Nutrition Tidbits Podcast - Nutritionist Shelley Case Gives Us the Lowdown on gluten-free eating


Show:	Is a Gluten-Free Diet Right For You?
Host:	Gloria Tsang, RD
Guest:	Shelley Case, RD

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Length: 8:32

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There are a lot of misunderstanding and myths out there when it comes to what a gluten-free diet means. If you are told to go on a gluten-free diet, the amount of information to wade through can be overwhelming. Nutritionist Shelley Case, author of Gluten-Free Diet: A Comprehensive Resource Guide, gives us the lowdown on gluten-free eating.

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http://www.glutenfreediet.ca/

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Posted by Helen on 2009-10-14 09:34:54

What about oats? Don't oats have gluten in them?

Posted by T.O.P. on 2009-10-14 10:38:09

Interesting to hear. I have been on a gluten free diet (among other things) since I had my daughter 28 months ago. My daughter has also had to be on a gluten free diet for the last 8 months. We both have severe cases of celiac! My daughter also suffers from severe allergies to dairy, eggs, red meat, pork, chicken, casein, soy, sweet potatoes, msg and so on. I have been working with a dietitian since we found out about these allergies when she was 20 months old. I have to say that the labelling in Canada is HORRIBLE! So many things that contain wheat dont say it (peanut butter is one of them!!! We only use PC brand all natural peanut butter made with just peanuts! It's the only one that seems to be gluten free!)This was very helpful, and I am now exploring Shelley's website!

Posted by Sharon on 2009-10-14 12:39:54

Oats don't contain gluten but most oat products are processed in plants that are not gluten free. The label would have to state that they were gluten free or processed in a gluten free plant/area to ensure the product wasn't exposed to gluten.

Posted by Helen on 2009-10-14 12:56:22

Well that's good to hear! There is so much conflicting information out there, it's almost impossible to know!

Posted by manuel Romano on 2009-10-14 13:49:29

I don't know much about about it, which is the reason I' ve subscribed to this site. I like very much about what this author has said. In the last part when she said: "The very helpful part that a lot of people find extremely useful is I have over 3,100 gluten-free speciality products listed by category and company name. I also have a directory of more than 270 US, Canadian and ......." at the end of the article, should be a kind of free public information, for all those people that have no access to her publication includind access to library. She should provide this as a free service. thanks

Posted by Leah McGrath, RD, LDN on 2009-10-14 14:06:25

I'm hearing more lately about a fecal test for gluten intolerance - is this valid?

Posted by Jennie on 2009-10-14 17:44:06

I would like to know if there is a fecal test too. Does anyone know?

Posted by Catherine on 2009-10-18 19:58:22

What is the name of the blood test that you've recommended? I am thinking of getting one done as I think I may be gluten sensitive, too. Thank you.

Posted by minn on 2009-10-20 21:25:34

thank you for the info on gluten this is such a difficult diet am very depressed on this but it is the best thing for me. have been diagnosed with this 7 years ago and now it came back to haunt me! now i do need to get on this diet you do give great info thankx !! recipies on sea food wood be appreciated thankx again very helpful minn

Posted by Resveratrol on 2009-10-23 21:49:25

Take good diet become healthy man. . Thank you for sharing information with us.

Posted by Shelley Case, RD on 2009-10-27 20:35:33

The most sensitive and specific blood screening tests for celiac disease are IgA tissue transglutaminase (TTG) and IgA endomysial antibody (EMA). These screening tests can be helpful however the only definitive way to confirm the diagnosis of celiac disease is a small intestinal biopsy where at least 4-6 biopsy samples are taken. Stool(fecal) testing for celiac disease has not been validated in peer review medical journals. It is not a recommmended test for diagnosis of celiac disease.

Posted by Shelley Case, RD on 2009-10-27 20:41:08

Oats do not contain gluten however most oats are cross contaminated with wheat, rye and barley during growing, harvesting, transporting and processing. However, there are a number of companies producing pure, uncontaminated oats that are grown on dedicated fields and use dedicated equipment. For more specific information about gluten-free oats check out my website at glutenfreediet dot ca and click on about gluten-free diet and then oats.

Posted by Premium White Pro on 2009-11-08 22:35:11

always interesting to know about these kind of things .I always know about health tips .And my search have ended .So thank you for sharing such great information.