Celiac Disease Awareness

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A group for anyone who wants to increase Celiac Disease awareness.

Members: 25
Latest Activity: Oct 30

"Roughly one out of every 133 Americans has celiac disease, but 97% remain undiagnosed. This means that almost three million Americans have celiac disease and only about 100,000 know they have it."

What is Celiac Disease?
"Celiac disease is an autoimmune digestive disease that damages the villi of the small intestine and interferes with absorption of nutrients from food. What does this mean?
Celiac disease is triggered by consumption of the protein called gluten, which is found in wheat, barley and rye."

-stat and definition from NFCA

More stats - Celiac facts and figures

Celiac PSA - view PSA and participate in 50 station challenge

Take the Celiac Awareness Quiz (on sidebar on this link near bottom)

My blog - Gluten Free Optimist

Discussion Forum

Gluten Free News 4 Replies

Started by Maryland Celiac. Last reply by Maryland Celiac Oct 8.

Ideas to Increase Awareness 6 Replies

Started by Maryland Celiac. Last reply by Maryland Celiac Oct 8.

Help us develop resources for those with Celiac Disease 2 Replies

Started by Gina Rau. Last reply by Maryland Celiac Aug 16.

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Comment by Karen Fine on February 25, 2009 at 6:16pm: Your group looks GREAT Maryland Celiac. :-) I'm so glad to see new faces. For Leslie...I hope you do start your business. There are many great products, but until all the shelves have gluten free food, there just aren't enough! We'll be cheering for you. So far, my very favorite sugar cookie mix is by "'Cause You're Special." It's GF. Have you tried that one? It's easy to make and even the non-gf folks love it!

Comment by celiacsinthehouse on February 24, 2009 at 5:50pm: Saw your post today. What a great idea. Thanks for sharing.
Wendy

Comment by Leslie Olson Zimmer on February 24, 2009 at 3:14pm: At 38 someone said, "do you think you could be allergic to wheat?" nnaaaa, not me, ive been tested, on my arm.. silly me a blood test confirmed... so for 2 years i have thrown 17 years worth of culinary knowledge into developing good wheat free food. i think i am ready to start sharing.. i am making wheat free sugar cookies and a egg noodle. my biggest hurdle is starting a business in this economy, with no capital.. i have faith, and lots of gumption, so i will see where this goes. wish me luck!!

Comment by delightsgal on February 23, 2009 at 1:47pm: Hi mommas, my daughter and I are wheat intolerant, though we lean towards cooking gluten-free. I post healthy recipes and articles geared towards food allergies weekly. (www.thedailydelights.com) Let me know if there is anything you're looking for. Looking forward to learning from everyone and sharing delicious recipes.

Comment by Christine Sargent on February 22, 2009 at 7:29pm: Thank you for the invite and having a place for the gathering of information and like minded, bodied people. I look forward to getting to know you all in the coming days..

Comment by Maryland Celiac on February 22, 2009 at 6:46pm: Be sure to join the first gluten free group on TwitterMoms - Karen Fine's Mom Cooks Gluten Free. It is so awesome that Karen is the author of the kids celiac book "How I Eat Without Wheat".

Comment by Karen Fine on February 22, 2009 at 6:37pm: I'm looking forward to all the great celiac dialogue!!! :-)

Comment by Maryland Celiac on February 22, 2009 at 5:21pm: Welcome to this new group! Please help recruit new group members and share your comments and ideas!