Monday, September 7, 2009

Stonyfield Farms Yogurt

Not only is it delicious, but it is Certified Gluten Free! I do love me some Stonyfield Farms yogurt. My mom introduced me to the Oikos Greek Yogurt, also made by Stonyfield Farms....it isn't yet "certified" gluten free...but it is gluten free (and they are in the process of getting it certified). I've eaten it numerous times and been fine. Read the label for yourself to be sure ;), but I am telling you....it is gluten free. Also, you can print out coupons for their yogurt products.....http://www.stonyfield.com/coupons/new_coupon3.cfm. Their yogurt tends to be a little pricey, so the coupons are great.

Gluten free, organic, delicious, healthy...what more could you want?! :) I have a bunch of Stonyfield Farms yogurt in my fridge (as always!) and so should you :)

Sunday, September 6, 2009

Dr. Stephen Wangen

I love this guy! I have his book, Healthier Without Wheat, that is all about non-celiac gluten intolerance (which is what my doctor believes I am presenting with). I found a powerpoint of a presentation he gave online, which is great...and explains things very simply.

Basically...people with celiac disease represent a SMALL percentage of the overall population of people who have gluten intolerance. Gluten intolerance is not a less-severe form of celiac disease....it can cause all of the same signs/symptoms/issues. Basically the only difference is that you do not have "villous atrophy"....but you still have a host of other issues. There are 130+ issues that can be caused by gluten intolerance. It's crazy!!

Here's a link to his blog: http://ibstreatmentcenter.blogspot.com/
 
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