Gluten Free Chapel Hill: June 2011

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Gluten Free Festival at Whole Foods

Thursday, June 23rd
Gluten Free Festival 2:00-6:00
Free!

Whether you're new to a Gluten Free diet or have been eating G-F for years, you'll want to come to our Gluten Free Festival. Visit the store and sample a variety of delicious Gluten Free foods! We'll have vendor representatives, and experts on-hand to guide you through the vast array of choices available to you.

http://wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/chapelhill/store-calendar#45157

Saturday, June 11, 2011

Red Bowl Asian Bistro is Now Open!

On my way to the post office this afternoon, I saw a sign on Hwy 15-501 that said Red Bowl is now open! You can find it at 201 South Estes Drive in University Mall. I know that Red Bowl has a gluten free menu at its other locations, but I've never been.

The gluten free menu for the Chapel Hil location is now on the website. At the bottom of the menu, it says that a # denotes a gluten free item. There aren't too many options, but I can't wait to try the Moo Goo Gai Pan or Shrimp and Lobster Sauce.

Take out is an option, and there is also free Wi-Fi.

Make sure to print off this coupon!

Friday, June 10, 2011

Brixx Gluten Free Pizza

Today, I was opening the Money Mailer that sometimes dusts my mailbox. For those unfamillar, Money Mailer is an envelope of coupons, usually for dining. As I was going through the coupons today, I found one for Brixx in Meadowmont Village. You can view and print out the coupon here.

The coupon says that a gluten free pizza crust is available, so I went on the website to confirm, and for $2 extra you can request the special crust. I know nothing more than that, but it's worth checking out! If you try it first, let me know.

Also, if you're interested in Money Mailer. Carmine's and Evos had coupons today as well. They have gluten free options and you can search this blog for past reviews on both of those.

Print off the coupons at MoneyMailer.com after you enter your zip code.

Celiac Disease by the Numbers

1 out of every 133 Americans (about 3 million people) has CD.
97% of Americans estimated to have CD are not diagnosed.
CD has over 300 known symptoms although some people experience none.
Age of diagnosis is key: If you are diagnosed between age 2-4, your chance of getting an additional autoimmune disorder is 10.5%. Over the age of 20, that rockets up to 34%.
30% of the US population is estimated to have the genes necessary for CD.
2.5 babies are born every minute in the USA with the genetic makeup to have CD.
There are 15 states in the US with populations less than the total number of Celiacs in the US.
CD affects more people in the US than Crohn’s Disease, Cystic Fibrosis, Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease combined.
People with CD dine out 80% less than they used to before diagnosis and believe less than 10% of eating establishments have a 'very good' or 'good' understanding of GF diets.
It takes an average of 11 years for patients to be properly diagnosed with CD even though a simple blood test exists.
The US Department of Agriculture projects that the GF industries revenues will reach $1.7 Billion by 2010.
GF foods are, on average, 242% more expensive then their non-GF counterparts.
The Food Allergen Labeling & Consumer Protection Act became law in 2006 allowing for easier reading of food labels for those with CD. What took so long?
12% of people in the US who have Down Syndrome also have CD.
6% of people in the US who have Type 1 Diabetes also have CD.
Among people who have a first-degree relative diagnosed with celiac, as many as 1 in 22 people may have the disease.
There are currently 0 drugs available to treat CD.