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Register NOW for the Florida Gluten-Free Cooking Spree

South Florida Gluten-Free Cooking Spree
Friday November 7, 2008
South County Civic Center

Watch Alternative Appetites!
The series focuses on helping you cook meals for special dietary needs. Vanessa Maltin will show you how to make gluten-free meals, as well as other adjustments for most food allergies and intolerances.
2 episodes available!

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Have you been tested for Celiac Disease?

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Do you know what is Gluten Free???

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News

Celiac More Common in Some than Others

Literature shows that certain people are more likely to have celiac disease than others.

Alba Therapeutics in Washington Post

A new research study presented at the Digestive Disease Week meeting in San Diego found that a medicine called AT-1001 may protect celiac disease patients from exposure to gluten by preventing gluten from crossing the intestinal mucosa.

Celiac Awareness Night at Washington Nationals

Join NFCA for Celiac Awareness Night at Nationals Park on Saturday, August 16th. The Washington Nationals will face off against the Colorado Rockies at 7:10PM and a percentage of all ticket sales purchased through this website will be donated to NFCA. Enjoy gluten-free food and beer at the park and catch our new PSA on the jumbotron!

NFCA Chef Hosts "Pressure Cook"

Great news from a former Gluten-Free Cooking Spree participant and NFCA supporter! Renowned Chef Ralph Pagano, a former Hell’s Kitchen and Iron Chef contestant, is now the proud host and star of the new food and travel reality show on MOJO HD television entitled, “Pressure Cook.”

Gluten-Free on a Budget

Gluten-free food is expensive! Learn to cook delicious gluten-free food that won't break the bank!

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

AOL Founder Steve Case talks about celiac on CNN

CNN airs coverage of D.C.Gluten-Free Cooking Spree

CNN Newsroom Anchor Heidi Collins signs on as official spokesperson for NFCA

CNN Newsroom aired 3 stories about celiac and NFCA. Click to see the videos.

Celiac disease resources for members of the media

Our new web address:
www.CeliacCentral.org

Information You Can Live By

To Eat or Not To Eat? That is not the question!

How do I follow a gluten free diet?

Tax Deductions for Celiacs

Howard J. Kass, CPA on Tax Deductions for celiacs as published in Celiac.com. A year after publishing this information, Mr. Kass submitted additional clarifying material to Celiac.com.

What if you suspect you have celiac disease?

Here is a guideline of steps to take.

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