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Cross Contamination Gets Uglier
(Editor's Note: This article first appeared in the April/May 2009 newsletter of the Victoria Chapter of the Canadian Celiac Association. For information about a US study that found gluten contamination in non-gluten grains, see Tricia Thompson's article.
A new member sent us this query:
"I do have one question...about lentils. I recently made soup with red lentils and got sick the next day...then was horrified to find little kernals and bits of wheat in the lentil bag...obviously contaminated. Do you know where I can get uncontaminated lentils? I have always used all types of lentils and was hoping to continue relying on them for much needed fiber."
Read more.The New Performance Enhancer: A Gluten Free Diet?
EAST HARTFORD, Conn., July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Celiacs, you have company. Tour de France-racing company.
In 2008, the Garmin-Transitions US Cycling Team experimented with a gluten free diet as a way to improve performance by reducing inflammation, which is important for weeks-long races. The experiment was a success.
"My performance really improved a lot -- there was definitely a correlation," rider Tom Danielson told Men's Journal. "I think that my digestion is better, and because of that my sleep is better and my recovery is better."
Read more.New Site Design!
As you can see, Clan Thompson's Celiac Site has been completely redesigned! The changes make the site easier to use, while preserving the structure that you are used to. You'll still find all the news and information that you have come to rely on in the categories on the left of the page.
The biggest change is that the store is now integrated into the rest of the site, which should make things easier to find. If you have an account with us simply log in using the link at the top of the page.
The changes run more than skin deep. Below the surface we have made enhancements that will make it easier for us to bring you more content, faster than before. To stay abreast of those changes, just click on "What's New" on the bar at the top right of the page.
