Happy Nutrition Month Everyone! Sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, this month is:
“a nutrition education and information campaign created annually in March by the Academy of Nutrition and
Dietetics, formerly the American Dietetic Association. The campaign focuses attention on the importance of
making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. Registered Dietitian
Day, also celebrated in increases awareness of registered dietitians as the indispensable providers of food and
nutrition services and recognizes RDs for their commitment to helping people enjoy healthy lives.”
You can visit their website for more information about the campaign, as
well as links to resources, games, quizzes, and other activities.
This years theme is “Get Your Plate in Shape”. On the nutritional education part of the website there are many suggestions for this, such as making more colorful food options, making healthier options at fast food restaurants or when on the go, and knowing your food labels.
In addition, it also happens to be Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month, you can check out The American Autoimmune Related Diseases Associations website for more information.
Later in the month, hopefully this week, I will share what I am doing to Get My Plate into Shape, but for now here is your weekly news update!
Gluten Free News Round Up- Feb 26th-March 3rd
This article is well written and very informative. it sheds light on the difficulties of diagnosing low grade food allergies, and the connection these conditions have to other diseases and conditions. The autoimmune response for food allergens is described, and the connection to how this can cause inflammation, and thus pain, is discussed.
We often get frustrated about the outcome, or situation of things, before looking at what actually lies behind them. This article does a great job of describing the reasons behind higher costs for organic food, and I for one and happy to make this public! Don’t forget that there is a cause and effect for everything, and food costs are no exception!
Looking at the connection between the two diseases, this study comes to some interesting conclusions. Interestingly enough, those with CD also have IBD ten times more than the control, however those with IBD have CD at rates comparable to the control. I wonder what this says about the two conditions connections with in the body?
I absolutely love the class opportunity discussed in this article! A high school is giving students the opportunity to work with a local university to get hands on field experience with in the realm of the sciences. But what does this have to do with Celiac Disease? Well, the students are working with the university to look at gluten decomposing bacteria found in soil. With the help of professors, students will learn field work, and experiment and research techniques with the ultimate goal of attempting to help develop a pill for celiac disease and gluten intolerance/sensitivity. I am not sure how this would realistically play out, as the autoimmune issue would not be addressed, but it is a great hands on opportunity!
And finally, for your food nerdy pleasure:
Saving Food From the Fridge with Functional and Stylish Storage Alternatives
I love love love this article, and the timeless effective means of storing food. So artistic and functional! These ideas are a great use of science!
Celtic Celiac @ http://celtic-celiac.blogspot.com/