Gluten-Free Resources
"Quinoa" - a gluten-free alternative to wheat-based food products
The following resources are helpful to those, who have recently been diagnosed with celiac disease, know a family/friend with the condition, or want to learn about gluten-free options to maintain a healthier lifestyle. Listed below are print resources, well-known and highly-regarded organizations, as well as electronic resources, all of which are free and accessible through the Ann Arbor Public Library system, or a personal computer with internet connection.
The First Year: Celiac Disease and Living Gluten-free: an Essential Guide for the Newly DiagnosedAuthor: Jules E. Dowler Shepard
This book is a great resource for individuals, who have just been diagnosed with celiac disease. The author suffers from the same condition, and provides a first-hand account of her own experience. The book will walk a reader through “first year” of living with the disease once they’ve been diagnosed. It provides an explanation about the side effects of the disease on your body and what to eat or what not to eat to improve your condition. The book also lists support groups and tips for eating out at restaurants.
Gluten-Free Made Simple: Easy Everyday Meals That Everyone Can EnjoyAuthors: Carol Field Dahlstrom, Elizabeth Dahlstrom Burnley, and Marcia Schultz Dahlstrom
The authors of this book compiled and created the recipes because a family member was diagnosed with celiac disease. The book provides easy to make, gluten-free recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and has photos to guide, with step-by-step instructions. The trick is using special flour when creating dishes like pizza, pancakes, or cookies, and the authors lists companies that make special products for making gluten-free dishes. This resources is especially helpful because it teaches its readers how to read ingredient lists, and what to look for, or to avoid when grocery shopping.
Complete Gluten-Free Diet and Nutrition GuideAuthors: Alexandra Anca and Theresa Santandrea-Cull
The nutrition guide provides a 30-day meal plan and 100 recipes for individuals that have been diagnosed with celiac disease. The book goes into detail about the body’s physical reaction to food that contains gluten or protein found in bread-like products. The authors also included tips for grocery shopping, and preparing a kitchen for gluten-free cooking. For instance, they suggest using different appliances, pots/pans, and utensils when cooking to decreases the chances of cross-contamination.
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Gluten-Free Living MagazineGluten-Free Living lists delicious recipes and provides the most up to date gluten-free products that are available in most grocery store.
GOVERNMENT & FOUNDATIONSNational Digestive Disease Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC)
NDDIC is an “information dissemination service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). The government regulates this site and so has access to and knowledge of most research/information on celiac disease. Because the information provided is brief, I would normally suggest this resource to individuals needing “basic” knowledge about the disease. It is a great way to start if a friend of family member has been diagnosed, and you want to stay updated on the definition/causes of the condition. NDDIC also provides a list of credible associations and foundations that provide more in depth resources for those that actual have celiac disease.
National Institute of Health (NIH) Celiac Disease Awareness Campaign
The mission of the NIH Celiac Disease Awareness Campaign is to give “current, comprehensive, science-based information about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of celiac disease.” This website is also a great resource for those that do not have the disease, but are living with someone that is affected. Further, more in-depth educational reading material, as well as information about NIDDK-funded research, and the Campaign Newsletter keeps visitors informed with the most up to date knowledge about celiac disease.
Celiac Disease FoundationCeliac Disease Foundation video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5Li-H360Gs
The Celiac Disease Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides educational resources and promotes awareness of celiac disease by collaborating with the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The website provides information about the cause and symptoms of celiac disease, as well as, information about living a healthy "diet and lifestyle." One of the most notable features on the Celiac Disease Foundation website is their Gluten-free Resource Directory, which allows visitors to navigate through categories of food choices to find gluten-free options. They also introduce new gluten-free products distributed in grocery stores throughout the U.S.
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National Foundation for Celiac AwarenessThe NFCA is a non-profit organization founded to improve and quicken the diagnosis of celiac disease and "gluten-related disorders". This is a great website for those, who have little to no prior knowledge of celiac disease. NFCA provides "patient information," for those that have been recently diagnosed, and "training and education," for health-care or food-industry professionals. Helpful resources are given to those that are living with celiac disease in their home, and the site also has "news and updates," which reveals the most up to date information about the condition.
e-RESOURCESCeliac Central: Bits and BitesThe Celiac Central blog is written by the staff of the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness. The blog includes personal stories and struggles with celiac disease, and nutritional material, which will provide helpful information with those that have been recently diagnosed with the condition.
Athletes for AwarenessThe blog acts as a helpful resource for athletes that have celiac disease, or have switched to a gluten-free lifestyle. The blog also provides information about high-profile athletes who are going (or have gone) through the same life-style transition.
Travel the World with KimKim Koeller's blog shares what she has learned from years of travelling with a gluten allergy. In her blog, she gives insightful information about where a person can find healthy, gluten-free alternatives within different countries.
Hold The GlutenThis podcast allows individuals to stay updated with gluten-free information on the go. The program airs twice a month on Thursdays, hosted by individuals with personal gluten-free experience, and is free!
Gluten MorganThe Gluten Morgan vlog, a series of video-blog episodes, is hosted by Karen Morgan, from Blackbird Bakery. She gives step-by-step instructions, which shows viewers how to make delicious, gluten-free goodies.
Gluten Morgan video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZDYGSmnLkM
Yahoo! Groups: Ann Arbor
Local residents of Ann Arbor created a Yahoo! Group to stay connected and support individuals that have celiac disease or are maintaining a gluten-free diet. Visitors can join and asks questions about the disease, share recipes, or stories, but mostly importantly stay connected to a local person, who shares the same gluten-free lifestyle goal.
Whole Foods Market - Blog PagesVisit the Whole Foods Market's blog pages to find useful information about their gluten-free products with nutritional information, their Gluten Free Bakehouse, recipes, and more.
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