Here are some new research findings and product offerings pertaining to celiac disease.
A recent study of Swedish patients with celiac disease showed an increased risk of developing asthma when compared to patients Swedish patients without the condition. Likewise, those patients who had asthma also had an increased risk of developing celiac disease. Full article published in Reuters.
University of Chicago's Celiac Disease Center is at the forefront of celiac research and has created a mouse model to study the triggers leading to the development of celiac disease, along with its relationship to other autoimmune diseases such as Type-1 diabetes. New research findings point to a biochemical interaction that may trigger the autoimmune response in celiac disease. Full article published in USA Today.
I contacted Kellogg's consumer line and received confirmation that they will be offering a gluten free version of their Rice Krispies cereal in May 2011. The representative could not provide me with information about any additional products being made available, but get those marshmallows ready for the Rice Krispie Treats!
Subway is currently testing a line of gluten free sandwich buns and a gluten free brownie dessert in their Texas market.
The famous soft pretzels that so many of us moms and kids have enjoyed at the Kohl Children's Museum now has a gluten free pretzel offering. I'm looking forward to trying one of these!
Annie's brand, known for providing organic versions of many comfort foods and snacks, now offers Gluten Free Bunny Cookies. Available varieties are Vanilla/Chocolate bunnies, SnickerDoodle, and GingerSnap (contains milk).
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