Coming Soon To Our Store
Udi’s GF - White Sandwich Bread, Whole Grain Bread, Blueberry Muffin, Lemon Streussel and Pizza Shells (arriving fresh Friday 9/18).
Andrea’s - GF White Sandwich Bread (arriving fresh Wednesday 9/16).
Enzymedica - The foremost manufacturer of enzymes has expanded its line, so we have too. New products include: ViraStop, MucoStop and Digest for Kids. Digestive enzymes are particularly helpful for those suffering from malabsorption. Ask us about enzymes the next time you are in.
Choice Batter - This will become your new favorite replacement for bread crumbs. It makes superior chicken nuggets, fish & chips and onion rings, and it will not absorb oil.
Conte’s - GF Lasagnas (Beef, Vegetable and Cheese)
Zico Coconut Waters - These lightly sweet and uniquely refreshing drinks are extremely high in minerals and electrolytes, and so make the perfect sports drink without the sugar or unnatural sweeteners.
Returning
Glutenfreeda’s - GF Instant Oatmeals (finally)
Against the Grain - GF Bagels and Rolls
Roh and Jo - Sugar Cookies, Brownies and Cupcakes
Dowd and Rogers - GF Chestnut Flour for substitution in your favorite gluten free foods
Amanda’s Own Chocolate Bars - Dedicated gluten, dairy, egg and nut free excellence
Nutribiotic Protein Powder - 20% off, including three new flavors
Natren Probiotics - 25% off, including Healthy Trinity
Frequent shoppers receive a 10% discount on all supplements for the month of September (excluding sale items).
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Researchers at the University of Texas at Galveston have found that the enzyme aldose reductase is a critical link in the cascade of steps resulting in an allergen-provoked asthma attack, and that aldose reductase inhibitors, already in use for the treatment of diabetes, can prevent an asthma attack. Oral administration of aldose reductase inhibitors worked effectively to block inflammation in a series of in vitro experiments with ragweed extracts and human airway epithelial cells. This was followed by an experiment with asthmatic mice that were fed aldose reductase inhibitor before inhaling ragweed extract and the therapy reduced asthma. Further research could lead to a much needed alternative to the current asthma therapy involving corticosteroids and bronchodilators, which have many side effects. The group is moving on to clinical trials in humans. The study is published in the Aug. 6th edition of PLoS ONE.
Missing Link in Celiac Disease Identified
Researchers at the University of Maryland have identified a formerly mysterious protein called zonulin as the precursor to haptoglobin 2, a molecule that is responsible for gut permeability. “This molecule could be a critical missing piece of the puzzle to lead to a treatment for celiac disease, other autoimmune disorders and allergies and even cancer, all of which are related to an exaggerated production of zonulin/pre-haptoglobin 2 and to the loss of the protective barrier of cells lining the gut and other areas of the body, like the blood brain barrier,” says Dr. Fasano who headed the team’s study. The molecule is present in humans but not other primates and it is believed to have mutated from haptoglobin 1 some two million years ago. This may explain why apes rarely have autoimmune diseases, but humans currently suffer from 70 different kinds. Piers of Dr. Fasano’s team have heralded this as “the molecule of the century”, and it may will lead to exciting breakthroughs in allergy and celiac disease. Dr. Fasano reported the discovery in the Sept. 7th online edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. (Thanks to Jen for pointing this out.)
Rewards Program
The Free From Market Rewards Program is officially underway, and it is easy. For every $150 of purchases, earn $10 back in free merchandise, and…
For the month of September rewards customers receive an additional 10% off on all supplements (some restrictions apply). Ask how the next time you are in!
Children’s Memorial Food Allergy Study
The Children’s Memorial Food Allergy Study in Chicago is still looking for families to participate in this long term family-based study of biological parents and at least one food allergic child (age 0-21 years). The goal is to answer fundamental questions that have never been systematically studied on a large scale: What is the cause of food allergy? How can food allergy be predicted and prevented? Are there alternative or better treatments for food allergy? This is the largest genetic study of food allergy ever and the answers to these basic questions will point toward their goal, which is nothing less that a cure for food allergy.
Each family member that participates receives a $25 gift card to Target, free parking, additional gift card(s) to cover travel expenses and free blood RAST screening for allergies. The test alone can cost several hundreds of dollars, and later you can tell your everyone that you were part of the solution to the need for gluten free foods. Since inception the study has enrolled 1000 families. An additional 500 families are needed in order to secure additional NIH funding for this single largest genetic study of food allergy. For more information, call 1-888-573-1833 or e-mail allergystudy@childrensmemorial.org. They need your help.
Community
September 26, 9:00 am. The Annual Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network Walk for Food Allergy will take place in 35 cities beginning in Autumn. The walk comes to Grant Park September 26 and the goal is to raise $2.7 million nationally for research toward a cure for food allergy. Now is the time to start putting together your team, make a pledge and get organized! Visit the walk website for details.
October 1, 2009 Cooking Allergen Free and Vegetarian with Lisa Williams of Lisa Cooks Allergen Free, Hinsdale Public Library, 20 E. Maple Street, Hinsdale, IL 60521 (630)986-1976. Visit the library website for more information.
October 10, 8:30am to noon. The University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center’s Annual Free Blood Screen & Ask the Experts Panel. There is no charge to be screened but preregistration is MANDATORY! Registration opens September 1. Call 773-702-7593 or vist www.CeliacDisease.net for more information.
October 12, 2009, 6:00-8:00 pm. POCHA (Parents of Children Having Allergies) will have its bimonthly meeting at Silver Cross Hospital, 1200 Maple Road, Joliet, IL 60432. For more information see the POCHA Will County Website.
October 24, 7:00 pm. The Annual Food Allergy Initiative Chicago Benefit will be held at the River East Arts Center, 435 E. Illinois Street, Chicago. The Food Allergy Initiative is dedicated to nothing less than a cure for food allergy, and they are uniquely positioned to do it. Last year the first FAI benefit alone raised $1.2 million for food allergy research and community education. FAI Chicago’s 2nd Annual Benefit aims will be hosted by Charlie Trotter’s. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call 312-553-2000 or visit the Food Allergy Initiative Website.
Recalls
Sept. 15, 2009 Fannie May Confections Brands is recalling “Fannie May Milk Chiocolate & Almonds due to undeclared almonds. The product was distributed in Arkansas, California, Illinois, and Indiana.
Sept. 14, 2009 Cascioppo Brothers Meats Inc. is recalling “Cascioppo Linguisa Sausage” and “Cascioppo Linguisa Sausage Links” due to undeclared milk and soy. The products were distributed to restaurants in Washington.
Sept. 10, 2009 Shining Marble Corporation, dba Shil La Dang is recalling “Gimbob (fish cake sushi),” “Modeum rice cake,” “Combination rice cake,” “Sultok rice cake,” and “Bean Seolki rice cake” due to undeclared chestnut, fish, wheat, and soy. The products were distributed in Korean markets in Los Angeles and Orange County California.
Aug. 31, 2009 Petri Baking Products Inc. is recalling “Stop & Shop Home Town Bakery Old Fashioned Molasses Cookies” due to undeclared milk and peanut. The product was distributed to Stop & Shop stores in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island.
Aug. 31, 2009 Chef Pierre is recalling “Chef Pierre Gourmet Lemon Meringue Pie” due to undeclared milk. The product was distributed nationally.Visit the FDA recall website for more information or to sign up for live updates.
Warning
Ener-g Chocolate Chip Potato Cookies have been reformulated and they now contain egg.
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