http://www.mondaysceliac.com

This is great public service announcement that helps educate people about Celiac Disease.

This another great video with the “Celiac Diva” Lauren-Lucille and Schar’s resident gluten-free expert Anne Roland Lee. The Better Without, Episode 2: Gluten-free Shopping

Their shopping trip discusses which sections of the grocery store contain items that are almost always gluten-free (including the produce, fresh meat/poultry, and dairy products). and they then take a trip down the gluten-free aisle and help you identify what you should be looking for from gluten-free products. They also discuss what it means to be ‘dedicated gluten-free’ and the importance of always checking the ingredients.

Larger Gluten Free Portions

This is an easy to prepare meal using Betty Crocker Asian Beef Helper.

Ingredients:
3 lbs skinless boneless chicken breasts.
1 Box Betty Crocker GF Asian Beef Helper Mix
1 Box De Boles GF Rice Penne

Directions:
- Brown 1.5 lbs of chopped chicken breasts in two separate pans.
- Add 3 cups of water to each pan.
- Add 1.5 cups of De Boles GF Rice Penne to each pan.
- Add half of the BC GF Asian Beef Helper Mix to each pan.
- Mix ingredients and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover each pan, and simmer 20 minutes mixing occasionally.

This another great video with the Celiac Diva where a representative from Schar presents a common sense approach to getting started with a Gluten Free diet.

Starting A Gluten-Free Life with Schar and the Celiac Diva

National Foundation for Celiac Disease Awareness

The National Foundation for Celiac Disease Awareness is holding a free webinar on August 25th:

Importance of School Nurse Education &

How-To Strategies for Parents of Gluten-Free Kids
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This is a wonderful interview by Lauren-Lucille Vasser of The Celiac Diva with Mary Waldner of Mary’s Gone Crackers about Mary’s journey from Celiac Disease to owning her own Gluten Free Company. Lauren-Lucille has a lot of great gluten free information on her website http://www.theceliacdiva.com. Also checkout Mary’s Gone Crackers products at your local GF store.

I am reposting information from 1in133.org who needs your help in supporting the Celiac Disease Community. Click on the 1in133 cake icon to go to their site and donate.
Thanks,
Monday

Some people (maybe even the government?) think gluten free is a fad. They’re the ones who’ve never been sick, or watched helplessly as a loved one suffers the affects of gluten contamination. Only a massive show of support from the individuals, organizations and companies that comprise our community will give us the visibility – the credibility – to raise our collective concern about gluten-free food labeling. Here are 4 ways you can help.

Getting the attention of lawmakers and the FDA is no small task. Neither is building the world’s tallest gluten-free cake. You can help us defray these costs, and help fund the celiac community’s advocacy efforts lead by the American Celiac Disease Alliance (ACDA), with your secure, tax-deductible contribution. Please give in increments of $11.33; we recommend $11.33 for each of your family members who eat gluten free and would benefit from clear gluten-free labeling laws. To make your support public, and to be listed as an event Sponsor, simply make a donation of $133 or more.

Sign the petition.
There’s power in numbers; we need your name on the growing list of concerned people adding their names to our petition. It’s quick and painless. Raise your voice with ours and join the community to make a difference – sign today! When you’re done, please encourage everyone you know to take a minute to do likewise.

Send a letter to the FDA.
There’s nothing like a torrent of emails to get someone’s attention! Everything’s automated at the link below. We’ll direct your letter to the Powers That Be, and you’ll feel good about having participated in your democratic right to self-governance.