Need Help for a Gluten-Free Thanksgiving?
A Severna Park shop offers Severn residents gluten-free choices for food allergy sufferers.
Turkey? Check. Mashed potatoes? Check. China? Check. Gluten-free rolls, stuffing, desserts? Uh-Oh! If you are like most folks, entertaining family and friends for Thanksgiving is stressful enough, but add accommodations for food allergies and dietary sensitivities and it can seem overwhelming. Diet sensitivities can take a variety of forms. Individuals who can't tolerate gluten (a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley) are diagnosed with Celiac Disease. According to the National Digestive Disease Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC), one out of 133 people have Celiac Disease. Celiac Disease (CD) is an autoimmune condition that affects adults and children. When people with CD eat foods with gluten a toxic reaction is created that can…
