Latest Gluten Stories

BOSTON, May 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Holidays are a popular time to dine out, but for many families that have one or more members who suffer from dangerous food allergies or disorders such as celiac disease, finding a restaurant chain that can accommodate their needs can be a challenge. That's why UNO® offers one of the nation's most comprehensive gluten-free menus, as well as nutrition information centers in restaurant lobbies that offer complete information on every dish. "With Mother's and...

New research published in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology suggests that striking a balance of intestinal microbiota could play a role in early stages of celiac disease-related immune responsesDietary changes that include probiotics and/or prebiotics (found in some foods) may help alleviate the severity of celiac disease for some patients. According to a new research study appearing in the May 2010 print issue of the Journal of Leukocyte Biology, differing intestinal bacteria in celiac...

DIMMITT, Texas, April 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Schneider Industries, Inc., (www.schneiderind.com) announces the orderly negotiated sale of a complete, turnkey milling facility in Dimmitt, Texas, according to Dan Rosenthal, Chief Operating Officer. "This is a turn-key operation," Rosenthal said. "The secured creditor has authorized Schneider Industries to sell all equipment, the building, a 26-acre parcel and 1,200 acres of dry farm land. This wet corn milling facility is capable of producing...

ORLANDO, Fla., April 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Homer L. Hartage, President of Nuchia Foods Corporation, will speak at Drexel University's Goodwin College on April 7th, 2010. Hartage will address students studying hospitality and food science. Faculty and community leaders interested in the development of gluten-free alternative flour will also attend the lecture. Hartage was invited to speak after Dr. Handel, PhD, discovered the company products. Hartage said, "This is an opportunity to get the...

HICKSVILLE, N.Y., March 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Along with the opening pitch at Citifield, the New York Mets home opener marks the beginning of ballpark fare for all consumers - even those afflicted by Celiac disease, thanks to a new gluten-free food cart sponsored by Kozy Shack®. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100324/NY75558) A partner of the Mets since 2008, and official pudding of the team, all Kozy Shack® puddings and gels are gluten-free and will now be available along...

Recent research findings indicate a possible connection between virus infections, the immune system and the onset of gluten intolerance, also known as celiac disease. A research project in the Academy of Finland's Research Program on Nutrition, Food and Health (ELVIRA) has brought new knowledge on the hereditary nature of gluten intolerance and identified genes that carry a higher risk of developing the condition. Research has shown that the genes in question are closely linked with the human...

The occurrence of gluten intolerance in the Finnish population has doubled in the past twenty years. In the early 1980s, about one percent of adults in Finland had gluten intolerance, but the figure has since gone up to two percent by the 2000s."We've already seen a similar trend emerge earlier on where allergies and certain autoimmune disorders are concerned. Screening has shown that gluten intolerance occurs in 1.5 percent of Finnish children and 2.7 percent of the elderly. The higher...

SARASOTA, Fla., March 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Boar's Head, a leader in developing fine deli products that respond to consumers' health and wellness concerns, announces an initiative to reach the growing number of Americans now following a gluten free way of life. "Gluten Free with Boar's Head," is reaching out to gluten free followers with news that Boar's Head meats, cheeses and condiments are, and always have been, gluten free. "Gluten Free with Boar's Head" provides kitchen-tested gluten...

New research has identified four aspects of immune system disturbance which lead to the development of celiac disease. Nearly 40 different inherited risk factors which predispose to the disease have now been identified. These latest findings could speed the way towards improved diagnostics and treatments for the autoimmune complaint that affects 1 in 100 of the population, and lead to insights into related conditions such as type 1 diabetes.David van Heel, Professor of Gastrointestinal...

 For adults and children diagnosed with celiac disease, the only treatment is a gluten-free diet, which can be very challenging. Gastroenterologists at Rush University Medical Center are conducting a new study to see if mind/body techniques could help patients with celiac disease adhere to the very strict diet.Celiac disease is a lifelong, digestive disease affecting children and adults.  People who have celiac disease cannot tolerate gluten, a protein found in almost all food products...