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Graduate of Cornell School of Hotel Administration MS in Bio/Nut, RDN, LDN, AFMCP Former paramedic, chef, baker, ski patrol leader, Master Trainer- MenuTrinfo and AllerTrain, Director- Board of Directors, National Celiac Association, In private practice

International Celiac Disease Symposium

The bi annual ICDS is being held in Chicago next week. It won’t be back in the U.S.for many years, perhaps 15 years. Here is the info: ICDS 2013 Chicago The global conference for everyone who is interested in the … Continue reading

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FDA Defines Gluten Free

FDA Defines Gluten Free The FDA has issued a final ruling about which foods can be labeled gluten free. Manufacturers must comply by August 5, 2014. The gluten limit has been set at 20 ppm (parts per million). A food … Continue reading

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15th International Celiac Disease Symposium

This is big and very important. This is an annual symposium but will not be back in the U.S. for many years, perhaps 15, if ever. There are two tracks, one for scientists and medical specialists, the other for the … Continue reading

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National Cheesecake Day-Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cheesecake

Tomorrow, 30 July, is National Cheesecake Day. Why not make and serve something special that will WOW your guests. Make sure to save a piece for yourself. It is gluten free but no one will object or know the difference. … Continue reading

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What I Want You to Know About Celiac Disease

What I want you to know about Celiac Disease by inspiredrd on May 24, 2013 This is a very raw post that I wrote a couple months ago after being “glutened”. I was frustrated and sad, and this is what … Continue reading

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Celiac/Gluten Free Support Group of Western Mass

Our bi monthly Northampton Gluten Free meeting is this Wednesday, 7pm. The meeting is free, Do come, bring a friend, significant other and/or family member. It is ok if you are just interested in the topic, are someone’s support, or … Continue reading

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Lesley University vs. Federal Court gluten free decision

This decision establishes Celiac Disease and Gluten Syndrome, Gluten Enteropathy, Non Celiac Gluten Disease and allergies as disabilities under the American Disabilities Act (ADA). Read on with this press release from the Celiac Sprue Association. Justice Department Settles with Lesley … Continue reading

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Celiac and Gluten Free Procrastinators Xmas Present Ideas Here

Hi, if you have not shopped for Christmas presents or have run out of ideas, let me tell you about four books that are great reads and are of great interest. The first is The Gluten Free Edge by Bronski … Continue reading

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Easter Candy-Gluten Free list

Hi, here is some Easter Candy advice from Janet Rhinehart, Houston Celiac Support Group’s April email, quoting the Gluten Free List http://www.myglutenfacts.com/events/gluten-free-easter-candy-list/ The Good News…(a summary of mainstream Easter candies that are GF (see above link for even more): Easter … Continue reading

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Celiac, Gluten Intolerant, Wheat Allergic and interested parties

Bi monthly support groups meetings as follows: Important Dates for Celiac, Gluten Intolerant, Wheat Allergic Patients and Interested Parties: 18 January 2012, Western Mass Celiac Support Group meeting, 7pm-830pm. Come early to open network. Meet at First Congregational Church, Middle … Continue reading

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