Some people who think they have a gluten sensitivity may actually have an intolerance to fructans. What are Fructans? Fructans are naturally occurring carbohydrates found in common foods like wheat, fruits, vegetables, and legumes. Fructans are made of a chain of fructose molecules. In order to digest fructans, our small intestine must break the bonds […]
Gluten and Celiac Disease
If your child has been diagnosed with Celiac disease they must avoid eating gluten, a key protein in wheat, barley, and rye. Celiac disease is a disease of the digestive system. Specifically, the small intestine becomes damaged because the child is “allergic” to gluten. The small intestine is responsible for absorbing all your nutrients, minerals, and […]
Dallas Gluten Free and Allergen Friendly Expo | Pediatric Gastroenterology
There’s still time to make your plans to attend the Gluten Free and Allergen Free (GFAF) Expo coming to Dallas the weekend of October 28 and 29. This event is a great opportunity for local families with pediatric gastroenterology and abdominal health issues to learn more about these specific conditions. What: The GFAF Expo is […]
Check Out the 2016 Gluten Free & Allergen Friendly Expo!
WHEN Saturday, September 10 & Sunday, September 11 WHERE Dallas Market Hall-North Hall 2200 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207 WHAT This is the largest gluten-free and allergen-friendly event in the States. There are shows in several major cities in the US, and they’re coming to Dallas on September 10 & 11! The Expo is “dedicated to […]
2015 Gluten Free & Allergen Friendly Expo
The Mission of the Gluten Free & Allergen Friendly Expo is dedicated to meeting the needs of the celiac community, those with gluten and food sensitivities, auto-immune/inflammatory diseases, and autism. The public is helped through vendor expositions, educational sessions, and online resources. The manufacturers are serviced through vendor expositions, marketing programs, and consultative services. When […]
