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Beer has historically been made with grains (wheat, barley or rye) containing gluten proteins. In recent years, naturally gluten free beer brewed with alternative grains like sorghum, millet and rice has become available in the marketplace.

There is another new category of beer called “gluten-removed;” these beers are made from barley in the traditional brewmaking style, and are not allowed to be labeled "gluten free" in the U.S., although local state laws may differ when the beers are not crossing state lines. Experts caution against celiacs and those with gluten sensitivity drinking these beers, since no scientifically validated testing yet exists which can adequately detect gluten in beverages like fermented beers.  

A new research study conducted by the Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG) shows that beers labeled “gluten-removed” may indeed not be safe for those with celiac disease. A first of its kind pilot study titled, “The Celiac Patient Antibody Response to Conventional and Gluten-Removed Beer,” was published online by the Journal of AOAC International, and was conducted by GIG at the University of Chicago’s Celiac Research Center. 

Two authors of the study, Cynthia Kupper, CEO of the Gluten Intolerance Group and a registered dietitian diagnosed with celiac disease, and Laura Allred, Ph.D. and GIG's Regulatory and Standards Manager, join Jules on the show to discuss the impetus for the study, how the study was conducted, study results and what this means for celiacs and others sensitive to gluten as they search for safe gluten free products.

When it comes to gluten-free alcohol, many folks have questions about what is safe and truly gluten free. Jules answers your questions in this episode: Gluten Free Beer, Wine & Alcohol.

Myths about gluten in alcohol still abound, but gluten free expert Jules Shepard shares the facts so you can find and enjoy favorite drinks and rest assured they are gluten free. 

Just in time for New Year's Eve festivities, you'll learn the difference between beer, naturally gluten-free beer, and gluten-reduced beer, as well as which liquors are gluten-free (even grain alcohol) and whether all wines are truly safe. Brands, new varieties and what to look for when hosting or enjoying a libation -- tune in and find out how to make your celebrations safe, merry and bright!

For more information, hop to Jules' article on gluten-free alcohol: https://gfjules.com/alcohol-gluten-free/

 

Preparing for Thanksgiving when you're gluten free can seem daunting. Gluten free expert Jules Shepard & her special guest, gluten free author and food allergy expert Colette Martin will take the stress out of it for you!

Jules has written the book on how to have a safe and tasty gluten-free Thanksgiving (ok, technically it was an e-book), and she and Colette have both published cookbooks full of delicious gluten free recipes to make this holiday as delicious and special as it should be. Join these accomplished gluten free bakers as they tackle your gluten free and food allergy fears and help you to enjoy a worry-free holiday centered on family and friends ... and of course great food.

Colette Martin's first book, Learning to Bake Allergen-Free: A Crash Course for Busy Parents on Baking without Wheat, Gluten, Dairy, Eggs, Soy or Nuts (The Experiment, June 2012) features detailed explanations, methods, and crash courses to take both experienced and inexperienced home bakers into the world of baking with alternative ingredients. Her newly-published second book, The Allergy-Free Pantry: Make Your Own Staples, Snacks, and More without Wheat, Gluten, Dairy, Eggs, Soy or Nuts (The Experiment, September 2014) features classic treats and pantry staples that can be made easily and affordably at home. Read more about her titles here.

To read more about Jules' cookbooks, her highly acclaimed book, The First Year: Celiac Disease and Living Gluten Free, and her many e-books (among them her Gluten Free Thanksgiving e-book) hop to her site here.

 

Gluten-free expert, author, coach and celiac advocate Jules Shepard hosts The Gluten Free Voice radio show offering news, interviews with intriguing guests, gluten-free baking tips & otherwise lively conversation.

This week Jules highlights gluten-free Halloween treats that will bring a smile to any child's face! She'll also introduce you to Alison St. Sure, celiac blogger & food allergy mom who annually publishes the list of GF/Allergy-Friendly Halloween goodies that Jules trusts most. Alison will share tips for contacting food manufacturers about ingredients & contamination, & her tips for a safe & tasty Halloween! (Link to Alison's 2015 list here: http://surefoodsliving.com/2015/10/halloween-candy-ingredient-guide-2015-for-gluten-food-allergies/) 

Alison will share how she adapts her family's food to be not only gluten-free, but also dairy, soy, egg & nut-free. Alison documents her family's food adventures on her blog, SureFoodsLiving.com, which was one of the first gluten-free blogs. In addition to writing, 

For years, oats were considered unsafe for those with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity. Over time, we learned that oats in fact do not contain gluten, but they are so heavily contaminated during growth, cultivation, processing and packaging, that they almost always contain too much gluten to be considered gluten free under the FDA's new less than 20 parts per million of gluten standard. 

Thankfully, some growers embraced the idea of a "purity protocol" whereby they would only grow oats on certain fields and they would harvest, process and package these oats apart from any gluten containing grain like wheat, barley and rye. These dedicated gluten free oats have offered a safe, high fiber, nutrient dense food to add into the gluten free diet.  

Recently, some mainstream food manufacturers in the US have begun to offer oat-based products to GF consumers, sold as "mechanically separated" oats, not using the purity protocol. These products are said to test to less than 20ppm gluten and are being labeled as gluten free. Find out what this process entails, the current results of testing these products and the various opinions on its safety during this special episode on oats. Tune in to learn the difference between oats to decide what's safe for your diet and for your family.

Special guest: Seaton Smith of GF Harvest and Gluten Free Oats.

Gluten free expert, author, coach and advocate Jules Shepard hosts the Gluten Free Voice Radio show offering GF news, interviews with intriguing guests, gluten free baking tips and otherwise lively conversation.

Going off to college is an exciting, but daunting experience for anyone. Going off to college when you're living gluten free or have other food allergies can be downright scary. Jules' guest this episode is Beth Winthrop, National Wellness Director for Campus Services of Sodexo. Sodexo Campus Services has over 850 Campus education partnerships in the U.S., and maintains close to 100 million square feet of space, serving 1 million meals a day to more than 5 million college students. For Sodexo, Beth developed the "My Zone" personal pantry, and Sodexo's Simple Servings -- the allergen-safe resident dining option which won Food Management's 2013 Best Wellness Concept.

Beth will explain how Sodexo is serving the needs of celiac, gluten sensitive and food allergy students on campus, and walk through the training their staff and chefs have received to assist students with dietary restrictions. She will also offer tips for choosing the right college or university to meet your health requirements.

For additional information on this topic, see:

FARE resources for College Students

http://www.foodallergy.org/resources/college-students

Gluten Free College Student Toolkit

http://www.celiaccentral.org/college/toolkit/

 

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