Gluten Free Chapel Hill: November 2011

Sunday, November 6, 2011

iglooyogurt

I recently read about iglooyogurt in the Southern Neighbour newspaper that comes in the mail. The article says that iglooyogurt has nonfat, low fat, peanut free, gluten free, and kosher options! I decided to check out the website and write an e-mail for additional information.

Here is the e-mail I received:

Dear Lauren,

Thank you for your interest in Igloo Organic Frozen Yogurt! Our certified organic yogurt is gluten free, peanut free, hormone free, preservative free and also includes additional goodies like Omega 3s and Fiber. Those flavors include Original Tart, Vanilla Tart, Mango, Pomegranate, Chocolate Raspberry and Strawberry. We usually rotate our fruit flavors, currently we have Mango, Original Tart and Vanilla Tart. We appreciate your questions!

Kindest Regards,
Igloo Yogurt Frozen Yogurt

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In addition, according to the website, there are tons of toppings to choose from, including Reese's cups, m&ms, blackberries, and strawberries to name a few! I didn't ask for a list of gluten free toppings, so please ask if you have any questions, or do your own research on the candy.

iglooyogurt is located at:
50221 Governors Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27517

919-929-4922

Fall hours of operation: Monday- Sunday 12pm-9pm
(hours change seasonally)

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.