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New on The Frum Celiac !!!

We have begun a new section called the Nutrition Corner. Today we discuss basic Celiac Nutrition. Stay tuned for more articles on Celiac Nutrition.

Orthodox Union's relationship with GFCO
The Gluten Intolerance Group® is pleased to announce our gluten-free food certification program, the Gluten Free Certification Organization (GFCO), the first program of its kind in the world! This new independent food processing inspection program will verify that food products meet the highest standards for gluten-free ingredients and a safe processing environment.

With the summer upon us, Frum Celiac is taking a short break. We encourange everyone to use the discussion page and email us with any questions you might have. Enjoy your summer !!!

The story of one GF teenager who went to Eretz Yisroel for the year and how she was able to acclimate into the frum Israeli world and tips for those who plan to go there in the future.

We're getting a face lift !!! Soon the FrumCeliac site will have a new look and feel. This is your chance to give us some suggestions. You can email support@frumceliac.com.

Remember to visit the discussion corner where you can learn from others and ask questions to the group at large.

Enzyme may provide treatment for gluten intolerance

NEW YORK 1-30-08 (Reuters Health) - An enzyme has been recently identified that is able to degrade gluten in a laboratory simulation of the gastrointestinal tract.

If clinical trials bear out the findings, adding the enzyme to gluten-containing meals "might eliminate gluten toxicity, thus offering patients the possibility of abandoning (occasionally) their strict gluten-free diet," write the authors.

To read more, click on Gut below..

SOURCE: Gut, January 2008.