Gluten & Fibro Free

The Easter bunny will be making his visit soon, leaving all kinds of sweet treats. To find out what candy is safe for us gluten intolerant individuals, please visit MyGlutenFacts.com for an updated list. Items on the list are marked with the indicators below:

Cleaned Production Line (CL)
These products do not contain any gluten but are made using the same equipment as products that do. The manufacturer assures us that they consider gluten a top allergen and therefore clean the equipment between runs to ensure that these products are safe from cross-contamination.

Dedicated Production Line (DL)
These products do not contain gluten and are made with machinery that only processes foods without gluten. The manufacturer assures us that they consider gluten a top allergen and therefore take the necessary steps to ensure that these products are safe from cross-contamination.

Dedicated Facility (DF)
These products do not contain gluten and are made in a building where there is no gluten in any other product.

I’m glad to see that one of my favorites, marshmallow peeps are still gluten-free, even the chocolate dipped chicks. Yummy! As always, please be sure to read the ingredients on the package. For example, some companies outsource the production of their candy and so the special run Easter candy may be safe while the regularly sold candy is not (or vice versa). Also some of the Cadbury eggs are safe, and some are not because they have been manufactured in different facilities. So just keep an eye on those ingredients before indulging. I hope you all have a safe and Happy Easter!

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On Tuesday – September 21, 2010 the Gluten-Free Girl, Shauna James Ahern, and her esteemed husband, the Chef, are releasing a new cookbook. I can hardly wait to see this new book. Order your copy today!

Until the book arrives at your doorstep, Amazon is offering a sneak peek at a few of the recipes:
Smoked Salmon and Tomato Napoleon
Warm Rice Salad
Multi-grain Waffles

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Can behavior therapy help reset the pain threshold for those of us that suffer from Fibromyalgia? Dr. Dennis Ang talks about three approaches to managing the Fibro pain in this brief interview that appeared in the Indy Star on March 25, 2010.

More information on Behavior Therapy:

1. New York Times Health Guide (2/22/2009)
2. University of Maryland Medical Center (12/29/2008)
3. National Fibromyalgia Association (10/01/2005)

Research, Resources Behavior Therapy, CBT, Fibro, Fibro flare, Fibromyalgia

Spring is in the air and I am looking forward to this year’s farmers market more than ever. While I am waiting, I’ve been doing research on other local available fresh foods in Indiana. I found this great resource on Going Local.

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