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Celiac.com 07/28/2021 - We get a lot of questions from celiac community members wondering if certain brands and products are gluten-free. One question we see a lot is about baby formula. Specifically, which top brands of baby formula are gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease? Numerous manufacturers make baby formulas, and each product is specifically formulated, so it's important to read labels. That said, it's common for manufacturers to avoid common allergens, so most baby formulas are made without any of the eight major allergens, including gluten. The list here is not meant to be comprehensive or all-inclusive. If we've missed a favorite brand of baby formula, share it in the comments below, and we'll try to get it added to our list. Top brands of baby formula that are gluten-free or made without gluten ingredients include: Babylove Babylove – all stage Baby's Only Baby's Only Organic LactoRelief Formula Baby's Only Organic Formula DHA & ARA Goat's Milk Baby Formula HIPP Organic Formula Loulouka Formula Earth's Best Earth's Best Organic Infant Formula Organic Infant & Baby Formula Organic Toddler Milk Drink Powder Non-GMO Plant Based Infant Formula Gerber (Subsidiary of Nestle) Gerber Good Start A2 Powder Infant Formula Gerber Good Start A2 Toddler Drink Gerber Good Start GentlePro Powder Infant Formula Gerber Good Start GentlePro Ready to Feed Infant Formula Nursers Gerber Good Start SoothePro Powder Infant Formula Gerber Good Start Soy 2 Powder Infant & Toddler Lactose Free Formula Gerber Good Start Soy 2 Powder Infant & Toddler Formula Gerber Good Start Soy Powder Infant Formula Gerber Good Start Soy Ready to Feed Infant Formula Nursers Gerber Good Start Soy Ready to Feed Infant Formula lactose free Gerber Good Start Soy Ready to Feed Infant Formula Gerber Good Start Soy Concentrated Liquid Infant Formula Gerber Good Start Soothe Powder Infant Formula for crying, gas and colic Gerber Good Start Soothe Powder Infant Formula Gerber Good Start Grow Nutritious Toddler Drink Powder Hipp (Germany, Netherlands, UK) Hipp Bio – all stages and Kindermilch Hipp Bio Combiotik – all stages and Kindermilch Hipp HA Combiotik – all stages Hipp Special Comfort Hipp Anti Reflux Hipp Organic Good Night Milk from 6 Months Onward Holle Holle Organic Baby Milk Formula- all stages Holle Goat Milk – all stages Holle Stage 3: A2 Cow Milk Toddler Drink Holle Stage 3: Goat Milk for Toddlers Holle Stage 3: Cow Milk Toddler Drink Lebenswert Lebenswert Organic – all stages Nestle NAN Pro Infant Formula NAN Pro Toddler Drink Plum Organics Plum Organics Organic Infant Formula Rich in Omega-3 and 6, with proper levels of calcium, choline, folic acid, and vitamins D, E, and K. Similac Similac produces a range of gluten-free baby formulas, including Advance Alimentum Pro-Advance Sensitive

Celiac.com 07/27/2021 - Rising costs for gluten-free wholesale ingredients, like rice flour, are driving up prices and leading manufacturers to look for solutions. The solution for some, might lie in changing recipes. Rising prices for gluten-free ingredients Buyers who already pay premium prices for gluten-free foods could find themselves squeezed a bit more, and rising prices for gluten-free bulk ingredients are driving up manufacturing prices. Gluten-free shoppers already pay more for food than non-gluten-free shoppers, but that reality could fast be compounded by rising costs and logistical difficulties. For example, the wholesale price of rice flour, a key ingredient in numerous gluten-free products, like bread and cakes is up more than twenty-five percent, while freight costs are up ten percent. The problem is both lingering, due in part to disruptions caused by the Covid pandemic, and wide-scale, which could pressure companies to alter recipes with cheaper or more readily available ingredients. Shoppers pay higher prices for gluten-free staples The price pressure comes amid a warning by the Food and Drink Federation that food prices are expected to rise up to 5% by the autumn, as worker pay and other costs increase. Two in five people who eat and buy free-from products said they cut back on them “when money is tight," says Kiti Soininen, category director for UK food and drink research for market research firm Mintel. Concerns are that consumers who need gluten-free foods might be forced to make hard choices when buying groceries, and some will simply choose to do without. “Prices are typically noticeably higher than for standard products,” Soininen said. Studies show that only fifteen percent of households earning under under £25,000 buy gluten-free products compared with twenty-three percent in homes with an annual income of £50,000 or more. Read more in the Guardian

Celiac.com 07/26/2021 - Cases of chronic inflammatory autoimmune conditions, such as celiac disease are rising at a rate that concerns many researchers. To better understand the etiology and pathogenesis of celiac disease, especially the role of environmental stimuli, and gut microbiota in connection with the immune system, a team of researchers recently conducted a study, in which they did both cross-sectional and longitudinal analysis of gut microbiota, functional pathways, and metabolites, starting from 18 months before celiac disease onset in 10 infants who developed celiac, compared with 10 infants who did not. The research team included Maureen M. Leonard, Francesco Valitutti, Hiren Karathia, Meritxell Pujolassos, Victoria Kenyon, Brian Fanelli, Jacopo Troisi, Poorani Subramanian, Stephanie Camhi, Angelo Colucci, Gloria Serena, Salvatore Cucchiara, Chiara Maria Trovato, Basilio Malamisura, Ruggiero Francavilla, Luca Elli, Nur A. Hasan, Ali R. Zomorrodi, Rita Colwell, Alessio Fasano, and The celiac disease-GEMM Team. Cross-sectional analysis at celiac onset showed altered levels of six microbial strains and several metabolites between cases and control subjects, but no change in microbial species or pathway levels. Meanwhile, longitudinal analysis showed increased levels of several microbial species/strains/pathways/metabolites before celiac onset. These had previously been linked to autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, such as Dialister invisus, Parabacteroides sp., Lachnospiraceae, tryptophan metabolism, and metabolites serine and threonine. Others, found in reduced levels before celiac onset, are known to have anti-inflammatory effects, such as Streptococcus thermophilus, Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, and Clostridium clostridioforme. They also found previously unreported microbes/pathways/metabolites, including Porphyromonas sp., high mannose–type N-glycan biosynthesis, and serine, that point to celiac-specific biomarkers. The team found clear changes in the gut microbiota, functional pathways, and molecular biochemistry before the start of celiac disease. This finding indicates that this information could be used to improve celiac disease prediction. The researchers hope that by identifying the early warning signs of celiac disease, they may be able to eventually provide preventive interventions to reestablish tolerance and prevent autoimmune disfunction. Read more in PNAS July 20, 2021 118 (29) e2020322118 The researchers are variously affiliated with the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, MassGeneral Hospital for Children, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA; the Mucosal Immunology and Biology Research Center, MassGeneral Hospital for Children, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA; the Celiac Research Program, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA; the European Biomedical Research Institute of Salerno, Salerno, Italy; the Pediatric Unit, Maternal and Child Health Department, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi d’Aragona, 84125 Salerno, Italy; the Cosmos ID Inc., Rockville, MD; the Theoreo srl, University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy; the Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, Scuola Medica Salernitana, University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy; the Pediatric Gastroenterology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy; the Pediatric Unit, Maternal and Child Health Department, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi d’Aragona, Salerno, Italy; the Pediatric Gastroenterology, University of Bari, Bari, Italy; lCenter for Prevention and Diagnosis of Celiac Disease, Fondazione Department and University Hospital (IRCCS) Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy; and the Center for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, University of Maryland, College Park, MD.

Celiac.com 07/24/2021 - We get a lot of questions from celiac community members wondering if certain products are gluten-free. One question we see a lot is about eye drops. Specifically, which top brands of eye drops are gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease? Nearly all top brands of eye drops are manufactured without known allergens, including gluten, and so are regarded as gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease. That said, not all of them are labeled gluten-free. The following top brands of eye drops are either labeled gluten-free, or made without gluten ingredients and considered safe for people with celiac disease. For each entry, we've included a link to the company website, for more detailed information. Bausch + Lomb Bausch + Lomb Advanced Eye Relief Dry Eye Lubricant Eye Drops Bausch + Lomb Lumify Redness Reliever Eye Drops Advanced Eye Relief Eye Wash Advanced Eye Relief Redness (Instant) Advanced Eye Relief Redness (Maximum) Advanced Eye Relief Rejuvenation Alaway Antihistamine LUMIFY Redness Reliever Eye Drops Muro 128 2% Solution Muro 128 5% Ointment Muro 128 5% Solution Opcon-A Antihistamine and Redness Reliever Eye Drops Soothe Lubricant Eye Drops - Hydration Soothe Lubricant Eye Drops - Maximum Hydration Soothe Lubricant Eye Drops - Preservative Free Soothe Lubricant Eye Ointment - Night Time Soothe XP Emollient (Lubricant) Eye Drops - Preservative Free Soothe XP Emollient (Lubricant) Eye Drops - Xtra Protection Bio Tru Hydration Boost Eye Drops Clear Eyes Advanced Dry & Itchy Eye Relief Complete for Sensitive Eyes Relief Complete for 7 Symptom Relief Contact Lens Relief Cooling Comfort Cooling Comfort Redness Eye Relief Dry Eye Relief Itch Relief Maximum Redness Relief Multi-Symptom Relief Natural Tears Lubricant Redness Relief Sensitive Eye Relief Traveler's Eye Relief Triple Action Equate Equate Eye Itch Relief Equate Lubricant Eye Drops for Dry Eye Relief Equate Original Redness Reliever Sterile Eye Drops Equate Restorative Performance Lubricant Eye Drops Equate Restore Plus Lubricant Eye Drops For Lasik Dryness GenTeal GenTeal Lubricant Eye Gel GenTeal Lubricant Eye Liquid Drops Hyalogic HylaTears Lubricant Eye Drops LUMIFY LUMIFY Redness Reliever Eye Drops Optrex Optrex Actimist Double Action for Dry & Irritated Eyes Optrex Intensive Eye Drops Optrex Double Action Drops for Dry & Tired Eyes Optrex Night Restore Gel Drops Optrex Soothing Eye Drops for Itchy Eyes Optrex Multi Action Eye Wash Optrex Hayfever Relief drops Optrex Allergy 2% w/v Eye Drops Optrex Actimist Double Action for Itchy & Watery Eyes Optrex Double Action Drops for Itchy & Watery Eyes Refresh Refresh Digital Lubricant Eye Drops Refresh Digital PF Refresh Lubricant Eye Drops Refresh Optive Refresh Optive Advanced Refresh Optive Advanced PF Refresh Optive Classic Refresh Optive Contacts Refresh Optive Mega-3 Lubricant Eye Drops, Preservative-Free Refresh Optive PF Refresh Plus Lubricant Eye Drops Refresh Relieva for Contacts Refresh Relieva PF Refresh Relieva PF Multi Dose Refresh Tears Rohto Rohto Cool Max Redness Relief Eye Drops Rohto Cool Original Eye Drops Rohto Digi Eye Digital Eye Strain Eye Drops Rohto Dry Aid Lubricating Eye Drops Rohto Eye Drops Optic Glow Rohto Ice Multi-Symptom Eye Drops Thera Tears TheraTears Dry Eye Therapy Lubricant Eye Drops TheraTears Liquid Gel Nightime Dry Eye Therapy TheraTears SteriLid TheraTears SteriLid Antimicrobial Supermart Smart Eyes Systane Systane Complete Lubricant Eye Drops Systane Ultra Lubricant Eye Drops for Dry Eye Symptom Visine Visine A VISINE AC Itchy Eye Relief Astringent/Redness Reliever Eye Drops VISINE ADVANCED Redness + Irritation Relief VISINE Allergy Eye Relief Multi-Action Antihistamine and Redness Reliever Eye Drops VISINE Dry Eye Relief All Day Comfort Lubricant Eye Drops VISINE Dry Eye Relief Lubricant Eye Drops VISINE Dry Eye Relief Tired Eye Lubricant Eye Drops VISINE FOR CONTACTS Lubricating + Rewetting Drops VISINE MAXIMUM ST

Celiac.com 07/23/2021 - Most people with gluten sensitivity or celiac disease have heard about the gluten-free cosmetic line from EpiLynx by Dr. Liia. Their comprehensive line of top quality cosmetics and skin care products are second to none, and in a addition to being gluten-free they are also allergen-free and vegan. Some cosmetics, like lip stick, lip gloss, or mascara, have a much higher chance of getting into your system, and for people with dermatitis herpetiformis this can mean an itchy, painful, and long-lasting rash. This is what makes EpiLynx by Dr. Liia's 3D Black Liquid Mascara an important addition to your gluten-free makeup kit. EpiLynx by Dr. Liia's 3D Black Liquid Mascara uses nylon fibers combined with synthetic collagen fibers to lengthen and thicken your natural lashes to give them a more voluminous, fuller and healthier appearance, without the need of using false eye lashes, and without the use of gluten! As with all of their products, their mascara uses only the best quality ingredients which include synthetic collagen, wax, Brazilian palm glue, and green tea natural fibers. To apply first place a thin single layer of the black mascara tube on your lashes, then apply the 3D Fibers. Their complete line of outstanding gluten-free cosmetics and skin care products can be found on their Web site. Visit their site for more info.

Celiac.com 07/23/2021 - Even with a clear statement by the FDA that all distilled alcohol is gluten-free, we still get a lot of questions about alcohol, and cocktails. Specifically, which brands of alcohol and cocktails are gluten-free. We especially get a lot of questions about gluten-free cocktails with Bombay Sapphire gin. Remember, unless gluten ingredients are added after distillation, all gin is gluten-free, so these recipes can also apply to other gin brands. Helpful Glassware & Barware: Mixing glass with Hawthorn strainer Long twisted bar spoon Measuring device Serrated knife & chopping board Bottle opener Looking for more great gin cocktails? The Bombay Sapphire website has has dozens of classic and custom cocktails for just about any occasion. Here are five great gluten-free cocktails with Bombay Sapphire gin: Classic Bombay Collins Bombay Sapphire freshly squeezed lemon juice and sugar, served long with cubed ice and chilled Fever-Tree soda water. Ingredients: 50ml Bombay Sapphire 15ml Freshly squeezed lemon juice 15ml Homemade sugar syrup 60ml Fever-Tree soda water (chilled & freshly opened) 1 Lemon Wedge Directions: Measure all ingredients (except the soda) into a cocktail shaker. Shake with cubed ice for 5 seconds, then pour entire contents into a balloon glass. Top with chilled & freshly opened Fever-Tree soda water, pour it down a twisted bar spoon to retain as much effervescence as possible. Classic Bombay Sapphire & Tonic Bombay Sapphire lengthened with Fever-Tree tonic water and a squeeze of fresh fragrant lime – bright, refreshing, up-lifting & divine. The ultimate expression of that quintessentially English classic, the ‘G&T’ Ingredients: 50ml Bombay Sapphire 100ml Fever-Tree tonic water 1 Lime Wedge Directions: Squeeze a lime wedge into a balloon glass. Add the Bombay Sapphire then swirl the glass to mix and infuse. Fully fill the glass with cubed ice and stir to chill and mix. Top with 100ml of Fever-Tree tonic water by pouring it gently down a twisted bar spoon to retain as much effervescence as possible. Finally, gently fold/stir with a bar spoon to combine. Bombay Laverstoke Summer Edition Sam Carter’s signature cocktail, the Bombay Sapphire Laverstoke is a happy marriage of MARTINI Rosato, Bottlegreen elderflower cordial, lime wedges, topped with Fever-Tree ginger ale. Not to be missed. Ingredients: 50ml Bombay Sapphire 10ml Bottlegreen elderflower cordial 15ml MARTINI Rosato Vermouth 2 lime wedges -fully squeezed 75ml Fever-Tree ginger ale (chilled & freshly opened) 1 Mint Sprig 1 thin ginger slice Directions: Squeeze two freshly cut lime wedges into a clean Balloon glass then drop in. Measure and pour in the Bottlegreen elderflower cordial, MARTINI Rosato Vermouth and Bombay Sapphire. Swirl well to mix. Fill the glass completely full of good quality cubed ice and stir with a bar spoon to chill. Pour the Fever-Tree ginger ale down a twisted bar spoon (into the spoon end) over the ice and gently stir the cocktail at the same time. 'Fold' to combine the liquids. Bombay Leggero Martini Cocktail This new hybrid cocktail combines your choice of Bombay gin with your choice of MARTINI vermouth, your choice of flavored tonic water & your choice of citrus peel. Ingredients: 25ml Bombay gin of your choice 25ml MARTINI vermouth of your choice 25ml tonic water of your choice Citrus peel disc of your choice glassware and barware Directions: Into an ice filled mixing glass, add the chosen tonic water, MARTINI & Bombay gin. Using a bar spoon, stir all ingredients well for 8-10 seconds. Once chilled, mixed & diluted, strain into a chilled Nick & Nora glass. Garnish by spritzing the citrus peel disc over the top of the cocktail & place on the rim of the glass by cutting a slit ½ way through the peel. Bombay Pomade Unlike the product made for hair, this ‘Pomade’ is a delicious marriage of pomegranate juice, Fever-Tree lemonade, red currants, and Bombay Sapphire gin.

Celiac.com 07/22/2021 - We get a lot of questions from celiac community members wondering if certain brands and products are gluten-free. One question we see a lot is about donuts. Not just donuts, but Dunkin' Donuts. Specifically, is Dunkin' Donuts gluten-free? The short answer is no. None of the food products at Dunkin' Donuts are gluten-free at this time. The perpetually popular donut and coffee chain did try to develop some gluten-free products, including a gluten-free Cinnamon Sugar Donut and Blueberry Muffin, but abandoned that effort in 2014. Even their breakfast bowls don't claim to be gluten-free. That said, Dunkin' Donuts includes sandwiches, bagels, muffins Coffee Fresh brewed coffee is always gluten-free, so feel free to get your coffee fix at Dunkin' Donuts, just don't expect to find a gluten-free donuts. Donuts The donuts at Dunkin' Donuts are not gluten-free. Breakfast Bowls Dunkin' Donuts does not mention gluten in any way on the labels fo the breakfast bowls. Likely not a safe bet for celiacs. Sandwiches The sandwiches at Dunkin' Donuts are not gluten-free. Bagels The bagels at Dunkin' Donuts are not gluten-free. Muffins The muffins at Dunkin' Donuts are not gluten-free. In addition to almost zero gluten-free products, the Dunkin' Donuts includes the following disclaimer on their products that are naturally gluten-free: Please be advised that any of our products may contain, or may have come in contact with, allergens including Eggs, Fish, Milk, Peanuts, Shellfish, Soy, Tree nuts, and Wheat. So, if you have celiac disease, or gluten intolerance, skip Dunkin' Donuts if you're wanting more than coffee.

Celiac.com 07/21/2021 - Even with a clear declaration by the FDA that all distilled alcohol is gluten-free, we still get a lot of questions about alcohol, and cocktails. Specifically, get a lot of questions about gluten-free cocktails with Bombay Sapphire gin. One question we see a lot is about Bombay Sapphire gin. Specifically, is Bombay Sapphire gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease? The short answer is yes. According to the FDA, all distilled spirits, including gin, are gluten-free, so that means Bombay Sapphire and other major gins, even those distilled from grains, are gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease. Gin distilled from gluten-free grains or other gluten-free ingredients contain no gluten ingredients from start to finish, and are naturally gluten-free. Remember, unless gluten ingredients are added after distillation, all gin is gluten-free. As always, read labels, and choose carefully.

Celiac.com 07/20/2021 - It’s summertime, and a picnic is a really fun activity to do at the park or beach. However, when you have food allergies that make you exclude wheat, dairy, eggs, soy, shellfish, and peanuts, planning a picnic can be quite challenging. Nowadays picnics often include dishes like egg salad, tuna salad, macaroni salad, pinwheel sandwiches, and fried chicken. Those are definitely delicious, but if you have celiac disease or allergies there are still many alternatives that you can include in your picnic basket. Here are seven simple suggestions that can help you fill a gluten and allergen-free picnic table: Gluten-Free Chicken and Bean Salad You can roast or grill the chicken, plus use black beans, kidney, chickpeas, and green beans with a dressing of apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, pepper, and lemon. Gluten-Free Garden Tomato Salad You can mix cherry tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, bell peppers, and carrots with a drizzled olive oil, and sprinkle of salt and pepper. Gluten-Free Roasted Potatoes Use multiple colored baby potatoes (purple, red, etc.) with diced onion and garlic mixed throughout. Gluten-Free California Mashers Now, if you happen to be watching your carb intake, then this is a much better choice. All you have to do is find a milk and butter substitute such as Earth Balance or So-Delicious, then boil a head of cauliflower and use a potato masher to finish the dish just like you would make mashed potatoes. Gluten-Free Crispy Kale Chips Buy fresh kale, throw olive oil on it with any spices you want like garlic, onion, cayenne pepper, black pepper, white pepper, salt, etc. Then roast, until it’s crispy! Gluten-Free Guacamole Simply mash two avocados, and add diced tomatoes, red onions. cilantro and some lemon juice, and then grab some corn or kale chips for dipping! Gluten-Free Melon Salad Toss watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew balls together with a squeeze of lemon and lime to balance the sweetness. Then, top it off with ribbons of mint. So, the next time there’s an outdoor event, think about what you can bring to the table, literally!

Celiac.com 07/19/2021 - Many people with celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity claim to suffer from gluten-induced neuro-cognitive impairment (GINI), often referred to as “celiac fog,” "gluten fog,"or “brain fog,” but there have been no good studies, and so there is very little data about the rates and symptoms associated with GINI. A team of researchers recently set out to to understand the neuro-cognitive symptoms associated with gluten exposure in individuals with self-reported celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS). For the study the team had 1,143 with people with celiac disease and 253 with NCGS participate in 9-question online survey. The survey used both forced choice and free-response to get a description of neuro-cognitive symptoms the participants experienced after gluten ingestion. The team coded free-response answers based on the Health-Related Quality of Life Instrument. Nearly nine out of 10 celiacs, and 95% of NCGS sufferers reported symptoms of GINI. In both groups, the most common words used by respondents to describe the symptoms were "difficulty concentrating," "forgetfulness," and "grogginess." Both groups shared similar timing of symptoms, including symptom onset and peak. The free responses for both groups showed that respondents most commonly referred to cognitive, physical, psychological, and overall impact on quality of life. This survey indicates that GINI is common and may be severe in both individuals with celiac disease and NCGS. The team speculates that gluten-related cognitive and physical impairment may be similar to that seen in other autoimmune conditions, such as lupus. The researchers encourage clinicians to include assessment for GINI symptoms in assessments for all celiac disease and NCGS patients. They also call for additional research which includes the development of a patient-reported outcome measure that notes the patients' perceived neurocognitive effects of gluten exposure. Read more in the Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology: May 28, 2021 This study was funded in full by Beyond Celiac. Notes: J.B.E.G.: has served as an unpaid consultant for Beyond Celiac and Takeda Pharmaceuticals and is an employee of Northeastern University. B.A.: is an employee of Northeastern University. K.N.V.: is an employee of Ultragenyx Pharmaceuticals Inc. and owns stocks and shares in Ultragenyx Pharmaceuticals Inc. J.O.F.: is an employee of Cambridge Health Alliance. K.S: is an employee of Johnson and Johnson and owns stocks and shares in Johnson and Johnson. K.A.: is an employee of Beyond Celiac. A.E.: has served as a speaker for the American Academy of Family Physicians and Pri-Med, served as Chair of the Board of Directors for Beyond Celiac and is an employee of EBSCO Inc. (publisher of Dynamed) and Reliant Medical Group. A.B.: has served as a speaker for Takeda Pharmaceutical Company, was an advisory board member for AHRQ, is an employee of Beyond Celiac and owns stocks and shares in Takeda Pharmaceutical Company, Amgen, Pfizer and Merck and Co. D.A.L.: has served as an advisory board member for Beyond Celiac, is an employee of Takeda Pharmaceuticals and owns stocks and shares in Takeda Pharmaceuticals. K.Y. declares that there is nothing to disclose. The research team included Jessica B. Edwards George, PhD; Babatunde Aideyan, MA; Kayla Yates, BS; Kristin N. Voorhees, MA; Jennifer O’Flynn, PhD; Kristen Sweet, PhD; Kate Avery, MPH; Alan Ehrlich MD; Alice Bast BS; and Daniel A. Leffler MD. They are variously affiliated with the Department of Applied Psychology, Bouvé College of Health Sciences, Northeastern University, Boston, MA; Beyond Celiac, Ambler, PA; the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester; Takeda, Cambridge; and the Celiac Center, Division of Gastroenterology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.

Celiac.com 07/17/2021 - We get a lot of questions from celiac community members wondering if certain products are gluten-free. One question we see a lot is about coffee. Specifically, which top brands of canned or bottled cold coffee drinks are gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease? Remember, brewed plain ground coffee is gluten-free, and safe for people with celiac disease. As long as nothing containing gluten is added, then the regular brewed coffee will always be gluten-free. The same is true for canned coffees. Most canned or bottled coffees are made with brewed black coffee, with sugar, and or milk. These will nearly always be gluten-free. Just be sure to read ingredients, and avoid any added gluten. Still for people with celiac disease who want to be sure, many brands are labeled gluten-free. The following brands are either made without gluten ingredients, or labeled gluten-free. They are regarded as gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease: Blue Bottle Blue Bottle Coffee - Bold Blue Bottle Coffee - Bright Blue Bottle Coffee - Cold Brew Blue Bottle Coffee - Organic New Orleans Iced Coffee Chameleon Café Latte Whole Milk Latte Chameleon Cold Brew Cinnamon Dolce Whole Milk Latte Dark Chocolate Oat Milk Latte Espresso Roast Unsweetened Black Cold Brew Coffee Espresso Smooth Black Cold Brew Coffee Maple Oat Milk Latte Medium Roast - Unsweetened Black Cold Brew Coffee Mexican Cold Brew Coffee Mocha Cold Brew Coffee Peppermint Mocha Oat Milk Latte Pumpkin Spice Oat Milk Latte Smooth Black Cold Brew Coffee Tripleshot Black Cold Brew Coffee Tripleshot Vanilla Cold Brew Coffee Vanilla Cold Brew Coffee Vanilla Cold Brew Coffee Chobani Cold Brew Coffee Chobani Dairy Chobani Oat Chobani Pure Black High Brew Coffee High Brew Cold Brew Coffee Black & Bold High Brew Cold Brew Coffee Black Triple Shot High Brew Cold Brew Coffee Bourbon Vanilla Latte High Brew Cold Brew Coffee Creamy Cappucino + Protein High Brew Cold Brew Coffee Double Espresso High Brew Cold Brew Coffee Espresso Triple Shot High Brew Cold Brew Coffee Espresso Triple Shot with Milk & Sugar High Brew Cold Brew Coffee Mexican Vanilla High Brew Cold Brew Coffee Nitro Cold Brew High Brew Cold Brew Coffee Nitro Sweet Cream Cold Brew High Brew Cold Brew Coffee Peppermint Mocha High Brew Cold Brew Coffee Toasted Coconut Latte High Brew Cold Brew Coffee Vanilla Bean Triple Shot Illy Illy Coffee Drink Cold Brew Kitu Super Espresso Kitu Super Espresso Caramel Kitu Super Espresso Hazelnut Kitu Super Espresso Mocha Kitu Super Espresso Original Kitu Super Espresso Vanilla La Colombe La Colombe Caramel Draft Latte La Colombe Cold Brew Brazilian Nitro Nitro Beverage Co.’s Cold Brew Coconut Nitro Beverage Co.’s Cold Brew Espresso Nitro Beverage Co.’s Cold Brew Original Rise Rise - Nitro Cold Brew Original Black Rise - Oat Milk Nitro Cold Brew Latte Rise - Oat Milk Nitro Cold Brew Mocha Rise - Oat Milk Nitro Cold Brew Latte Vanilla Sail Away Sail Away — Nitro, Unsweetened Sail Away — Classic Black Sail Away — Horchata Sail Away — Sea Salt & Caramel Sail Away — Touch Of Sweet Starbucks Starbucks Caramel Starbucks Chocolate Starbucks Coffee Starbucks Doubleshot Energy Coffee Starbucks French Vanilla Starbucks Mocha Starbucks Unflavored Starbucks Unsweetened Starbucks Vanilla Stumptown Stumptown - Cold Brew Suntory Suntory - Boss Japanese Flash Brew UCC UCC Original Blend Coffee UCC Canned and Bottled Coffee Drinks Do you have a favorite brand of cold brewed canned or bottled coffee that we might have missed? Let us know in the comments below.

Celiac.com 07/16/2021 - I’d like to serve a healthy, home-cooked dinner to my family, but it takes too much time. I frequently hear these words from harried cooks who are probably among the 75 percent of us who—at 4 PM on any given day—don’t know what they’re having for dinner that night, except that they want it to be quick and easy. A recent study by the NPD Group ( a market research organization) found that while the majority of Americans say they want to eat healthy—that is, more whole grains, fiber, calcium, and vitamin C and less fat, calories, cholesterol, and sugar—the driving force in their eating habits is convenience. Everyone loves a home-cooked dinner, yet few of us have time to prepare one from scratch. Over the years, I’ve discovered some principles that make food preparation quicker and easier. They’re in my latest cookbook, Gluten-Free Quick and Easy, (Avery/Penguin Group, August, 2007). Here are some excerpts from that book. Planned-Overs Save Time and Reduce Waste While some people turn their noses up at leftovers, smart cooks know that using them in new and different ways not only disguises them, it also saves time and reduces waste. In fact, these clever cooks intentionally create leftovers. However, we call them planned-overs to show that we have definite plans for how we intend to use them again. For example, if I roast a chicken, I automatically know that a couple of days later we’ll have chicken pot pie or some other kind of chicken casserole. The chicken bones immediately go into the stockpot to make chicken broth, which usually simmers during dinner. Later that evening, after the broth has simmered, it goes into the refrigerator to cool—right in the stockpot. The next day, I skim off any unwanted fat and freeze the broth in 2-cup containers. If I have any leftover broth after filling all of my containers, I whip up a quick chicken noodle soup. If there is any leftover chicken meat, it goes into a gluten-free tortilla wrap for a quick lunch. Nothing goes to waste. As you can see, that single roasted chicken determined several meals for later that week. Prepping Ingredients Ahead Sometimes it pays to prepare larger amounts of ingredients that you know you’ll use in the near future. For example, when I buy bacon, I fry the whole package until not quite done and freeze it in heavy-duty food-storage bags. Layered between two paper towels, a slice just takes a few seconds to become crispy in the microwave when I need it quickly for a recipe. Perhaps your recipe calls for a half cup of chopped onion. Why not chop the whole onion and store the remainder in the refrigerator or freezer in a food storage bag? Or, perhaps a recipe calls for a half pound of browned ground beef. Brown the whole pound and freeze the remainder. Need a quarter cup grated cheese? Grate a whole cup and store it for a future pizza (it will grate faster if it’s really cold or slightly frozen and the grater is coated with cooking spray). That way, it’s ready when you need it and you trim precious minutes off preparing a future meal. Suppose you have a recipe that calls for a pound of browned ground beef. Why not buy two pounds and cook both of them, freezing the extra pound for later use in pizza, sloppy Joes, or beef goulash—shaving precious time off food preparation on a busy weeknight. This “extra” technique works for side dishes, too—extra mashed potatoes top a shepherd’s pie later in the week and two cups of cooked rice becomes pork fried rice. Cooked vegetables show up in a couple of days as a hearty soup. Too many apples? Peel, then fry them in a pan with a little butter and cinnamon to cook up some chunky applesauce. Even the preparation of small, seemingly insignificant ingredients can reap time savings. Grate zest from lemons or oranges before you squeeze them—even if the recipe doesn’t call for zest—and freeze it in a container. Wash and dry an entire bag of lettuce, rather than just the amount you need today and store it in a

Celiac.com 07/15/2021 - We get a lot of questions from celiac community members wondering if certain products are gluten-free. One question we see a lot is about alcoholic seltzer, specifically, White Claw. White Claw is an alcoholic seltzer, and most alcoholic seltzers in the US are made by fermenting cane sugar, although sometimes malted barley is used. To make sure you get a gluten-free alcoholic seltzer, it's important to read labels. We recently did an article listing a number of top brands of gluten-free alcoholic seltzers, but the questions just keep coming, especially questions about certain top brands, even brands included on our list. We've already done a separate article on Bud Light Seltzer, which is gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease. Most recently, we've gotten a number of questions about White Claw. So, in the interest of informing those folks, here it is. Is White Claw gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease? If made in the USA, then Yes, White Claw gluten-free and safe for people with celiac disease. According to the White Claw website, "White Claw‌ Hard Seltzer is made with naturally gluten-free ingredients." We've heard that in Canada malted barley can be used, so beware of Canadian made White Claw. Gluten-Free White Claw flavors include: Black Cherry Mango Natural Lime Ruby Grapefruit Raspberry Watermelon Lemon Tangerine Pineapple Clementine

Celiac.com 07/14/2021 - Prior efforts to determine rates of celiac disease in individuals with autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) have shown highly variable data. To get better data and develop a clearer picture of the issue, a team of researchers recently set out to assess rates of celiac disease in individuals with AIH. For their study, the team employed two professional librarians to search PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane and Web of Science Core Collection for entries through February 7th, 2020. Their search turned up nearly 2,500 unique publications that included any of the terms “celiac disease”, “celiac”, “transglutaminases”, “gluten”, “gliadin”, “EMA”, “TTG” and “villous” combined with “autoimmune”, “hepatitis”, “ANA”, “SMA” or “LKM”. The team then conducted a systematic review based on the PRISMA guidelines. They found 31 articles eligible for full-text review, 15 of which were deemed relevant. They included eight publications in their main analysis, using a fixed-effect inverse variance-weighted model, and also determining heterogeneity. Their final analysis included 567 individuals with AIH from eight studies, where they found biopsy-verified celiac disease equivalent to Marsh III in 23 individuals, for a rate of about 4%. The pooled rate of celiac disease in AIH was 3.5%, more than triple the 1% celiac disease rates found in most general populations. When 15 other studies of 1,817 AIH patients were included, where celiac disease had been diagnosed through positive serology without biopsy, the pooled rate of celiac disease was still about 3%. This study shows that celiac disease rates are higher in individuals with AIH compared to the general population. The study team recommends that doctors consider celiac screening in patients with AIH. Read more in Liver International The research team included Linnea Haggård, Ida Glimberg, Benjamin Lebwohl, Rajani Sharma, Elizabeth C Verna, Peter HR Green, and Jonas F. Ludvigsson. They are variously affiliated with the Department Medical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; School of Medical Sciences, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden; Celiac Disease Center, Department of Medicine, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, USA; the Department of Epidemiology, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA; the Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation, Division of Digestive and Liver Diseases, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA; the Division of Digestive and Liver Diseases, Department of Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA; the Department of Pediatrics, Örebro University Hospital, Örebro University, Örebro, Sweden; and the Division of Epidemiology and Public Health, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK.

Celiac.com 07/13/2021 - Good news for our friends down under, as Kellogg's Australia launches new Coco Pops Gluten Free cereal, which combines gluten-free grains of puffed rice with cocoa. Great tasting Coco Pops Gluten Free follows the launch of Sultana Bran Gluten Free cereal earlier in the year. Both cereals are suitable for celiacs and gluten sensitive cereal lovers, and both look and taste just as good as the original Coco Pops. Both Coco Pops and Sultana Bran cereals are endorsed by Coeliac Australia, which is great news for the nearly forty per cent of Australians who regularly shopping for gluten-free products. Looking the deliver top quality and taste to both celiac and non-celiac consumers alike, Kellogg's has "...looked at our favorite brands and created gluten-free versions of Coco Pops and Sultana Bran Gluten Free, ensuring that taste is no compromise when eating gluten-free," said Kellogg’s senior marketing lead Dan Bitti. Coco Pops Gluten Free and Sultana Bran Gluten Free join other Kellogg’s Gluten Free cereals including Corn Flakes Gluten Free, Special K Gluten Free and Kellogg’s Gluten Free breakfast biscuits. Read more at Foodmag.com.au