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An Ancient Appeal

Have you heard of “ancient grains”? Amaranth, einkorn wheat, farro (emmer wheat), Kamut (Khorasan wheat), millet, quinoa, sorghum, spelt, and teff, to name a few. If not, you likely will in the future as they have been awarded the designation of being one of the hottest food trends of 2016. The term doesn’t have any […]

WRITTEN BY: Christine Kendle, MS, RDN, LD, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Tuscarawas County, kendle.4@osu.edu

REVIEWED BY: Shannon Carter, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Fairfield County, carter.413@osu.edu

REFERENCES:

  • Oldways Whole Grains Council. Ancient Grains for Today’s Tastes. https://oldwayspt.org/system/files/atoms/files/WG15_AncientGrains.pdf. Accessed April 2017.
  • Webb, Denise. “Hottest Nutrition Trends of 2016: Ancient Grains”. Today’s Dietitian. August 2016. Volume 18, No 8, P 44.
  • Whole Grains Council. Ancient Grains. https://wholegrainscouncil.org/whole-grains-101/whats-whole-grain/ancient-grains. Accessed April 2017.
  • Zeratsky, Katherine. Ancient Grains. Mayo Clinic Nutrition Blog. http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-blog/ancient-grains/bgp-20245680. September 2016.

Gluten Free Eating: Avoid Cross Contact

If someone has a gluten free diet due to medical reasons (wheat allergy, Celiac disease , or gluten sensitivity), even a small crumb of food containing gluten can set off allergic or immune reaction. Some of the ways to minimize this risk are to read labels and contact manufacturers. In addition, you must control for […]

WRITTEN BY: Shannon Carter, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Fairfield County

REVIEWED BY: Jenny Lobb, MPH, RD, LD, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Franklin County

SOURCES:

  • “Cross Contact.” 2016. Beyond Celiac
  • “Dining Out.” 2016. Celiac Disease Foundation.
  • “What is Celiac Disease?” 2016. Celiac Disease Foundation.

Gluten Free Label Confusion

If you have a gluten free diet and have shopped for gluten free foods, perhaps you have been confused by the many variations in the gluten free label. The labeling is regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for most foods except meat and eggs, which are regulated by the United States Department of […]

WRITTEN BY: Shannon Carter, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Fairfield County

REVIEWED BY: Jenny Lobb, MPH, RD, LD, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Franklin County

SOURCES:

  • Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004 Questions and Answers. Nov 2016. US Food and Drug Administration.
  • “Gluten and Food Labeling,” Apr 2015. US Food and Drug Administration.
  • “What is Celiac Disease?” 2016. Celiac Disease Foundation.

Going Gluten Free?

You have no doubt noticed the bounty of gluten free foods available in grocery stores or on restaurant menus. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley or rye. Recently, a gluten-free lifestyle has become an increasingly popular U.S. diet trend. According to a 2015 Gallup poll, approximately twenty percent of Americans are looking to […]

WRITTEN BY: Shannon Carter, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Fairfield County

REVIEWED BY: Elizabeth Smith, M.S, RDN, L.D., Regional Program Specialist, SNAP-Ed Central Region, Ohio State University Extension

SOURCES:

  • “9 Things You Should Know Before Going Gluten-Free” 2016. Celiac Disease Foundation.
  • “Gluten-Free Menu Planning: Budget-Friendly Tips.” 2013. Beyond Celiac
  • “Gluten Free Diet Facts.” 2014. Nutrition 411.
  • “Gluten Free Diet – Overview.” 2016. Beyond Celiac
  • Stevens, L. & Rashid, M. 2008 “Gluten-free and regular foods: a cost comparison.” Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research.
  • “What is Celiac Disease?” 2016. Celiac Disease Foundation.

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