Fish oil supplementation in pregnancy and food allergy
June 18, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Fish oil supplementation in pregnancy and lactation may decrease the risk of infant allergy
The reported increase in the incidence of allergic diseases over the last decade has prompted a number of research studies aimed at identifying treatments and potential strategies of prevention. Now, a new study published in Acta Pediatrica by researchers from the Linkoping University (Sweden), suggests that Maternal intake of omega-3 (through fish iol supplementation) may decrease the risk of food allergy and eczemas during the first year of life in infants with a family history of allergic disease.
To conduct the study, the swedish researchers recruited one hundred and forty-five pregnant women, affected by allergy themselves or having a husband or previous child with allergies. Half of the women received the supplementation (omega-3 fatty acid, corresponds to a meal of approximately 100 g salmon daily) during pregancy (25th week of gestation onwards) and lactation (first 3-4 months of breastfeeding), whereas the other half received placebo (a daily capsule for the same period.
Their results showed that the risk of developing food allergy in the first year of life was reduced 10 times in the children whose mother received the supplements. The prevalence of eczemas was also lower for the children whose mothers received the supplements. These results highlight the importance of an appropriate nutrient intake of omega-3 during pregnancy, but please not that you should never take any dietary supplements and undergo dietary changes – especially during pregnancy and lactation – without consulting a health professional.
Complete adherece to gluten-free diet still low
June 18, 2009 · 10 Comments
The proportion of celiacs following a strict gluten-free diet is still low, a new study reports Read more
GFCF Cranberry Oatmeal Bars
June 18, 2009 · 1 Comment
This is a grea recipe from Jennifer, from the Gluten-free Expo Blog (and the Founder of the Gluten-free Cooking Expo), who kindly gave us the permission to publish it here. The recipe is a gluten-free, casein-free modified version of a recipe from Cooking Light Magazine (November 2008 edition).
They make a very yummy treat. As a special tip, Jennifer says that, after cooled, she cuts them up into squares and individually freezes them. When frozen, they don’t crumble.
Ingredients
Crust
1 cup GF flour blend (Bob’s or Better Batter Flour work well)
1 cup GF oats (Gifts of Nature work well)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 tablespoons margarine, melted
3 tablespoons orange juice
Filling
1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
3/4 cup soy sour cream
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons gluten free flour blend
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1 large egg white, beaten
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 325. Combine the flour and next five ingredients in a medium bowl. Mix in the butter and juice and stir until moistened slightly. Reserve 1/2 cup of the oat mixture for the toppiing. Press the remaining mixture into a 11×7 baking pan, coated with cooking spray.
Combine the cranberries, sour cream, sugar and remaining ingredients in a bowl. Stir well. Spread the cranberry mixture over the crust. Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the cranberries. Bake at 325 for 40 minutes or until the edges are golden. Cool completely in pan.
Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Cindy Barr, Jan Gautro, Leigh Ann Ross
A new social network for Celiacs
June 18, 2009 · Leave a Comment
GlutenFreeFaces.com: A new social network for Celiacs and individuals living gluten-free
A new social network – GlutenFreeFaces.com - dedicated exclusively for Celiacs and the gluten-free lifestyle has just been launched. It is similar to Facebook, with the important difference that everything on the network is gluten-free! There you can share recipes, stories, information, search gluten-free blogs, create your own groups, upload photos and videos, join discussion groups, connect with Celiacs in your area and even chat live with other gluten-free individuals from around the globe. The social network was launched less than a month ago and is growing really quickly. Chad Hines, the founder of GlutenFreeFaces.com, explains, “after living with Celiac for almost 20 years, and visiting a seemingly infinite number of doctors, I understand the frustration and confusion that happens upon being diagnosed with Celiac. Therefore, I wanted to create an online community where gluten-free individuals from around the world could gather to share information, stories and recipes with one another.”
If you would like to find out a little more information about this great online community before you become a member (it’s free to join), there is a quick 1:23 minute video on the home page.
Research status of the GFCF diet in the treatment of autism
June 18, 2009 · 2 Comments
The current research status of the gluten-free, casein-free diet in the treatment of autism Read more
Gluten-free Cooking Expo
June 16, 2009 · Leave a Comment
If you are a celiac, a parent of an autistic child, or living the gluten-free lifestyle for other reasons, don’t miss the 2009 Gluten Free Cooking Expo!
