gluten-free diet and autoimmune thyroiditis in patients with celiac
disease.
BOLD Organics Gluten-Free Pizzas
BOLD Organics offers four varieties of premium pizza that is gluten- and
dairy-free, where 85% of the ingredients are certified organic. Their
signature sauce is blend of organic tomatoes and carefully chosen
organic herbs and spices that will literally wake up your taste buds.
The all-natural rice flour crust crunches with a texture achieved from
an alternative mixture of organic baking ingredients.
Holiday Pumpkin Bread (Gluten-Free)
During the holidays I find myself missing certain holiday foods
terribly. The one that really gets me is pumpkin pie. No matter what
anyone says, it’s just not possible to make a gluten-dairy-sugar-free
pumpkin pie and call it a pie...
Yehuda Gluten Free Matzo-Style Squares
Traditionally, Matzo (also known as Matzah or Matza) is an unleaved bread that is eaten during the week long Jewish holiday known as Passover; however I just found an amazing gluten free Matzo that I will be sure to have on hand year round.
Celiac Disease? Gluten-free Beer Okay, but Beware of "Low-Gluten" Beers
A number of breweries have been labeling certain of their barley-brewed beers as 'low gluten." The breweries have contended that the brewing process eliminates or reduces the gluten content in beer to levels that make it acceptable for people with sensitivity to gluten.
What You Need to Know About False Gluten-Free Labeling
Over the last decade, many companies are adding
labels to their products like: "gluten-free," "low gluten," "no gluten,"
"no gluten ingredients used," "naturally gluten-free" and "celiac
friendly." To many celiacs and individuals with gluten intolerance, the
idea of companies labeling products without gluten is refreshing. To
experts on celiac disease and gluten intolerance, the gluten labeling
currently happening in the United States is frightening.
No Milk? No Gluten? No Problem!
Wheat is the most popular grain in the United States and is found in a
multitude of products. We are taught from young that milk helps our
bones grow strong. So what do people do who cannot safely consume these
products? They eat very well!
Disabled B.C. Woman with Celiac and Other Diseases Battles Government for Care
A Canadian woman is fighting a battle with the government of British Columbia to protect the services that allow her 18-year old daughter to live at home in Quesnel, B.C., with 24-hour care — much of it provided by Shelley McGarry herself.
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All information on this web site Copyright © 2008 by Gluten Free Lexington. All rights reserved. This web site is intended to provide basic information about gluten-related disorders, and the gluten free diet. Gluten-related disorders include gluten intolerance, Celiac Disease/Dermatitis Herpetiformis, and wheat allergies. The information contained herein is not intended to provide, nor does it constitute, medical advice. Dietary changes based on information on this web site should not be initiated without first consulting a physician. Celiac (or coeliac) disease is also commonly referred to as celiac sprue, or non-tropical sprue. It should not be confused with gluten intolerance or wheat allergy, which are separate medical conditions. Gluten Free Lexington also serves Frankfort, Georgetown, Richmond, Nicholasville, Versailles, Winchester, Paris, Harrodsburg, Lawrenceburg, Mt. Sterling, Danville, Lebanon, Berea and all surrounding areas.
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