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Clan Celiac NewsletterIssue #149 January 21, 2010Copyright 2010 by Clan All rights reserved. Subscribers may print copies of this newsletter for others to read or send copies to their friends as long as the ENTIRE publication is printed or sent along with all copyright notices and attributions. Sending and/or printing excerpts is not allowed without written permission. Clan LLC does not vouch for the accuracy of information provided in letters to the editor or in columns and news stories written by those not employed by Clan LLC. Neither does Clan endorse any opinions that may be expressed. Opinions and information provided in letters to the editor or in columns that appear in this newsletter belong to the respective letter writers and columnists. To learn more about celiac disease, visit us online at: <http://www.clanthompson.com/>To subscribe to this newsletter: http://www.clanthompson.com/celiacsite/news_subscribe.htmlTo unsubscribe: http://www.ymlp85.com/unsubscribe.php?celiacnews****************************In this issue: 1. News: GASTROENTEROLOGISTS STUDY MIND/BODY TECHNIQUES FOR TREATING CD2. Where To Find Gluten Free "Stuff"3. The Cook's Corner: CHEESY CORN CHOWDER4. Ask the Cook: HOW CAN I MAKE GF HAMBURGER BUNS?5. Announcements: CLAN THOMPSON RELEASES NEW CANADIAN FOOD SMARTLIST UPDATE 6. This Month's Mini-List: FOOD7. Ask Clan : IS THERE A MAGIC QUESTION TO ASK?8. Letters From Our Readers****************************1.

GASTROENTEROLOGISTS STUDY MIND/BODY TECHNIQUES FOR TREATING CD(CHICAGO) – For adults and children diagnosed with celiac disease, the only treatment is a gluten-free diet, which can be very challenging. Gastroenterologists at Rush University Medical Center are conducting a new study to see if mind/body techniques could help patients with celiac disease adhere to the very strict diet. Celiac disease is a lifelong digestive disease affecting children and adults. People who have celiac disease cannot tolerate gluten, a protein found in almost all food products as well as medicines, vitamins and lip balms. Gluten can damage the small intestine and interfere with absorption of nutrients from food. "Eating even a small amount of gluten can damage the small intestine," said Dr. Ali Keshavarzian, vice chairman of medicine and gastroenterologist at Rush. "The damage will occur in anyone with the disease, including people without

noticeable symptoms."Hidden sources of gluten are sometimes additives such as modified food starch, preservatives and stabilizers made with wheat. Also, many corn and rice products are produced in factories that also manufacture wheat products, and can be contaminated with wheat gluten."The purpose of this study is to determine whether participation in one of two mind/body courses can help patients cope with the restricted diet," said Keshavarzian. "It can be very hard and stressful for people with celiac disease to stick to a gluten-free diet." In order to heal existing intestinal damage and prevent further damage, individuals diagnosed with celiac disease must avoid gluten for the rest of their lives. Patients have to be trained by a health professional on how to read ingredient lists and identify foods that contain gluten in order to make informed decisions when grocery shopping or eating out. "Going to restaurants or

dinner at a friend's house can pose dangers to a person with celiac disease," said Keshavarzian. "It can really impact a person's quality of life."For most people, following a gluten-free diet will stop symptoms, heal existing intestinal damage, and prevent further damage. Improvement begins within days of starting the diet. The small intestine usually heals in three- to six-months in children but may take several years in adults. A healed intestine means a person now has villi that can absorb nutrients from food into the bloodstream.### Patients enrolled into the Celiac disease and mind/body study at Rush will be randomly assigned to two course assignments for eight weeks. Patients eligible for the study must be over 18 years of age, have received a diagnosis of celiac disease in the past four weeks or within two weeks of starting a gluten-free diet, and have not previously attempted a gluten-free diet. For more

information about the study or to enroll, contact Dr. Sunana Sohi at 312-942-1551 or Sunana_Sohi@....ABOUT RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER: Rush University Medical Center is an academic medical center that encompasses the more than 600 staffed-bed hospital (including Rush Children's Hospital), the ston R. Bowman Health Center and Rush University. Rush University, with more than 1,730 students, is home to one of the first medical schools in the Midwest, and one of the nation's top-ranked nursing colleges. Rush University also offers graduate programs in allied health and the basic sciences. Rush is noted for bringing together clinical care and research to address major health problems, including arthritis and orthopedic disorders, cancer, heart disease, mental illness, neurological disorders and diseases associated with

aging.****************************2. Where To Find Gluten Free "Stuff"PLACE YOUR AD HERE AND REACH OVER 9,450 SUBSCRIBERS...and even more readers since subscribers share our newsletter with their family and friends.Ad Rates are as follows:Up to 25 words: $12.50 for one insertion Between 26-50 words: $25.00 for one insertion Between 51-100 words: $37.50 for one insertion Between 101-150 words: $50.00 for one insertion 10% discount offered for 3 month, prepaid ad (any size).All ads must be prepaid. Payment must be received two days before the publication date in order to be included in that month's issue. Our newsletters are published on the 6th and the 21st of each month.AD REQUIREMENTS: Ads are text only, no graphics. Ads must be received via email two days before our publication date. Advertisers with multiple insertions are free to change their ad whenever they want,

as long as new copy is submitted two days before publication. FOR MORE INFO, email: celiac@... and put the words CELIAC NEWSLETTER ADVERTISING in the subject line.****************************3. The Cook's Corner: CHEESY CORN CHOWDERby Connie SarrosIt’s winter and, depending on where you live, it’s probably cold outside. Nothing warms you up like a hot bowl of soup. Below is a recipe from the book "Gluten-Free Cooking for Dummies" available at amazon.com: www.amazon.com/Gluten-Free-Cooking-Dummies/dp/0470178108/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8 & qid=1249869807 & sr=8-5. 4 strips bacon1

tablespoon olive oil1/2 cup minced onions1/4 cup minced green pepper1 clove garlic, minced10-ounce box frozen corn, thawed2 1/2 cups gluten-free chicken broth1 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon dried thyme1 ½ cups half-and-half1 tablespoon cornstarch1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheeseIn a large saucepan, fry the bacon until it is crisp. Drain the bacon on paper towels and set aside. Add the oil, onion, green pepper, and garlic to the bacon drippings in the pan. Saute the vegetables slowly, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes or until they’re soft but not browned. Add the corn, broth, salt, pepper, oregano, and thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil, and then reduce the heat. Cover and simmer for 2 minutes. In a medium bowl, whisk together the half-and-half and cornstarch. Stir it into the corn mixture. Cook the

soup over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens slightly (about 6 minutes). Do not allow the mixture to boil. Crumble the bacon and then stir in the bacon pieces and cheese until the cheese is completely melted.NOTE: If you like spicy hot foods, add 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper to this chowder for extra pizzazz.****************************4. Ask the Cook: HOW CAN I MAKE GF HAMBURGER BUNS?(Editor's Note: Connie Sarros is the author of five gluten-free cookbooks, the "Newly Diagnosed Survival Kit", and the DVD "All You Wanted To Know About Gluten-free Cooking". See her website for more information about her books: www.gfbooks.homestead.com. Readers are invited to submit their gluten free cooking questions to Connie at celiac@.... The words "ASK THE COOK" must appear in the subject line or your email may be filtered as "spam".)---Connie, I’ve tried all kinds of recipes for gluten-free bread and finally came up with one that my family loves. I would love to make hamburger buns and rolls, too, but the dough is much too loose to form. Any suggestions how I can get buns and rolls from this bread dough? , there’s a really easy way to make buns and rolls from loose bread dough. Cut off the top and bottom of tuna fish cans then wash the rings well. Spray the rings with cooking spray, and then set them on the baking sheet. Spoon the batter inside the rings and proceed with the rising and baking as you would with the bread, cutting down on the amount of baking time. Cut the finished product in half and you have just made hamburger buns.

For rolls, you can use muffin tins. Connie---Hi Connie, I read somewhere that mushrooms are grown on wheat. Are mushrooms safe for a celiac to eat? Yes, , most mushrooms are safe to eat. Occasionally oyster mushrooms are grown on wheat straw, but this is rare. The two most popular mushrooms in the U.S., button mushrooms and shitake mushrooms (also called black forest mushrooms) are grown in tree logs with sawdust. Connie****************************4. AnnouncementsSend your announcement for FREE POSTING to celiac@....CLAN THOMPSON RELEASES NEW CANADIAN FOOD SMARTLIST UPDATE January 16, 2010: A new Canadian food SmartList was released. Information on 448 products was updated and 26 new products were added to our list. For more info, or to

try a FREE demo, visit our store at: www.clanthompson.com/celiacstore---NOW YOU CAN FOLLOW CLAN THOMPSON ON TWITTERhttp://twitter.com/clanthompson****************************6. This Month's Mini-List: FOODManufacturers of the following products reported them to be GLUTEN FREE in the USA when we called them in December and January. Haagen-Dazs Superpremium Frozen Yogurt: Dulce de LecheHaagen-Dazs Ice Cream Bars: Vanilla and Dark ChocolateOriginal Sin Hard CiderA Taste of Thai Peanut Noodles Quick MealA Taste of Thai Red Curry Noodles Quick MealDairy Queen DQ Fudge Bar - no sugar addedPediaSure - Orange CreamFinlandia Vodka - limeMalt-O-Meal Cereals (fruity dyno-bites)Luksusowa Potato VodkaMonster

Energy Drink - KhaosWelch's 100% Grape JuiceBlue Diamond Almonds - Oven Roasted - cinnamon brown sugarStarburst Jelly BeansWild Cherry Pepsi - reg. Or dietSmucker's Sundae Syrups - chocolate flavorColumbus Fire Roasted Cured Pork LoinGluten Free Creations Chocolate Donuts4UClan 's Celiac SmartLists are a series of programs which make it easy to find gluten information on thousands of items. All information is verified and we include a "Comments" field to provide even more information. Versions are available for Windows, Macs, SmartPhones, iPhones/iPod Touch, Palms, Pocket PCs and Blackberries. For more info, or to download a FREE DEMO, visit our store at www.clanthompson.com/celiacstore.****************************7. ASK CLAN THOMPSON(Editor's Note: This column will address questions about ingredients

and questions about which brands are "safe" to use. Submit questions to celiac@... and please make sure the subject line reads ASK CLAN THOMPSON or your email may be filtered as spam. PLEASE NOTE: Questions submitted to ASK CLAN THOMPSON may appear in this newsletter and/or be used in an Ask Clan video and distributed online. By submitting a question, you are agreeing to let us use it. If you do not wish your question to be considered for our newsletter or video, then you should not submit it. Questions will appear with the writer's first name only and no other identifying info.)---Hi Lani, Have a question about contacting companies. I recently tried to find out if a company's meats were GF. I was told they are all GF, but then I found out that oats are used in some sausages. When I called to ask if they tested for gluten

or how they knew their products were GF, no one could answer me. What do you do when this happens. Is there a magic question to ask? Anne Hi Anne, Asking the right questions is important, as you've discovered. Unfortunately, some manufacturers don't understand that oats are only gluten free if they are uncontaminated by wheat grown/processed in the same facility. Celiacs who do choose to eat gluten free oats need to be checked by their doctor as some celiacs seem to react to oats, as well. Mainstream manufacturers are not likely to be using certified gluten free oats in their products, and products containing mainstream oats are NOT gluten free.Aksing if they test for gluten or how they know their products are gluten free are good questions. If the person you're speaking with can't answer your questions, you should ask to speak to their supervisor or someone who can. When you get them on the line, you should first ask any questions you

have, then express a concern about the fact that they said products with oats are gluten free. I always express concerns AFTER I ask my questions because I've found that if I express my concern first (unless that's the only reason I'm calling), a manufacturer sometimes gets nervous and won't answer any questions at all. I feel it's best to get as much information as possible first and then express concerns. Their answers may clarify your original concern...or raise new concerns that you can then add to the list.I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions. Lani****************************8. LETTERS FROM OUR READERSTia from Canada wrote in response to our Ask Clan article last month, where we stated that Lea & Perrins Worchestershire Sauce is gluten free, according to the manufacturer. We neglected to say that this was in the USA. Tia reminded us that formulations can change from

country to country and that IN CANADA, Lea & Perrins Worchestershire Sauce is NOT GLUTEN FREE because it contains malt vinegar. Thanks, Tia! _____________________________Change email address / Leave mailing list: http://ymlp85.com/u.php?YMLPID=gbjbhhgsguebqwgPowered by YourMailingListProvider