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Archive for July, 2011

Today Show Video: Sugar-Free Foods Can Cause Bloating

Friday, July 29th, 2011

Sugar alcohols, including maltitol and sorbitol, are some of the many causes of bloating shared by nutritionist Joy Bauer on the Today Show. Sugar alcohols are found in many sugar-free foods. Here is a quote from Joy’s website about sugar alcohols.

Secondly, sugar alcohols, another class of sugar substitutes that includes sorbitol, maltitol, and mannitol, are common IBS triggers. If sugar alcohols cause you digestive discomfort, steer clear of all food, drinks, candy, and gum that contain them.”

Watch this video for more information about hidden and obvious causes of bloating.

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10 Great Gluten-Free Resources

Friday, July 29th, 2011

Are you looking for gluten-free restaurants, gluten-free ingredients, celiac disease facts, or gluten-free support groups? These great gluten-free resources will be helpful for anyone who eats gluten-free, especially people newly diagnosed with celiac disease.

1.     Celiac Disease Foundation (CDF)
The site has many gluten-free resources, including a list of celiac centers throughout the United States.

2.     Gluten-Free Dietitian
Tricia Thompson, MS, RD provides a plethora of resources, including books and a directory of dietitians specializing in celiac disease.

3.     Gluten-Free Drugs
When you are wondering if an over-the-counter medicine or prescription drug is gluten-free, this regularly updated website, which is maintained by a clinical pharmacist, is invaluable.

4.     Gluten-Free Faces
This global gluten-free social network with over 9,000 members is like a gluten-free Facebook. Chat, join groups, ask questions, and share recipes.

5.     Gluten-Free Living
Gluten-Free Living has a terrific magazine, website, and blog with the latest news, gluten-free ingredients, label reading, and more.

Gluten-Free Living Magazine

6.     Gluten-Free Travel Site
It is now easy to travel and safely eat gluten-free, thanks to the countless reviews of restaurants, cruise ships, and hotels on the Gluten-Free Travel Site.  Also, view a handy list of gluten-free menus at chain restaurants.

7.     Gluten-Free Works
Cleo and John Libonati created this popular website, which has many blog posts, nutrition resources, and a directory of celiac support groups.

8.     Harris Whole Health Celiac Disease and Gluten-Free Videos
Three experts explain many aspects of celiac disease and eating gluten-free.

9.     National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA)
Whether you are looking for celiac disease symptoms, gluten-free news, gluten-free blogs, or international celiac support groups, NFCA has it all on their comprehensive website.

10.  University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center
Read fact sheets about celiac disease, download a new 75-page free e-book, and request a free gluten-free care package for people newly diagnosed with celiac disease.

Do you have a gluten-free resource to share? We would love to hear from you, so post a comment below, and join us on the new NuGo Gluten Free Facebook page. View all of the NuGo Gluten Free Bars.

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