Aldi's rolling out A TON of gluten free items. Find out when they will be available!

Aldi's is my favorite grocery store because they offers their own inexpensive gluten free line. I have been buying their gluten free items for years and I have never had an issue.

Well, you can imagine my happiness when I found out they were unveiling more GF items.
Along with their breads, cheesecakes, pretzels, mixes and more, they will be adding the following items:

• Chocolate Frosted Donuts
• Ravioli
• Skillet meals
• PB&J bites
• GF Linguini
• More bread items
• Croutons
• Empanadas

These items will be in every Aldi's store as of May 8.

Get your reusable bags ready! May 8th will be here before you know it. And like I said, this Celiac has NEVER had an issue with their brand LiveGFree.

You have Celiac Disease. Does that mean your kids have it too?

If you have Celiac Disease and you recently had a child, you may be wondering if you passed the disease onto your child. After all, we all know that Celiac Disease is an inherited autoimmune disease. I inherited Celiac Disease from my grandmother.

Now that I have a child of my own, one of the first things I worried about is that I passed the Celiac gene to him. I told my son's pediatrician that Celiac does run in the family and that I have it. I expressed general concern that my son might have the gene. My son's pediatrician told me that they usually do those types of tests in a few years, so it's something they will probably test for when he turns 3, unless symptoms become present (luckily, he's been handling gluten foods pretty well).

Anyways, I did some research on genetic risks and found out that the general incidence of Celiac Disease is around 1%. If there is a family history of Celiac (and if a first degree relative has been officially diagnosed with it), the likelihood of your child developing it ranges from 4-16%.
If you have Celiac and you're a new parent, it's advised that you continue your regular appointments and screenings.
It is also advised that you do not remove gluten from your child's diet before testing. As you all know, removing gluten from your diet before being tested will give you an inaccurate result. With CD, you don't want your kids to have an inaccurate test result.

What tests will they do on your child?

• tTG
• EMA
• DGP
• Total serum IgA
• Endoscopy to confirm diagnosis

What about genetic testing?

• All testing will do is determine whether your child has the genes needed for Celiac Disease development.
• Also, a positive result does not mean that Celiac is present. One-third of the general population has the Celiac genes. All it means is that the illness could develop, and if you have the illness, your child will need to be screened regularly.
• A negative genetic test result means that your child does not have Celiac Disease.  

Mamas, whatever the case may be, hang in there. Be strong for your child. You got this.

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Study suggests that we are paying 2 to 3 times more for "gluten free" food that still contains gluten.

Last week, I wrote about how those of us who are gluten free are unknowingly buying food that still contain a dangerous about of gluten in it. As if that was infuriating enough, when you add the cost that we already pay for our food, it's enough to have steam actually come out of your ears.
Researchers studied 5,600 food tests over the course of 18 months. The results came back that 1 in 3 food items were not gluten free, meaning, it tested ABOVE 20ppm.

Over 5 years ago, a law was passed that companies who want the GF label had to test under 20ppm. The simple fact that these errors continue to happen is just putting those of us with Celiac Disease at risk for serious complications (cancer, infertility, osteoporosis, death).

Look, I know a small portion of us can be overbearing with having to be completely GF. However, these food issues are playing with our lives. None of us want to be sick, and we certainly don't want to die from complications related to Celiac Disease.
I really hope that food companies and restaurants get their act together.
Also, I have a sense of humor and I try to be positive and make light of situations. However, this situation isn't funny.

One third of gluten-free food contain gluten, study finds.

If you have Celiac Disease, or a gluten sensitivity, dining out at restaurants these days may seem like a dream come true. With more restaurants offering gluten free options, it is making it easier to dine out....or is it?

A study, published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology, found that gluten resides in 32% of restaurant foods marked gluten free. It was also found that 52.3% of GF pizzas contain gluten, and nearly 51% of GF pastas contain gluten. The researchers tested the food with the Nima device, which uses a small sample of food to detect gluten.

While this may seem shocking and somewhat criminal, the USDA law that grants manufacturers the ability to label packaged food GF if it tests under 20ppm, does not apply to restaurant foods.

My Two Cents
I highly urge you all to speak to your waiters about their GF options. With Celiac Disease, you can't take any risks. I also recommend that you stick to 100% GF restaurants. I will be posting about random GF restaurants across the country.

source:
https://nypost.com/2019/04/19/almost-a-third-of-foods-labeled-gluten-free-contain-gluten-study-finds/

 

100% gluten free restaurant opening in Louisville, KY.

If you are gluten free and living in the Louisville, Kentucky area, a new 100% gluten free restaurant is coming your way. Silly Axe Cafe will be located at 2216 Dundee Road, where the old DiOrio's Pizza and Pub used to be.

The menu will feature pasta salads, quesadillas, and multiple assortments of sandwiches. ALL will be gluten free. Those of you who are wondering if the place can be trustworthy, I have some good news for you. The owners maintain a gluten free diet due to allergies. The owners are also thinking about adding some GF favorites to the menu (fried chicken and mac & cheese).

Read on to learn more about this gem of a restaurant:
https://www.courier-journal.com/story/money/louisville-city-living/2019/01/25/gluten-free-restaurant-silly-axe-cafe-opening-louisville-highlands/2667223002/

My Two Cents
I wish I were in Louisville. I would practically LIVE in a place like this!
If you live in the Louisville area and you check out this restaurant, let me know how it is!