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Gluten-Free Market Continues to See Growth

Good news!  Even though the U.S. economy might not be fully recovered, the gluten-free market is booming!  Euromonitor International forecasts that gluten-free product sales will be in the $1.3 billion dollar range in the United States and up to $2.6 billion dollars worldwide!

Right now Europe leads the United States in awareness to celiac and testing as well as providing help for people in affording the higher prices of gluten-free goods.  However, the United States is quickly catching up with major companies adding gluten-free product lines.

Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/09/29/uk-food-glutenfree-idUSLNE78S00W20110929

A Look at Gluten-Free Grains

This is a great article for people on a gluten-free diet who are looking for healthy, wholesome grains that are an alternative to wheat.  Luckily there are some excellent options out there that are not only nutritious but tasty as well.

Some favorites are millet, amaranth, black rice, buckwheat, and of course quinoa.  

What are your favorite gluten-free grains and how do you like to cook with them?

Read more: http://www.fitnessgoop.com/2011/10/5-favourite-gluten-free-grains/

More Tennis Players Switch to a Gluten-Free Diet

Following the tremendous success of Tennis Star Novak Djokovic at the U.S. Open and Wimbledon, more tennis players are following suit and are tossing out the wheat, barley in rye in hopes of a winning season.

The latest addition to the team is Andy Murray, who says he hasn’t found the switch to the new diet to be difficult at all!  Check out what he has to say now at: http://www.tennis-x.com/xblog/2011-08-20/7752.php

Study Suggests No Link Between Autism and Gluten-Free Diet

Despite growing anecdotal reports that a gluten-free, casein-free diet could dramatically improve cognitive skills in autistic children, a recent report suggests that changing the eating habits of a child with autism will likely have little impact on their development.

The study was conducted by researchers from Golisano Children's Hospital at the University of Rochester Medical Center and evaluated fourteen children who were put a gluten-free, casein-free diet for at least four weeks. The children were evaluated for changes in attention, sleep, stool patterns and characteristic autistic behavior. The researchers found no significant changes int he children with the change in diet.

Learn more about the study at: http://abcnews.go.com/WN/Autism/gluten-free-casein-free-diet-remedy-autism-study/story?id=10690766

Growing Gluten-Free Trends in the News

The gluten-free market is skyrocketing thanks to awareness campaigns about celiac disease and gluten sensitivities, new delightful products and celebrities starting a gluten-free diet for a variety of health and weight-loss perks.

Check out this great article that looks at the new trends as well as celebrities who have jumped on to the gluten-free bandwagon and various conditions requiring a gluten-free diet. Regardless of why people are doing it, the gluten-free market is skyrocketing!

Read the article now at http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/09/29/uk-food-glutenfree-idUSLNE78S00W20110929

Gluten-Free Market Continues Rapid Growth

The gluten-free marketplace is booming and a new forecast predicts sales to for 2011 to top $1.31billion in the United States and $2.67 billion globally.

The estimates come from Euromonitor International, which also suggests that by 2015, U.S. gluten-free product sales will reach $1.68 billion and $3.38 billion globally.

Read more at: http://www.drugstorenews.com/article/global-gluten-free-product-sales-surpass-3-billion-2015?ad=latest-news

 

Madison Square Gardens to Offer Gluten-Free Options

Heading to a concert or sporting event in New York City? If the answer is yes, you're in luck because Madison Square Gardens is now offering gluten-free food options! Yippie!

Check out this great post from the Gothamist about all of the delicious new options!

http://gothamist.com/2011/09/28/msg_getting_fancy_food_from_fancy_c.php#photo-1

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Sticking to a Gluten-Free Budget

Everyone eating a gluten-free diet should check out this great article on how to cook healthy and gluten-free while sticking to a budget!!

So many gluten-free products (while tasty) are hard on the pocket book. The average gluten-free product is way more expensive than their counterparts. University of Massachusetts student and writer Cassina Brown gives some very helpful tips on ways of cooking that are naturally gluten-free and help to avoid a high supermarket cost.

Check out her advice here: http://dailycollegian.com/2011/09/20/gluten-free-is-far-from-free/

Making Sense of Celiac Around the World

This is a great article for those living in countries that may have less awareness to celiac disease. 

Linda Forster came across just that situation while living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and her 2 year old daughter Alli started showing symptoms of celiac.  The doctor she saw informed her that Alli tested positive for celiac and said, "Don't give her gluten. Good luck."

Unsatisfied with such little information and with nowhere to turn for support, Forster set about educating herself on celiac disease and the gluten-free diet and began started her own support group, Gluten Free UAE.  Forster plans on many initiatives for the already rapidly growing group such as advocating awareness at schools.

Read more: http://www.thenational.ae/lifestyle/well-being/gluten-triggered-coeliac-disease-gaining-recognition-in-uae