Dr. Wangen to speak in March

“HEALTHIER WITHOUT WHEAT”

Dr. Stephen Wangen, the Gluten Free Doctor to speak in Western Oregon

March 2010

Join Dr. Stephen Wangen for a walk through his new book, Healthier Without Wheat: A New Understanding of Wheat Allergies, Celiac Disease, and Non-Celiac Gluten Intolerance.

Guests to any one of these talks will be introduced to how and why people react to wheat and gluten, and the numerous symptoms (over 200!) that can be associated with gluten intolerance. Also discussed will be the various tests available to determine intolerance. In particular, Dr. Wangen will focus on non-celiac gluten intolerance, a highly underestimated condition.

Healthier Without Wheat will help you simplify the complex world of gluten intolerance so that you can determine whether or not gluten is affecting your health. This thorough, yet easy to read book will give you a better appreciation for the wide range of issues and symptoms related to gluten intolerance, and provide insight for screening and diagnosing this now common condition. An excellent resource for anyone new to wheat intolerances as well as those experienced with living wheat-free.

Dr. Wangen will be available following each talk to answer questions, meet guests, and sign copies of his book.
Western Oregon Speaking Engagements, March 2010

Eugene, OR
Thursday, March 11, 6:30 p.m.
Lakewood Clubhouse, 1800 Lakewood Court
Contact: Diane Connely, dianecon@comcast.net or 541-343-0459

Salem, OR
Friday, March 12, 6:00 p.m.
Marco Polo Global Restaurant, 300 Liberty Street, Pringle Park Plaza
Dinner included, $15 per person. Reservations and pre-payment required.
Mail checks to: Mid-Willamette Valley GIG, P.O. Box 13886, Salem, OR 97309
Contact: Kristen Klay, kristenklay@yahoo.com or 503.581.3884
or Becky Crooke, beckycrooke@gmail.com or 503-393-2043

Portland, OR
Saturday, March 13, 10:00 a.m.
Emanuel Hospital, Room 1075
Contact: Lisa Shaver, lisashaver@yahoo.com or 503.222.1315

Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America

Oregon IBD Connections 2010 for Crohn's & colitis patients, loved ones & healthcare professionals

Saturday Feb 27, 2010

• Check-in: 11:45am
  
• Talks: 12pm - 4:30pm
  

Free admission and light refreshments.

University of Portland - Buckley Center Auditorium

5000 N. Willamette Blvd, Portland, Oregon

Speakers:

• Duane Webb, MD - IBD Therapies
  
• Judy Collins, MD - Common Questions about IBD
  
• Steven Sandberg-Lewis, ND - Alternative Testing & Treatment
  
• Amy Wang, MD - Extraintestinal Manifestations of IBD
  
• Malissa Warren, RD - Managing IBD with Diet & Nutrition
  

Crohn's & colitis patients, relatives, friends and members of the healthcare community are welcome to attend!

Please register online:

www.cfca.org/chapters/northwest/#events - or - Call the Northwest Chapter toll-free 877-703-6900

Fw: Gluten Free Taste Fair at the New Whole Foods Market Hollywood District‏

I wanted to make sure that you knew about the upcoming gluten free taste fair at Whole Foods Market's Hollywood location on Saturday FEB. 27th from 1-4pm or until they run out. Be sure to get there early! In addition they are going to have a gluten free pizza, pasta, and salad lunch for a $5 donation to the Whole Planet Foundation.
It’s the first one at their new store location, hope you all can make it!



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For more information please contact:
Megan Hornbeak
Marketing and Community Relations Specialist
Whole Foods Market Hollywood District
4301 NE Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97213
503-284-2644 x260
fax 503-284-2645

Is genetic testing adequately sensitive?

Spinach Vinaigrette contains undeclared wheat

Cousins Products, LLC, Issues An Allergy Alert On Undeclared Egg, Soy, And Wheat In Spinach Vinaigrette


Company Contact:
Jack Cousins
985-871-8797



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 4, 2010 – Cousins Products, LLC, of Covington, LA is voluntarily recalling the following Spinach Vinaigrette in 16 oz. jars.

This product is being recalled because it contains egg, soy, and wheat, and was distributed in packaging that did not reveal the presence of these ingredients. The product is manufactured using bread crumbs which contain these allergens. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg, soy, or wheat run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

This product was distributed through retail establishments in Louisiana and southern Mississippi and through internet sales to Texas, Florida, Illinois and Virginia from June 2009 until present.

There have been no reported illnesses to date.

The above omission was found during a routine inspection performed by the Louisiana Department Health and Hospitals, Office of Public Health, Food & Drug Unit. Distribution of these products has been suspended while we correct the labels to include all ingredients.

Consumers who have questions or purchased the product may contact Jack Cousins at 985-871-8797, Tuesday-Thursday, 10 am - 2 pm, for information and return instructions.

A letter of recommendation

I've come across a new place that opened 2 weeks ago in the Yoga Pearl..It's called Prasad. Here's their menu...

http://prasadcuisine.squarespace.com/

They took over the space where Blossoming Lotus used to be. I was wondering if you could post this for the community? Karen Pride is the owner and she understands the importance of cross-contamination, unlike most of the places I've tried on the GF map . When I asked about the GF options, this was her response:

"the whole shebang is gluten free with a couple minor exceptions.. right now we offer both whole grain and gluten free options for toast or as a side with soups, but the wheat bread is made off-site and uses a separate cutting board and knife.. AND we are actually discontinuing the wheat bread option next week cause most people prefer the gf teff bread. Secondly, our wraps come in either a gf collard wrap or a whole wheat tortilla. All wraps are pre-made so we can ensure that there is no cross contamination. The day I can find an Excellent gf alternative for tortillas the whole place will be gluten free. Oats are gf from Bob's and pastries and bread all come from New Cascadia. come eat!!

I have celiac disease and most of the restaurants listed on the map really don't understand the cross-contamination aspect and how important it is for us with EXTREME symptoms. It's so great to find places like this.

Thanks for any help you can give by spreading the word.

Drew Brees - NOLA Saints quarterback

from Sports Illustrated (2007): Drew Brees - NOLA Saints quarterback

"Brees's long list of food allergies includes dairy, wheat, gluten, eggs and nuts. "If I stayed away from everything I'm allergic to, I'd lose 20 pounds," says the 6-foot 209-pounder. "Some are minor allergies, some major. I listen to my body and do the best I can." Here's Brees's diet regimen on a nongame day. He drinks water throughout the day and at meals.

7:30 a.m. Two wheat- and gluten-free waffles or pancakes. Four strips bacon or two links sausage. Side of corn grits or potato hash browns. A peach, pear or four slices of cantaloupe or honeydew.

Mid-morning (postworkout) AdvoCare recovery shake. About 10 ounces and 230 calories, it's vitamin-packed and high in soy protein. He drinks a second shake in the afternoon after the Saints practice.

2 p.m. Grilled chicken breast or grilled redfish fillet with a side of rice or green beans. Or shrimp and sausage gumbo.

7 p.m. "I love the New Orleans flavor," says Brees. "We go out a lot." A typical restaurant order: turtle soup, shrimp rémoulade and fried green tomatoes, green beans, spinach or broccoli. At home Brittany often makes wheat- and gluten-free pasta with marinara sauce, with a soyburger chopped in it. "She's big on soy products," says Brees. "I'll have soy milk, soy yogurt, soybeans."

9 p.m. XanGo mangosteen fruit-based juice. "I just take it out of the fridge and chugalug three ounces. It's supposed to have a lot of antioxidants."
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Save the Date!

2010 GIG 36th Annual Educational Conference

Savor the Flavor of a Healthy Gluten Free Life

Coming June 4-5, 2010!

Minneapolis Airport Marriott
2020 American Boulevard East
Bloomington, MN 55425
Phone: 1-952-854-7441

Nightly Room Rates: $97 + tax

Leadership Training: June 3rd!
Conference and Exhibits: June 4th and 5th!

GIG is committed to holding prices for this conference at the 2009 rate or less.

The program brochure is now available online! We have a wide range of topics this year--concentrating on the whole body, not just food. This is a conference about living a healthy, balanced, positive, gluten free lifestyle. If you are following a gluten-free diet, or want to know more about it - this conference is for you. We have also attracted several nationally-acclaimed speakers, including Dr. Rodney Ford from New Zealand who will be speaking at the Saturday Night Banquet. As we get more details from our speakers, we will be posting their bios and speech topics online. So, keep checking back!

Watch the website for more details: http://www.gluten.net/events.php#conference. You can also read the final report on the 2009 conference.

February Portland Metro GIG meeting

Our next Portland metro Gluten Intolerance Group meeting is on Saturday, February 13th, 10am - 12pm, in room 1075 at Emanuel Hospital. Enter through the main North entrance and find us just to the left of the information/admitting desk. Veer left past the fish tank and up the short flight of stairs. The room in on the left. Everyone is welcome to attend.

This meeting we are happy to welcome Teresa, co-founder of New Cascadia Traditional: the gluten-free artisans. She will share with us her journey on how she became the co-owner of Portland's own dedicated gluten-free bakery, and share samples of their tasty wares.

Visit the bakery on the corner of SE 6th and Market, or on the internet at http://www.newcascadiatraditional.com/about.html.

Also at New Cascadia Traditional: Join them for their gluten-free pizza night on Saturday February 6th, from 6pm - 10pm. Dine in, take out, or phone-in ourders. No reservations. First come, first serve. Tables usually easily available after 8pm. New Cascaia Trationals 503.546. 4901

Lamb’s Markets Special Offer!

Special Offer for Enjoy Life Fans! Start your day with a smile! gluten-free, dairy-free, peanut-free, tree-nut free, soy free, egg free and casein-free Have you been waiting for that perfect opportunity to try our new and improved, vitamin fortified, gluten free and allergy friendly, no-nuts crispier granola? Have you been wondering if it really looks and tastes more like the "real thing"? Then here's a GREAT OFFER for you, but you must act fast! Stop at a Lamb's Market and Purchase 1 bag of any of our 3 great-tasting Enjoy Life Granolas (Cinnamon Crunch, Cranapple Crunch and Very Berry Crunch), Send in the barcode to Enjoy Life Foods(on the bottom right, backside of the package) along with a copy of your receipt and receive FIVE $1.00 OFF coupons. Receipts showing any granola purchase (12.8 oz. size) purchased between February 1, 2010 and February 28, 2010 are eligible for this promotion. In return, you will receive FIVE $1.00 OFF coupons good on future purchases of Enjoy Life products; $5.00 OFF in total! That's like getting the Enjoy Life Granola for FREE! Please send your barcode and receipt, along with your full name, mailing and email addresses to: Enjoy Life Foods c/o JWG 1010 Davis Street Evanston, IL 60201 USA Limit one set of coupons per household. Offer only good in the U.S. and Canada. Entries will only be considered if a copy of the receipt and barcode are properly dated and are for the products indicated above. Entries must be postmarked prior to March 15, 2010 to qualify. Questions? Email the marketing team: kasey@enjoylifefoods.com. Colleen Lawson Lamb's Markets Free From Program Manager http://twitter.com/FreeFromAtLambs Send us your feedback or product requests. Freefrom@lambsmarkets.net