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Tuesday, February 22, 2011

RUDIS GLUTEN FREE BREAD

02/22/2011

I heard from a friend of mine to try Rudis Gluten free Bread. 
I like Udies Gluten free Bread but I wanted something a little bit different, but in the stores there was nothing there for me to try, nothing jumped at me. 
I went on  line to look for the website for Rudis Gluten Free Bread.
I found it the website is http://www.rudisglutenfreebakery.com/, I pressed the link to find out where I could buy it and it said that Genuardis , Giant and Whole Foods carried it.  I called them and all of them said that they do not carry it, I called the company and asked where I could buy it and I emailed the person that they told me to get in contact with which is Maggie Meeks.  Maggie is a fantastic cutomer Service agent she said to me that she would look into this and find out why their products are not in the stores by now but in the mean time she would send out to me a loaf of their bread.  she asked me if I wanted the Multi Grain , Original or the Cinnamon raisin Bread.  I chose the Multigrain Bread.  she shipped it to me overnight and  I was excited to try it out.  Her email address is mmeek@rudisbakery.com she might if you ask nicely let you try a loaf also to help spread the word on how great their bread really is. 
I tried out the bread and let me tell you it was spactacular it was more then I expected it to be.  It was what I felt was missing and what I wanted to have in a bread.  It was almost the size of a normal piece of bread, it tasted to me like a really good honey nut wheat bread but without the wheat.  I looked at the ingredients and they are really good.  The Rudis Multi Grain Bread has in it potato extract rice starch rice flour sorghum flour high oleic sunflower/safflower oil organic evaporated cane juice organic honey egg whites organic inulin yeast sea salt xanthan gum organic cornmeal organic sunflower seeds organic sunflower seeds organic millet organic flaxseed organic molasses
I was impressed with the ingredients and the taste brings me back to when I was not a Celiac it taste like I said before like a really good high quality bread and the texture to it is magnificient .  I made some onion soup over the weekend and I thought I might as well try using the bread like a french onion soup.
I did it it a bit differently but the taste was suburb.  I placed a slice of the Rudis Multigrain Bread tosted at the bottom of a bowl I placed on top of that two slices of provolone cheese and I poured the onion soup I made over the toasted  bread and cheese.  It was amazing the toast and cheese went to the top similar to what you would see in a French Onion Soup. I thought the bread woud becaome overly soggy but it did not the crust to the bread stayed crunchy and delicious.  I was quite amazed of how great this bread was.  I received my bread on Friday by yesterday I was almost out of it.  I was getting anxious that I would not be able to get another loaf.  I called every store I could think of in Montgomery County PA and could not find it until I called Gary's world of Wellness in Eagleville PA.  they  had it and I went immediately there and picked up the Multigrain Bread again and I also picked up the Cinnamon Raisin Bread.  I have not tried this yet but I will and let you know about it.  I also wanted to let you know that you can go onto the Rudis website and download one of their coupons when you do this every  down load for the coupon , Rudis Gluten Free Bread will donate 1 dollar to the National foundation For Celiac Awareness to help in their efforts to better educate physicians in the diagnosis of Ceiliac disease.  Rudis will donate a dollar, up to 20,ooo to support education for the diagnosis of Celiac disease.
Once again if you would like to purchase this bread and live in Montgomery county PA you can purchase it at
Gary's World Of Wellness
4 West Mount Kirk Avenue
Eagleville Pa  19403
telephone number 610 539 6727

I am told that other stores will start carrying it I did ask Giant Food Stores in Plymouth Meeting to order it but they said that it will take some time but they will try to get it in.  I spoke with Michelle Long that takes care of the Gluten Free and Organic section at the Giant so you can always call her , the stores phone number is 610 941 5448 .  She says that it might take about  a month or so to see if they brought it in yet.  I also called the corporate level  at Giant Food Stores and I was told to call back at the end of the week and they will let me know when they can get it in. 

I also want to bring out a word of caution make sure the Rudis gluten Free Bread does say on it gluten Free there is there regular line of breads in most stores now.  I think the regular versions of the Rudis bread is wheat and oat so just make sure you purchase  the breads that are labled gluten free they would be The Origian , the Multi Grain and The Cinnamon Raisin Bread.
I think you will be quite delighted and thrilled how great these breads taste, I know I was , I forgot to tell you the best part their breads are soft and full of lots of little crannies like real bread.  I am going today to try out my old time favorite sandwitch peanut butter and jam I can not wait it will be heavenly.

I just tried   the Rudis  gluten free Cinnamon Raisin Bread  and oh my was it ever good it tasted to me like what I remember about and loved about Pepperidge Farm's Cinnamon Raisin Bread delicious a real treat to sink your teeth into. .

Thank you

Ellen Gaffney
Email Address:  thegcats@verizon.net

Monday, February 14, 2011

THE LITTLE BAKERY

02/14/2011

I found a little bakery in Blue Bell PA 19422, of course yes it is gluten free.
I love love this bakery, the bakery is located at :
The Little Bakery
921 Penllyn- Blue Bell Pike
Blue Bell PA  19422
Website:  http://www.thelittlebakeryinbluebellpa.com/
Telephone number 267 708 0984
Owner:  John Rorer

The gluten free items at this bakery are heavenly they taste so good.
I also love this bakery because John  Rorer not only puts his products in stores but he is the only Bakery that I know of that sells his gluten free goods in schools so that children can have a treat at school that is gluten free and safe to eat and best of all taste good.
He has his gluten free items at the Montgomery Community College, Chestnuthill Academy, Germantown Academy, he also has his gluten free treats at The Spring side School and at Penn Charter.  He is looking for more schools to be in to help out children and others with Celiac Disease. 
He has all kinds of deserts he has a brownie with a Rasberry sauce that is out of this world.  he has a Brownie with a Cream Cheese frosting plus cakes, Biscotti almost anything you can think of he has .
If you have a child in school and has Celiac disease contact him let him know what school your child goes to and maybe he can be in your child's school so that they too can have these marvelous treats or maybe even in your work place if you are a Celiac patient you can convince your employer to have these great items.
He also does ship his items if yu do not live in the Philadelphia area so make sure you call him and experience how wonderful these items are.
He will be at The Greater Philadelphia Celiac Support Group on Maarch 18th at the Abington Memorial Hospital doors will open at 5:45.

Thank You

Ellen Gaffney
Email Address:  thegcats@verizon.net

Saturday, February 12, 2011

HOW TO LET YOUR DOCTOR KNOW MORE ABOUT CELIAC DISEASE

02/12/2011

If you, or a loved one have concerns that maybe you might have Celiac Disease but your doctors are not addressing your issues as to why you think you might have the disease then tell your medical professional to look at the website http://www.celiaccmecentral.com/
This website is meant for the medical professional, it gives a breakdown on the disease and how to test for Celiac disease.
After they have read all the information on Celiac Disease they are given a test to make sure that the medical professional fully understand this condition. 
Just in case you need the symptoms of Celiac Disease
ANEMIA
UNEXPLAINED WEIGHT LOSS OR WEIGHT GAIN
BLOATING
ABDOMINAL PAIN
CONSTIPATION
DIARRHEA
VITAMIN DEFICIENCIES
EXTREME TIREDNESS
UNEXPLAINED SKIN RASHES
INFERTILITY
MISCARRIAGES

These are the most classic signs for Celiac Disease and if you are a type 1 diabetic you should be tested for Celiac Disease even if you do not have the symptoms because type 1 diabetes and Celiac Disease have the same gene.
Also if you would like to know if you have the genes for Celiac Disease in your family ask your doctor for a gene test for DQ2 and DQ8 if you do this you can find out if it is in your family.  The DQ2 gene is the Gene that is for both Celiac Disease and Type 1 Diabetes.  These two genes are the most prevelent for Celiac Disease, so ask your doctor for a gene test for Celiac Disease for the DQ2 and DQ8 Gene
If you have other autoimmune diseases then you are more predisposed to Celiac Disease.
Also just to let you know if you do have Celiac Disease in your family but you are not showing any symptoms of the disease get tested  because if it is in your family and you have a family member that has the disease you may not show any symptoms some Celiac patients do not show any symptoms but have the disease and it is still doing the same damage that it is doing in your small instestine that others that show symptoms. Everyone is different with the symptoms that they have for the disease, in most cases there will be no two people that will have the same symptoms for Celiac Disease.  Some people just experience the Extreme Tiredness  and Weight gain or Weight Loss others may have nerological symptoms and others will have the classic symptoms that is why it is so hard to diagnose, but without the diagnosis of Celiac Disease it can lead to other more serious  and deadly diseases like cancer. 
The ways to get tested are the Gene test to see if it is in your family , the next step is a Celiac Panel which is a blood test and the final and most important one  is the Endoscopy to see how much damage in the small intestine has been done. 

Thank You

Ellen Gaffney
thegcats@verizon.net

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

CELIAC DISEASE & TYPE 1 DIABETES

02/08/2011

If you have both conditions Celiac Dissease and type ! Diabetes you need to get to a specialist that can handle both diseases.   One place I would recommend to you would be the Celiac / Diabetes Center At Paoli Hospital.
They have everything there to help you out.  they have of course the Dr's like Dr. Laskin for the Celiac Disease .  He can be reached at 610 644 6755.  They have two Nutritionist and Dietitians on staff.  They have Mary Anne Martin & Kathy Chinchola.  these Dietitians can be reached at 484 565 80 20

Also if y are a new Celiac or maybe a celiac that just needs more information of the disease you can always join the Greater Philadelphia Celiac Support Group.  This is run by Karen Dalyrmple her telephone number is 215 757 1233.  she is unbelievably good in getting all the help you will need.  It does cost you 25.00 to join but with that 25.00 you get so much information.  She sends out to you a huge binder that is filled with everything to get yu started and everything in the years to come to go back too.  It does cost 20.00 a year after that but you get two newsletters those newsletters are filled with about 20 - 30 pages of even more informaiton and you will see  what speaker we will be having for our support meeting.  Our next Support meeting will be March 18th 2011 and we have a fantastic guest it is one of the leading research doctors in Celiac Disease,  our meetings are held at the Abington Memorial Hospital at the Levitz Pavillion.  the doors open up at 5:45 so that you can meet new Celiacs and ones that yu have become friends with.  You will also see the different vendors that have come out with their lines of food  and of course learn more about  Celiac disease through our speaker.  Remember though you must become a member of The Greater Philadelphia Celiac Support Group through Karen Dalyrmple to go to the meeting.  she can be reached at 215 757 1233.

If you are a type 1 diabetic and are still having problems with your blood sugars i would recommend for you a great helper.  It is called the Dexcom System.  this is a continuous blood glucose system.  I have it and love it.  It has a sensor that goes under your skin in your stomach.  You change this sensor weekly.  It measures your blood sugars every few  minutes and records them.   You  wear a separate device that you wear outside your body like in your pocket, this is the computer for the system.  It picks up all your blood sugars and stores them from the sensor that is in your body.  When you get your system you set with your doctor's guidance what number he would like your system to be set up for when your blood sugars begin to rise and when your blood sugars begin to fall before they get way out of control and into dangerous levels.  You will still have to test with your blood glucose meter at least twice a day and record those numbers into your Dexcom system so that your Dexcom can be Calibrated .  The Dexcom system will beep at you when your blood sugars go over the amount for when your blood sugars are too high or too low.  The best part I think about this system is that it show you a graph of your blood sugars, so you can see if you are getting too high or too low and you can adjust accordingly, if you would like to obtain one of the Dexcom's systems just talk it over with your doctor and you can call them at 1877 339 2664 push option 2 and they will help you out in getting one of these devices.  It has helped me out a lot i have gone down two points with my A1C's I am now in normal ranges with my A1C's which is half the battle with living with type 1 diabetes

Also if you have dried out itchy skin from either or both conditions from the Celiac disease or the Diabetes the best products I know of are from the Desert Wind skin Care company.  they are allergy Free chemical Free and Gluten Free.  they have soaps Shampoo bars ( which is a soap shampoo and condiitoner all in one )
They come in scented and unscented .  the website is http://www.desertwindskincare.com/ their telephone number is 936 776 3964 His cell phone number is 1 713 823 6847 His name is Chuck Wellman
He tells me that he  is looking for distributors to help sell his products so if you are looking for any type of work call him you never know you might have a job with him


Thank You

Ellen Gaffney
Email Address;  thegcats@verizon.net

Friday, February 4, 2011

CELIAC WEBSITES

www.celiaccentral.org great website for new celiac patients
www.nicolemseitz.com  psychotherapist that mainly deals with Celiac patients and other health conditions to help them deal with their disease
www.bio35.com    glutenfree vitamins
www.glutenfreeceliacweb.com
www.mainlinehealth.org       celiac center @ Paoli Hospital
www.glutenfreeworks.com   great website particularly if you are new to Celiac Disease has a great book on sale Recognizing Celiac Disease by Cleo Libonati
www.greaterphillyceliac.com    Greater Philadelphia Support Group  cost 25.00 to join .  You get a lot of infgormation for that 25.00 you get a huge binder full of anything you can think of on Celiac disease there after you will get 2 newsletters a year approximately 25 to 30 pages of information on Celiac Disease The meetings are usually the third Friday in March and the third Friday in October.For 2011 it will be March 18th and October 21st. After the first year the cost is 20.00 contact Karen Dalyrmple to join at 215 757 1233
www.desertwindskincare.com    Gluten Free Allergy free chemical Free Soaps shampoo Bars and Lotions
www.celiac.org
www.www.celiac.ca
www.celiacdisease.net
www.gflinks.com
www.delightmagazine.com  
www.celiacprincess.com
www.glutenfreediet.ca
www.csaceliacs.org
www.girlnola.com
www.glutenfreehelp.info
ellensglutenfreeskins.nsedreams.com   do not put www in front of this website  push shop then push full catalog at the bottom right hand side of page
www.celiacdisease.net
www.glutenfreebeat.com
www.thelittlebakeryinbluebell.com     Fantastic gluten Free Bakery in Bluebell Pa  this Bakery even puts gluten Free Bakery items in Schools such as Chestnuthill Academy Germantown Academy  and a few others
Telephone number 267 708 0984
www.customchoicecereal.com   gf cereal

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

NUSKIN GLUTEN FREE PRODUCT LISTING FOR MAKE UP SKIN CARE AND MEN'S PERSONAL SKIN CARE PRODUCTS

02/02/2011

I have decided just to make things a little bit easier to give to you the products that are gluten free so you can have the list on hand when you place your orders on the website: ( ellensglutenfreeskins.nsedreams.com )
You will still have to push shop when you go on the website and then push at the bottom right hand side of the page the full catalog button . Please remember when putting my website in not to put www in front of the name of the website other wise you will get my sign in page and will not be able to order products
GO TO NUSKIN AND IT WILL HAVE SUBHEADINGS FOR SKIN CARE
                                                                                                      BODY CARE
                                                                                                      HAIR CARE
AND SO ON THIS IS THE LIST THAT IS GLUTEN FREE FROM THOSE ITEMS

180 CELL RENEWAL FLUID ITEM NUMBER 01101250
180 FACE WASH                                                01101251
180 NIGHT COMPLEX                                      01101252
180 UV BLOCK HYDRATOR                            01101254
AGELOCK CLEANSE AND TONE                  01003882
AGELOCK SPF 22 DAY LOTION                    01003881
AGELOCK FUTURE SERUM                           01003883
AGELOCK NIGHT CREAM                             01003880
ANTIBACTERIAL BODY GEL                         01102718
ANTISEPTIC HAND SANITIZER                     01110835
AP-24 BREATH SPRAY                                     01111154
AP-24 MOUTHWASH                                       01111152
AP-24 TOOTHPASTE                                        01111151
AVA PUHI MONI CONDITIONER                  01102812
AVA PUHI MONI SHAMPOO                          01102811
AVA PUHI MONI DANDRUFF SHAMPOO    01102810
BAOBAB BODY BUTTER                                01102781
BLEMISH TREATMENT                                   01110845
BODY SHAPING GEL                                      01102725
BODY SMOOTHER                                          01101239
BROW LINER PENCIL                                     01161001 THRU 003
CALMING TOUCH                                           01102716
CELLTREX COQ10                                           01131809
CELTREX ULTRA                                              01102700
CLAY PACK                                                      01101192
CLEANSING GEL PURE                                  01110309
CLEANSING LOTION CREAMY                    01110310
CLEAR ACTION CLEANSER (ACNE )          01110388
CLEAR ACTION TONER                                01110387
CONCEALER                                                   01161301 THRU 305
CREAMY HYDRATING MASQUE                  01102711
DEFINING EFFECTS MASCARA                   01160501 THRU 502
DEODORANT W CITRISOMES                     01110802
DERMATIC EFFECTS BODY LOTION          01110270
DIVIDENDS AFTERSHAVE                            01101457
DVIDENDS SHAVING CREAM                      01101456
ENHANCER SKIN CONDITIONER               01110308
EXFOLIANT SCRUB                                       01102707
EVER GLIDE FOAMING  SHAVING GEL      01110805
EYE LINER                                                        01160701 THRU 706
FACE LIFT ACTIVATOR ( ORIGINAL )          01110264
FACIAL SCRUB                                                01102709
FIREWALKER FOOT CREAM                         01110826
GALVANIC SPA FACIAL GEL W AGELOCK  01003876
GLACIAL MARINE MUD                                 01110809
HERBAL MINERAL BETH                                01101225
ICE DANCER ( SOOTHING LEG GEL )          01102803  I LOVE THIS PRODUCT I USE IT FOR MY HUSBAND WHO WORKS IN A GROCERY STORE ATTHE END OF THE DAY HIS LEGS HURT I PUT THIS ON AND THE PAIN IS GONE
INTENSIVE EYE COMPLEX                          01101233
LIP LINER                                                        01160601 THRU 606
LIQUID BODY BAR                                        01101216
LIQUID BODY LUFAH                                    01102717
LIQUID FINISH ( FOUNDATION)                 01160802 THRU 820
MOISTURE RESTORE DAY ((N-D )              01102728
MOISTUR RESTORE   DAY  (C-O )               01102702
NAPCA MOISTURIZER                                  01110257
NAPCA MOISTURE MIST                              01101226
NIGHT SUPPLY CREAM                                01102705

PERENNIAL BODY LOTION                         01100875
PH BALANCE TONER (N-D)                         01110312
PH BALANCE TONER (N-D )                         01110312
PH BALANCE MATTEFYING TONER           01110313
POLISHING BAR                                             01110803
REPLENISHING LIPSTICK                            01160101 THRU 120
REJUVENATING CREAM                               01110258
SHING EFFECTS LIP GLOSS                        01160902 THRU 906
SOLE SOLUTION FOOT CREAM                 01101220
TINTED MOISTURIZER                                  01161101 THRU 04
TRU FACE PRIMING SOLUTION                  01101232
TRU FACE IDEAL EYES                                 01101241
TRU FACE INSTANT EYE CORRECTOR      01101257
TRU FACE LINE CORRECTOR                      01102704
TRU FACE REVEALING GEL                         01101213
TRI PHASTIC WHITE CLEANSER                01102729
TRI PHASE WHITE MASQUE                        01102775
TRI PHASE WHITE MILK LOTION              01102731
TRI PHASE WHITE NIGHT CREAM             01102732
TRI PHASE WHITE TONER                          01102733
DIVIDENDS ANTIPERSPIRANT                  01101455
SUNRIGHT BODY BLOCK ( 15 & 30 )        01111331 THRU 332

PRODUCTS THAT CONTAIN CORN ( NOT GLUTEN )


BODY BAR                                                    01110353
CLEAR ACTION DAY ( ACNE )                  01110389
CLEAR ACTION NIGHT ( ACNE MEDICATION)           01110390
FACE LIFT POWDER   (ORIGINAL )          01110263
FACE LIFT POWDER SENSITIVE               01110266
HAND LOTION                                             01110329
POLISHING PEEL                                          01101215
TRU FACE ESSENCE ( CORN OIL )           01131311
TRU FACE SKIN PERFECTING GEL ( OIL )  01102698
SUNRIGHT LIP BALM                                  01110369

PRODUCTS THAT CONTAIN RICE
BLUSH                                                              01160302
BRONZING PEARLS                                      0116151501
EYE MAKE UP REMOVER                            01102770
EYE SHADOW                                                0116201 THRU 226
FINISHING POWDER                                    01161201
SUNRIGHT LIP BALM                                   01110369
WET DRY PRESSED POWDER                    01160401 THRU 407
180 SKIN MIST                                              01101253

YOU CAN REACH ME AT 484 231 1946 IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS AND MY EMAIL ADDRESS IS thegcats@verizon.net

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

NEW GLUTEN FREE GRANOLA www.girlnola.com

02/01/2011

NEW GLUTEN FREE WEBSITE:

www.girlnola.com         School Teacher ( Stepahnie Benetta ) made up gluten Free Granola to give out as Christmas presents to her staff and students.  she was school teacher.  it was a huge success which started the  making of her Gluten Free Granola .  the website is www.girlnola.com
this granola is a good source of fat, High Fiber and protein.  It is naturally sweetened low in sodium
Website:  www.girlnola.com
Cell Phone:  647 393 3372
Email address:  info@girlnola.com
Fax Number 1 905 262 1830
based out of Canada but will ship to the US