Physicians say tests for food intolerance aren't supported by science

Physicians and allergy experts say tests for food sensitivities or intolerance that are sold to consumers are not based in science, can lead to false positives and lead people to stop eating harmless foods. Removing and then slowly reintroducing foods to a diet is the best way to identify intolerance, which is an unpleasant reaction to food, unlike allergies, which involve the immune system. 
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Website shows allergy-friendly restaurants, gluten-free menus

The website allergyeats.com includes more than 600,000 U.S. restaurants and shows menus, allergens, certifications and information on nutritional content. Gluten-free menus are among the information provided. Created by a father who has three children with allergies, the site has a rating system that indicates whether it is allergy-friendly.http://www.fox40.com/la-tr-webbuzz-20120401,0,583467.story

Gluten-free's image improves

The term "gluten-free" used to mean food did not taste good, but now it has shed its negative image, says Alice Bast, who is president of the National Celiac Awareness Foundation. However, the increased attention to and popularity of gluten-free food, even among people who do not have celiac disease, also has led to more processed food, unproven dietary claims and restaurant foods that do not live up to "gluten-free" claims.http://www.sacbee.com/2012/04/02/4384130/gluten-free-for-all-even-if-theyre.html

Utah is a hub for growing gluten-free industry

Tim Lawson of Provo, Utah, got so sick he could not work, and he declared bankruptcy and saw his home go into foreclosure before he learned he had celiac disease. As his health improved, he remodeled his basement and started New Grains Gluten-Free Bakery, which has been such a success that products are sold in grocery stores throughout Utah, and Lawson is considering a home delivery service. http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/money/53716104-79/gluten-free-disease-celiac.html.csp

Gluten-free label moves beyond food

Medication and skin-care products are among nonfood items being certified as gluten-free, industry experts said during a webinar hosted by the National Association of Specialty Food Trade. "We've seen a 43% increase in body-care products being labeled as gluten-free and certified as gluten-free," said Cynthia Kupper, executive director of the Gluten Intolerance Group of North America.http://supermarketnews.com/nonfood/more-nonfoods-labeled-gluten-free

Cookbook offers gluten-free vegan recipes, tips

Susan O'Brien's "Gluten-Free Vegan Comfort Food" offers 125 recipes for dishes such as macaroni and cheese and roasted Brussels sprouts, all made without wheat or animal products. It lists foods to keep on hand and to avoid and explains celiac disease, but it does not provide nutritional analyses. http://www.oregonlive.com/foodday/index.ssf/2012/03/cookbook_review_gluten-free_ve.html

Natural foods expo features new gluten-free products

Gluten-free foods were showcased at the Natural Product Expo West in California, with many products containing additional protein and fiber to increase nutritional value. Baked products focused on soft textures and whole grains. http://www.examiner.com/gluten-free-nutrition-in-national/natural-product-expo-west-packed-with-nutritious-gluten-free