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Melina Young on Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Thursday, August 04 2011
On Tuesday, August 2, the FDA posted a news release announcing that they are reopening the comment period for the gluten free food labeling rule. The basic information in the release explains that the FDA is looking into having the guidelines be more stringent for allowing a label announce that it is "Gluten Free." The proposal does not want... Read more
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Melina Young on Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Tuesday, July 19 2011
Finding quick and easy food on the go can be a real hassle when you have Celiac Disease. Fast food is generally a no-no, the fries are cooked in the same oil as breaded chicken nuggets and it seems that everyone in the world likes to add wheat to their seasonings for no apparent reason. Ok, I have finished that particular rant...for now.
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Melina Young on Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Monday, July 11 2011
Technically? No. Celiac disease is not a wheat "allergy" or even a gluten "allergy" for that matter. According to the Celiac Disease Foundation:
"Celiac Disease is not a food allergy - it is an autoimmune disease. Food allergies, including wheat allergy, are conditions that people can sometimes grow out of. This is not the case with Celiac... Read more
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Melina Young on Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Tuesday, May 31 2011
When I was first diagnosed with celiac disease, I couldn't even count the number of people on one hand who said to me, "Oh my gosh, you are going to lose so much weight!" or "I wish I was told I could never eat bread again, I'd be so skinny. I'm so jealous!"
I must admit that at first, I thought I would have this sort of reaction. I... Read more
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Melina Young on Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Tuesday, May 17 2011
Novak Djokovic has become a force in the tennis world recently. He has won the last 37 straight matches, with seven titles - including multiple wins against tennis giants Federer and Nadal. This is not his first season and previously he was much less than exemplary in the sport. This change from zero to hero is causing countless outcries from fans... Read more
