Life Events That Inspired Me To Create This Blog And A 12 Part Series About Celiac Disease And Gluten Intolerance
Recently, another blogger asked me how my blog evolved and what inspired me to write the 12 Part Series about celiac disease and gluten intolerance. I sat down and re-lived my story through words. For me, it re-confirmed how much I have learned, how much I have grown as a nurse and as a person, and how much healthier my family and I are now. All of these positive changes are due to my increased awareness and the maintenance of a gluten-free diet.
Does Celiac Disease Or Gluten Intolerance Increase The Risk Of Having An Immune Reaction To Nanoparticles In Food?
Nanotechnology involves altering or manipulating tiny particles on a molecular and atomic scale, that are about the size of one billionth of a meter (called a nanometre). These incredibly small particles can be changed into a powder, added to a liquid, gas or other substances and used to create new materials or devices with many various applications. There has been much excitement about the future use of these fascinating nanoparticles, since the possibilities and supply seem endless. Their potential use is valued in biotechnology, certain industrial applications (ex. electronics, computers, plasmonics, energy production) and in medical applications (ex. timed released and targeted medication, immunizations, enzymes for catalyzing reactions, surgical applications such as nanoscale valves, DNA computers, nanorobots that could diagnose with sensors and treat illness by targeting certain organs). As well, these particles are valued in the food industry for their potential effects in stabilizing or preserving food (ex. coating on an a piece of fruit) and increasing the taste of certain food products. I find the subject of nanotechnology very intriguing and it is exciting to think that many past fictional ideas could actually become a reality in the future. Life might be much easier with all of these new gadgets, tools, and resources (1,2,6,7,15,21-27).
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Is A Gluten-Free Or Grain-Free Diet Healthier For Dogs?
Is a gluten-free or a grain-free diet healthier for dogs? It seems reasonable to suspect that dogs would be healthier if they ate a natural diet, close to what their canine ancestors ate. Dogs have canine teeth (to assist with consuming meat), historically preferred meat and likely their ancestors ingested very little grains. Some digested grains might have been ingested from the stomachs and bowels of the herbivores they ate. These grains would have been altered and broken down by the digestion process in the herbivore and are therefore different than the undigested grains currently added to dog food. The digested grains may have been tolerated better by dogs historically or perhaps they still did react to the digested grains to some degree.
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My Gluten-Free Dining Experience at “Real Food Daily” in Santa Monica And West Hollywood, CA
Recently, my husband, my 3 children and I went to Los Angeles, California, USA. We did the typical tourist activities with visits to Disneyland, California Adventure World, the Hollywood Kodak Theatre, Universal Studios, the San Diego Zoo, and both the Santa Monica and Venice beaches. The weather was warm, sunny and overall it was a wonderful family trip that, as usual, went by far too quickly.
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Podcast 3: Benefits And Concerns With A Gluten-Free Diet
This is the third podcast in a 3 part series. In this podcast, my personal experience with the gluten-free diet is discussed. As well, Erin Elberson and I discuss the benefits and concerns with eating gluten-free and share steps we take to improve the nutrient value of our diet.
