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We know that people choose Gilbert's Gourmet Goodies for a variety of reasons. For those who are making a lifestyle switch, or looking for information on food allergies, food-related conditions, or special diets, we recommend the following organizations, which have been helpful to customers.
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Good Websites to Know About
The following are links that you may find useful when researching information about Celiac Disease, food allergies and intolerances and autism:
Food Allergies & Intolerances
- The eight most common food allergens are: wheat, soy, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish and fish. These 8 foods account for 90% of food allergies.
- According to the FDA, FAAN and other sources, more than 21 million people in the US suffer from food allergies.
- According to the Celiac Foundation, 1 in 133 people in the US, between 3 - 4 million people, have been diagnosed with Celiac Disease, and cannot eat foods containing gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. Millions more people are undiagnosed.
- According to AAAAI, food allergies increased 18% between 1997 and 2007.
- The CDC says that 4 out of every 100 children reported having a food allergy.
- Approximately 3.3 million people in the U.S. are allergic to peanuts and nuts. Reported peanut allergies doubled between 1997 and 2002.
- Millions of people remain undiagnosed with illnesses, food allergies and food intolerances which can cause digestive symptoms, nasal congestion, rashes and other symptoms.
- Whether allergies or intolerances are the cause, many people must avoid certain foods to prevent negative reactions ranging from stomach aches and bloating to severe digestive reactions, congestion, hives and other serious or life threatening reactions.
- Many school systems continue to address food allergies by creating peanut-free and nut-free classrooms and providing menus that are sensitive to children with food allergies, Celiac Disease and conditions requiring restricted diets. Day care providers and camps are following the trend by becoming peanut-free as well.
- Many parents of autistic children and children with behavioral issues follow the Autism Diet, removing gluten and dairy from their children's diets, thereby reducing their symptoms.
- According to the Feingold Association numerous studies show that certain synthetic food additives can have serious learning, behavior, and/or health effects for sensitive people.
- The Feingold Association reports that hyperactivity can be triggered by synthetic additives - specifically synthetic colors, synthetic flavors and the preservatives BHA, BHT (and later TBHQ) - and also a group of foods containing a natural salicylate radical.