It is the first time I have seen anything much in length about Celiac on TV. They said the new labeling will help people who can't tolerate gluten. They failed to mention that trace amounts will still be allowed tho...
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Anyone see the bit on Celiac on GMA yesterday?
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Maggie,
I forgot to tell you that I heard Oprah being interviewed by a local newscaster, and she went on and on, teared up and everything about all the love that was shown by the people in Houston to all the Katrina victims.
She even told a story about her last memory in the act of leaving the Dome that even had me in tears. From what people have told me, it's a very believable story. She said that now, every time she thinks about Houston, the word "love" immediately comes to mind.
The thing she showed nationally didn't at all reflect the real story down at the Dome. It was funny to me that she obviously knew what was really happening from what she told this local reporter, but for some reason, chose to leave out the typical comments that people heard when they talked to the victims. I had MANY friends down there, and heard interview after interview by La. local reporters as well as our local reporters, and none of the ones she interviewed sounded like any of all those others. I can't help but feel that they were baited to make negative statements that fit her political leanings rather than get tell the true story.
I'm not one of these people that fabricates my truth to fit some hidden agenda, but this seems to be the trend nowadays. Maybe that's why we see so many researchers, such as the recent one in Japan, fabricating research results. As a scientist, I learned early on to accept what the data produced, even if it didn't seem to match my preconceived notions. Also, I think there's some kind of basic lack of integrity in our society that makes people think it's ok to lie to a court of law. I was shocked one day right before a certain well publicized trial here to hear a young clerk telling her co-worker that she make sure she got on the jury if she was called up for jury duty so that she could convict the accused. Now, to do this, she would have to perjury herself, would she not? These things may not seem to be related, but I can remember when people in this country were alot more honest.
It just sort of makes you cynical sometimes, but perhaps it's wise to be wary of everything we hear these days.
Another example of what I'm talking about happened way back in the late sixties when one of my ecology professors from UC Davis made a statement in agreement with a certain book about population and starvation. The authors of the book had made certain dire predictions about our future in terms of when the famine would actually hit. My prof smugly told us that he was much more conservative and thought that we'd all be starving by about 1976, which was a few years earlier than what these two authors had written in that then famous book. Now, as I recall, I was well nourished back in '76. Unfortunately, that prof was already retired by the time we realized that all this stuff was without basis in fact, yet think of all the college students who believed every word he said.
On the other hand, that same married couple who wrote that book about population, a generation later -- not too far back either, as I recall, wrote still another book. Now, who in their right mind would read anything by them if they had read their earlier book back in the sixties? Obviously, they had to wait til another generation to avoid that little nasty detail.
Then, there's the series of NY Times articles which actually promoted the idea that it's ok to publish lies if they support THE CAUSE, if you get my drift.
Sooo..that's why I'm more sceptical of what I hear or see on any of the media these days.
That being said, I still think Oprah provides some of the most honest, quality programming overall that I have seen on tv, although I could do without the Hollywood types.
I actually know someone who was a guest on that show one time, and that segment was handled accurately. She made a very wise decision not to follow the low road that so many of these types of formats had chosen back then when it looked as though that was what got one ratings. Guess she had the last laugh, so good for her.
Yours, Luce
I forgot to tell you that I heard Oprah being interviewed by a local newscaster, and she went on and on, teared up and everything about all the love that was shown by the people in Houston to all the Katrina victims.
She even told a story about her last memory in the act of leaving the Dome that even had me in tears. From what people have told me, it's a very believable story. She said that now, every time she thinks about Houston, the word "love" immediately comes to mind.
The thing she showed nationally didn't at all reflect the real story down at the Dome. It was funny to me that she obviously knew what was really happening from what she told this local reporter, but for some reason, chose to leave out the typical comments that people heard when they talked to the victims. I had MANY friends down there, and heard interview after interview by La. local reporters as well as our local reporters, and none of the ones she interviewed sounded like any of all those others. I can't help but feel that they were baited to make negative statements that fit her political leanings rather than get tell the true story.
I'm not one of these people that fabricates my truth to fit some hidden agenda, but this seems to be the trend nowadays. Maybe that's why we see so many researchers, such as the recent one in Japan, fabricating research results. As a scientist, I learned early on to accept what the data produced, even if it didn't seem to match my preconceived notions. Also, I think there's some kind of basic lack of integrity in our society that makes people think it's ok to lie to a court of law. I was shocked one day right before a certain well publicized trial here to hear a young clerk telling her co-worker that she make sure she got on the jury if she was called up for jury duty so that she could convict the accused. Now, to do this, she would have to perjury herself, would she not? These things may not seem to be related, but I can remember when people in this country were alot more honest.
It just sort of makes you cynical sometimes, but perhaps it's wise to be wary of everything we hear these days.
Another example of what I'm talking about happened way back in the late sixties when one of my ecology professors from UC Davis made a statement in agreement with a certain book about population and starvation. The authors of the book had made certain dire predictions about our future in terms of when the famine would actually hit. My prof smugly told us that he was much more conservative and thought that we'd all be starving by about 1976, which was a few years earlier than what these two authors had written in that then famous book. Now, as I recall, I was well nourished back in '76. Unfortunately, that prof was already retired by the time we realized that all this stuff was without basis in fact, yet think of all the college students who believed every word he said.
On the other hand, that same married couple who wrote that book about population, a generation later -- not too far back either, as I recall, wrote still another book. Now, who in their right mind would read anything by them if they had read their earlier book back in the sixties? Obviously, they had to wait til another generation to avoid that little nasty detail.
Then, there's the series of NY Times articles which actually promoted the idea that it's ok to publish lies if they support THE CAUSE, if you get my drift.
Sooo..that's why I'm more sceptical of what I hear or see on any of the media these days.
That being said, I still think Oprah provides some of the most honest, quality programming overall that I have seen on tv, although I could do without the Hollywood types.
I actually know someone who was a guest on that show one time, and that segment was handled accurately. She made a very wise decision not to follow the low road that so many of these types of formats had chosen back then when it looked as though that was what got one ratings. Guess she had the last laugh, so good for her.
Yours, Luce
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I noticed that the CoffeeMate Creamer I use is now marked gluten free: two weeks ago it wasn't.
Does anyone know how much gluten is allowed in a product without specifically being labeled?
Does anyone know how much gluten is allowed in a product without specifically being labeled?
Marsha,
Many countries impose a 20 Parts Per Million, (ppm), limit. I'm not sure what the current labeling law in the U S requires, but I do know that Bob's Red Mill, for example, claims a 20 ppm compliance.
The following quote comes from the Elisa testing site, which describes the use of kits designed for home testing.. Note that this gluten test does NOT pick up the presence of gluten, if it is present in less than 100 to 200 parts per million.
"Gluten in your food? Find it with the new Gluten Home Test now available from ELISA Technologies. Designed to take the worry out of relying on product labeling, this revolutionary new test allows you to perform your own instant analysis of foodstuffs. ELISA Technologies already makes products for industrial gluten testing, but recognizes the daily needs of the Celiac sufferer.
Understanding that Celiac sufferers need to be forever vigilant when choosing “Gluten Free” products, ELISA Technologies is now providing this simple to use home test kit. The entire test takes only 10 minutes and provides easy to understand results. A simple blue line indicates the presence of gluten, while the intensity of this color gives an indication of the levels found in the food product. With a control line to check that the test is valid, this is an easy to use reliable method of guarding against accidental use of gluten food products.
The test specifically detects omega gliadin found in gluten and gives results which are consistent with laboratory methods. Each Gluten Home Test Kit contains 5 tests which will reveal the presence of the gluten found in common wheat, durum wheat, triticale, rye and barley making it highly suitable for a wide range of food products from cakes and pastries to baby foods and milk-based products.
Already proven by the quality control staff of gluten free food manufacturers, the Gluten Home Test provides a valuable, reliable tool for home and holiday use.
Why use the Gluten Home Test?
Proteins in wheat, especially Gluten, are known to cause Coeliac Disease (CD) and other intolerances in some people. Current Codex guidelines recommend avoiding foods containing more than 0.03% wheat protein, which equates to about 100-200 parts per million (ppm) gluten.
The only treatment for these unpleasant conditions is for sufferers to maintain a diet that reduces or eliminates gluten intake.
Testing food to be eaten by Coeliacs, using the Gluten Home Test, can give an indication that gluten is present and may help sufferers avoid food containing high levels of gluten.
How does the test work?
The Gluten Home Test works in a similar way to home pregnancy tests and gives a result within a few minutes.
Foods are first mixed with a liquid to dissolve any gluten. A special “comb” is then used to introduce the liquid into the test unit.
The liquid flows through a test “window” where lines appear depending on whether the food contains gluten or not.
What does the test detect?
In addition to gluten from common “bread” wheat the test also detects durum (pasta) wheat, triticale & rye and, to a much lesser extent, barley.
The Gluten Home Test only reacts with the above cereals and for example will NOT detect oats, rice or maize.
Some experts believe oats can cause intolerances but oats will NOT give a positive result.
How much gluten does the test detect?
This depends greatly on the food being tested but in general the test gives a positive result when gluten is present at levels of around 100-200ppm or less (equivalent to about 0.01-0.02%) in the food you are testing.
This level is generally agreed to be significant for wheat-intolerant individuals but if you are particularly sensitive the test may not be suitable for you."
Tex
Many countries impose a 20 Parts Per Million, (ppm), limit. I'm not sure what the current labeling law in the U S requires, but I do know that Bob's Red Mill, for example, claims a 20 ppm compliance.
The following quote comes from the Elisa testing site, which describes the use of kits designed for home testing.. Note that this gluten test does NOT pick up the presence of gluten, if it is present in less than 100 to 200 parts per million.
"Gluten in your food? Find it with the new Gluten Home Test now available from ELISA Technologies. Designed to take the worry out of relying on product labeling, this revolutionary new test allows you to perform your own instant analysis of foodstuffs. ELISA Technologies already makes products for industrial gluten testing, but recognizes the daily needs of the Celiac sufferer.
Understanding that Celiac sufferers need to be forever vigilant when choosing “Gluten Free” products, ELISA Technologies is now providing this simple to use home test kit. The entire test takes only 10 minutes and provides easy to understand results. A simple blue line indicates the presence of gluten, while the intensity of this color gives an indication of the levels found in the food product. With a control line to check that the test is valid, this is an easy to use reliable method of guarding against accidental use of gluten food products.
The test specifically detects omega gliadin found in gluten and gives results which are consistent with laboratory methods. Each Gluten Home Test Kit contains 5 tests which will reveal the presence of the gluten found in common wheat, durum wheat, triticale, rye and barley making it highly suitable for a wide range of food products from cakes and pastries to baby foods and milk-based products.
Already proven by the quality control staff of gluten free food manufacturers, the Gluten Home Test provides a valuable, reliable tool for home and holiday use.
Why use the Gluten Home Test?
Proteins in wheat, especially Gluten, are known to cause Coeliac Disease (CD) and other intolerances in some people. Current Codex guidelines recommend avoiding foods containing more than 0.03% wheat protein, which equates to about 100-200 parts per million (ppm) gluten.
The only treatment for these unpleasant conditions is for sufferers to maintain a diet that reduces or eliminates gluten intake.
Testing food to be eaten by Coeliacs, using the Gluten Home Test, can give an indication that gluten is present and may help sufferers avoid food containing high levels of gluten.
How does the test work?
The Gluten Home Test works in a similar way to home pregnancy tests and gives a result within a few minutes.
Foods are first mixed with a liquid to dissolve any gluten. A special “comb” is then used to introduce the liquid into the test unit.
The liquid flows through a test “window” where lines appear depending on whether the food contains gluten or not.
What does the test detect?
In addition to gluten from common “bread” wheat the test also detects durum (pasta) wheat, triticale & rye and, to a much lesser extent, barley.
The Gluten Home Test only reacts with the above cereals and for example will NOT detect oats, rice or maize.
Some experts believe oats can cause intolerances but oats will NOT give a positive result.
How much gluten does the test detect?
This depends greatly on the food being tested but in general the test gives a positive result when gluten is present at levels of around 100-200ppm or less (equivalent to about 0.01-0.02%) in the food you are testing.
This level is generally agreed to be significant for wheat-intolerant individuals but if you are particularly sensitive the test may not be suitable for you."
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
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Thanks Wayne!
Love, Marsha
Love, Marsha