Gluten & Allergy Free Expo 2011 GIG of Greater Dallas hosted this event
Check out this additional Video of this event by Steve
The Lone Star Celiac GIG Support Group has changed it’s name. The Gluten Intolerance Group of Greater Dallas is a nonprofit organization in Dallas, Texas devoted to the dissemination and sharing of information to help those who have Celiac disease cope with this life changing disease. Our Branch Manager would like to welcome you to our site and extend an invitation to join us.message
In our ongoing efforts to educate and support those needing a gluten free lifestyle we ask that you consider directing some of your donation dollars to our non-profit group. The group has monthly meetings with educational programs; speakers such as physicians, dietitians, alternative practitioners, chefs and authors. Additionally, we have regular dining events, annual picnic and a winter holiday party.
Gluten Intolerance Group of Greater Dallas is dedicated to increasing the availability of gluten free options in restaurants and stores with targeted education and support programs in Dallas and surrounding cities. We invite you to become a part of our group.
Rosemary and Sandy traveled to San Antonio to visit the Gluten Free
Chicken Paradise B & B.
View a short video of their experience. Check out their website for more details.
Cynthia Kupper, Executive Director of the Gluten Intolerance Group of N. A.®, has a message for it’s members. GIG has numerous needed programs. View a video of what it does
OK! I have got this disease. What do I do about it? Well, one thing you do not do is to continue eating Gluten! Where do I shop and what do I buy? Where do I find answers to my questions? Well, you have come to the right place for answers. There is a much brighter day coming and a light at the end of the tunnel. You need to take action and join a support group. The benefits of such a group are many.
The Lone Star Celiac GIG, located in Dallas, Texas has monthly meetings that vary in content from informative speakers, cooking classes, sharing of food prepared by Celiacs for Celiacs, and good old fashioned Dallas fellowship. Membership gives you access to our online newsletter, recipes, meeting audio, special reports, membership roster, find a Mentor roster, etc. For example, check out this Quick & Easy Recipe List or the GF_Candy_List_October_2007 to get started
In addition, we have speakers such as Dr. Alessio Fasano, who has a short video discussing Celiac Disease.
Making a lifetime commitment to Gluten Free dining is essential. The incidence of celiac disease in the United States, just released in the study of Fasano and Catassi, is 1 in every 133. Testing for celiac disease is now recommended for people with many symptoms which have been unsuccessfully treated. For more information on the symptoms, consult our many links on this site. For a short discussion of some of the symptoms, read our What is Celiac. Print this Guide for Dentists and take to your Dentist. He will appreciate this information.
Something New from the Dallas GF Expo...
Gluten-Free News, Reviews, Cooking and Lifestyle Ideas
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Celiac in some Detail....
Check out this information rich link found on MedicineNet.com. It discusses Celiac Disease (Gluten Enteropathy) in detail.
A little detailed in medical terminology, there is an interesting article for anyone with celiac disease to read. Consider taking a copy to your doctor (especially your gastroenterologist, rheumatologist or internist) should you be going soon. It would be very interesting reading for them and even offers CME credits. The link.....
Shelley Case, RD, has a great website. She is an Author, Speaker & Consulting Dietitian and she knows GF. You must check out Gluten-Free Diet and download their free handouts on celiac disease and the gluten-free diet.
A new website from the United Kingdom, Gluten Free Life, is a super source for new and experienced Celiacs.
Symptoms vary widely but the cause is simple to diagnose. If untreated, your health will deteriorate and your quality of life will suffer. more...
We can Help.....
We have a Mentor Program for those who are overwhelmed by this seemingly insurmountable problem. We meet almost every month to teach and share food and coping skills. Join Us
Eating out .....
What can I eat? We can help. You will need to become an informed consumer and in some cases, educate the restaurant. We have compiled a list many restaurants in the Dallas area where you can eat, some have a Gluten Free Menu. Restaurant Listing.....
There are many pitfalls to selecting food at the super market. Many foods unexpectedly have gluten in them. Looking for the label ‘Gluten Free’ is a most comforting label on your food. We have compiled an extensive list of Super Markets and Mail Order places where you can find Gluten Free Food more.....
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New GIG Recipe Service...
With over 170 recipes, the Gluten Intolerance Group of North America launches the Gluten-Free Recipe Exchange site at http://www.gluten.net/recipes/. A place to find new recipes, share your favorites and give feedback on those you find here. Sign in to share your favorites or just browse the site for a new exciting recipe.
In addition, here are a couple of links to gluten free products and recipes. The first link is to a series of videos of how a recipe is made. Not all of them are GF, but those that aren’t could easily be made into GF recipes with substitution of some ingredients. Link 1Link 2
Cynthia Kupper, Executive Director of the Gluten Intolerance Group of N. A.®, has a 
In addition, we have speakers such as Dr. Alessio Fasano, who has a short 
Shelley Case, RD, has a great website. She is an Author, Speaker & Consulting Dietitian and she knows GF. You must check out