Charlottesvilli Celiac Support Group - Meeting Highlights

September 25, 2004 – Dr. Alan Dalkin: Osteoporosis

 December 4, 2004 – Holiday Bash

Highlights from the July 31st Meeting

Thanks to all the members who participated in a great meeting. We reviewed the NIH Consensus Statement on Celiac Disease, new celiac research, developed new ideas for advertising our support group and best of all, talked about food.  The upcoming meeting on September 25th will feature Dr. Alan Dalkin, who will speak on osteoporosis.  In addition, this upcoming meeting will be a gluten-free potluck. Please bring a dish and the recipe to share.

Member News
Ellen Gwynn, long-term member, wishes to talk with anyone with experience with celiac disease and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL).  Please contact her directly at: 434-295-4681.
For more information about CLL, click here:http://www.cancer.gov/cancerinfo/pdq/treatment/CLL/patient/

Craving a big bowl of pasta?  Members shared their favorite pre-packaged gluten-free pasta mixes.  One unanimous winner was Amy’s Rice Mac n’ Cheese. Here is a list of all the gluten-free products by Amy’s Kitchen, Inc. http://www.amyskitchen.com/products/Amys_Gluten_Free.pdf  bowlofpasta

Celiac Updates

Eatin’ Good in the Neighborhood   

  • There is no need to fret over finding gluten-free foods at Outback Steakhouse.  They have an entire menu devoted to gluten-free meal options.  Paper copies will be provided at the upcoming meeting. For a sneak preview, go to:http://www.outbacksteakhouse.com/ourmenu/pdf/glutenfree.pdf
  • Do you wish you were JUST gluten-intolerant?  The reality is many of you have other dietary restrictions, such as low-sodium or carbohydrate-controlled.  FoodChoices.com, a division of the Gluten-Free Pantry, recently launched a new site catering to those with multiple food allergies. FoodChoices.com makes it easy to find suitable foods for special diets with its convenient search tool. Please read ingredients lists carefully to be sure that these products will meet your dietary needs
  • We found the gluten…..
    President Bush signed the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act into law.  Manufactures are now required to clearly state when a product contains any of the eight major food allergens: milk, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, wheat and soy. Here is a summary of the bill:
    http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d108:S741:@@@L&summ2=m&

Upcoming Events

With the last meeting of 2004 approaching, we would appreciate any ideas for the location of the holiday meeting.  We anticipate having a holiday meal with a $10 gift exchange.  Please direct any restaurant preferences to anc3x@virginia.edu or 434-982-3293.

Where in Virginia is the Celiac Support Group?  Do you live for a day at Busch Gardens or Kings Dominion?  Do you desire more community involvement?  Grocery Store tours?  Culinary demonstrations?  We need your input about next year’s meetings.  Please provide suggestions anc3x@virginia or 434-982-3293.

Resources

Wonder where you are going to find your next great new gluten-free recipe?  Look no further!  The chefs at www.glutenfreeda.com can help others with gluten intolerance return to a better life of cooking and eating. For a small monthly fee, enjoy full-color recipes, on-line cooking classes, gluten-free product reviews and much more.  Join today!

Every celiac needs a copy of Shelly Case’s Gluten Free Diet: A Comprehensive Resource Guide. This comprehensive guide is available from us at any of our celiac meetings for $12.00.

 *Addendum: This edition (2003) no longer available as of  July 2006*

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