Gluten Free Food Labeling Day 2 Of 2

Understanding Gluten Free Labeling and how the FDA defines it.
FDA defined the terms "gluten free", "no gluten"' and "without gluten"
listed on food products.  Foods that contain these labels have to
meet the requirements of the gluten free regulation.  Foods bearing
a gluten free claim must, contain less than 20- parts per million of gluten.
This level is the lowest that can be reliabley detected in foods. A food
 that is labeled as gluten free but fails to meet this requirement
is subject to regulatory action by the FDA.

The FDA's regulation applies to all foods and beverages except, meat
poultry, and certain egg products.  It also excludes most alcoholic
beverages.

The FDA also encourages the resturant industry to ensure its use of the
gluten free label is consistent with the federal regulations.
www.fda.gov

Gluten Free Food Labeling Day 1 Of 2

May is Celiac awareness month.  There is an estimated 3 million
Americans who suffer from this disease.  Celiac is an autoimmune
disorder that damages the small intestine.  It is triggered by
ingesting a protein called gluten, found in wheat, rye and barley.
For those who suffer with this disease, identifying gluten free
food is critical.

In August of 2013, the FDA issued a regulation that standardized
what is gluten free and who can put it on their label.
This new regulation ensures that gluten free food products
are consistent and reliable.

May Is Celiac Awareness Month

Celiac Symptoms In Children

Does your child have Celiac disease?  Celiac disease is hard to diagnose because
it affects people different.  Here are some symptoms in children.

Day 3 Of 3 Benefits Of Coconut Oil

There are many benefits of coconut oil, I will just list a few more.

1.  Boosts Your Immune System- Believe it or not, coconut oil, like garlic an apple cider vinegar are very effective at killing viruses and bacteria.  There is an acid in coconut oil called lauric acid that will help keep your immune system strong and kill infections.  Therefore, taking a regular
 tablespoon of coconut oil everyday is a great preventive measure to keep diseases from
 entering your bodywith a weakened immune system.

Day 2 Of 3 Benefits Of Coconut Oil

Here are a few more benefits of coconut oil.

1.  Bones- Coconut oil improves the ability of our body to absorb important minerals.
These include calcium and magnesium, which are necessary for the development of
bone.  Coconut oil is important and useful to women who are prone to osteoporosis after
middle age.

Day 1 Of 3 Benefits of Coconut Oil

People are just beginning to realize the benefits of coconut oil beyond just something that is
good to cook with or taste good.  Coconut oil has been around for years and used in many
culturesto take care of the body.  Cultures that use this in the long term seem to have better
skin, energy and overall health.  As you have seen the market is flooded with different types,
and is pretty inexpensive to buy.  I will go over some benefits and easy ways to add it to
your daily diet and personal hygiene.