WNYGFDSG - Links to Celiac Information and Products

 

This page links to major Celiac research organizations, Celiac friendly vendors, and helpful information.  If you have a favorite Celiac friendly site you'd like to see included, please email me: pimcgirr@yahoo.com with the information (URL, description) and I will add it to the page.  Thanks! 

Celiac Sprue Association Home Page

This is the website of the Celiac Sprue Association, the national group of which our local is affiliated. 

Gluten Intolerance group of North America

Home page of the Gluten Intolerance Group of North America (G.I.G.).  The site conatins information, research, fund raising events and more.

Celiac Disease Foundation

Celiac Disease Foundation provides support, information and assistance to people affected by Celiac Disease/Dermatitis Herpetiformis (CD/DH).


 

CDF increases awareness among the general public and works closely with health care professionals, pharmaceutical and medical industries.  This cooperative effort puts CDF at the forefront of CD

Canadian Celiac Association

The Canadian Celiac Association is the national organization in Canada and is based in Mississauga (about an hour away from the border from us).

American Celiac Disease Alliance

The American Celiac Disease Alliance was formed on March 10, 2005 in response to a mandate from the NIH symposium in June 2004.  Members of the ACDA had initially come together as the American Celiac Task Force. The bulk of this group's work is in the important area of food labeling.

National Foundation for Celiac Awareness

The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to finding a cure for Celiac Disease. NFCA, a national organization, is affiliated with the leading researchers in the US who are working toward this goal.  They have a great newsletter with recipes, etc.
 

Center For Celiac Research-University of Maryland

University of Maryland Center for Celiac Research is an institution engaged in clinical care, diagnostic support, education, and clinical and basic science research in Celiac Disease. Dr. Alessio Fasano is the director.  This site has much information on general information about Celiac disease and on current research.

University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center

The University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center is dedicated to raising diagnosis rates and meeting the critical needs of people affected by celiac disease through education, research and advocacy. The site has much info on testing, diagnosis and understanding the disease.

Celiac.com

Celiac and Gluten-free Diet Support Center. This site has an extensive index of helpful articles and links to resources for Celiacs.

Celiac Disease Webring

Over 60 web sites with information and products of interest to people with Celiac Disease.

Erie, PA Chapter of CSA

This is the Erie, PA chapter of our national group (CSA).

Clan Thompson Celiac Information

Clan Thompson's Celiac Site offers resources and information for the Celiac community including: SmartLists (TM) are a series of software programs which make it easy to find gluten information on thousands of items, pocket guides and books.

Gluten-free Drugs

List of drugs known to be gluten-free (Alphabetic).

Le Garden Old World Breads

Traditional Breads - 100% Gluten-Free. Made fresh daily in a Gluten-Free facility.

Kinnikinnick Foods

Excellent gluten free products! Love those donuts!!!

Walt Disney World dining information
Wegmans Gluten-Free List

The Wegmans gluten-free list is an invaluable resource for Celiacs.  It is now on the web.  They also have a list for those with lactose intolerance, as well. Be sure to check the list out often, as product ingrdients do change.

Wegmans Gluten-Free Recipes

This is part of the Wegmans.com website.  You can search through the hundreds of Wegmans recipes for gluten-free recipes.  There are also recipes for other dietary needs as well.

Gluten Evolution (website of Manna from Anna)

Here is a link to a Gluten Free bread mix that tastes like . . . . well, BREAD! It has more fiber & protein than rice bread and is soft.  Great for sandwiches.  The group sampled this bread at our April support meeting and were impressed.

Gluten-Free Mall
Gluten-Free Foods Online. Since 1998 The Gluten-Free Mall has offered online shopping for those on gluten-free diets.
Gluten Free Oats®

This company certifies a gluten free rolled oat product.  These can be ordered in bulk and stored in your freezer.

Shabtai Gourmet Bakery

Shabtai Gourmet is a unique Gluten Free Bakery line specializing in Gluten Free, Lactose Free, Soy Free, Casein Free, Peanut Free & Dairy Free Cakes and Cookies. Shabtai has brought a fresh and exciting new approach to allergen free baking. This family owned business has been providing GF baked goods for our annual walk and meetings. Their products can be found in FeelRiye stores as well as in some Tops and Wegmans.

French Meadows Bakery

This company has a line of gluten free products including rolls, cookies and brownies. The products can be found in your local Tops, Wegmans, and Feel Rite markets. Note: when ordering online or buying products inthe store: not all products are gluten free, so please read the labels.

Gluten free, Casein free Cookbook
You will find many recipes and other helps for preparing gluten-free, casein-free meals.
Gluten Free Works
Gluten Free Works is a comprehensive webstite that helps with understanding  the Gluten Free diet and lifestyle. There are links to health and diet information, as well as an online store resource with a variety of GF products. The site also contains an online discussion forum and a newsletter.
Sweet Christine's Gluten-Free Confections

Look for samples of these tasty cookies at our Celiac Walk.

Foodtek Quick Bake and Fast & Fresh Products

If you have kids you will want to check this website out!! This company makes quick & easy GF baking mixes for children & can be used in the Easy Bake Oven, as well as conventional oven and/or microwave. Check out their product line.

Just Ask Josh Baked Goods

These baked goods are made locally. Contact Julie Reinstein to find out more and to order cookies, brownies, pizza crusts and more.

Natural Feast

Check out their muffins at our walk & their products at Feel Rite stotres, and at Healthy Essentials.

Bob & Ruth's Gluten-Free Travel and Dining Club
Bob & Ruth's GF Travel and Dining Club offers GF travel packages, workshops about dining & travelling and a quarterly newsletter.  They do require a membership fee.
GlutenFreeTravelSite.com

Here is a website focused exclusively on user-submitted gluten-free travel reviews. It is very new and will become more comprehensive as users post reviews of their travel/dining experiences. It is arranged by regions and should help the celiac to find great dining and travel experiences. Happy Gluten-Free Vacations!

Triumph Dining Cards

Check out this wonderful new resource for ethnic restaurant dining.

Triumph Dining Cards are laminated cards for six different ethnic cuisines: American (in English and Spanish), Chinese (in traditional Chinese and English), Japanese (in Japanese and English), Indian (in Hindi and English), Mexican (in Spanish and English), and Thai (in Thai and English). The language is quite specific and detailed.