Texas Bishop Includes "Celiac" in Special "Swine Flue Directive"

In a special "Directive" released to the press yesterday evening, regarding the "seriousness of the Swine Flu", Bishop Edmond Carmody, of the Diocese of Corpus Christi included "people with celiac or special needs" in his seven (7)-item list of "directives to Priests regarding distribution of Communion in wake of N1H1 virus situation". Story...
In learning about Celiac Disease and Gluten-Free living one will find there are all sorts of ways to encounter Gluten-Contamination -- yes -- even in church. While the flu is an emergent issue, The Holy Communion, gluten-contamination issue is ongoing and could be informative for anyone who is building their Celiac / Gluten IQ.
For more information on this go to www.glutenfreesimplicity.wordpress.com or go to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops site. One can also go to google and type in the key words: gluten and holy communion and flu.
Have a nice day.

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Can You Name some Complications of Untreated Celiac Disease?

Some complications of untreated Celiac Disease include: Malnutrition, Anemia, Osteoponea, Osteoporosis, Lymphoma, Lactose Intolerance, Depression, Nuropathy, and Short Stature.


Source: Lapid, N. (March 25, 2009). “Complications Of Untreated Celiac Disease: Why People With Celiac Disease Should Not Eat Gluten”. About.com. Retrieved from http://celiacdisease.about.com/od/symptomsofceliacdisease/a/complications.htm.

Which grain is NOT a primary gluten grain yet has been frequently avoided on experts' advice?

This grain is NOT one of the grains primarily avoided by those with Celiac Disease yet it has been frequently avoided due to the advice of experts. Do you know what it is?

Oats are not in the primary group of grains avoided by those with Celiac Disease but have often been avoided due to fears of possible Gluten-cross-contamination.

Source: Lapid, N. (Feb. 16, 2008). “Oats and the Gluten-Free Diet: Are Oats Safe for Patients with Celiac Disease? About.com. Retrieved April 16, 2009 from http://celiacdisease.about.com/od/theglutenfreediet/a/OatsForCeliacs.htm.

List some prepared grocery products commonly containing gluten?

Bouillon cubes, Candy, Cheese spreads, Cold cuts, Hot dogs, salami, sausage, French fries , Hot chocolate mixes or cocoa, Imitation fish (eg, imitation crab meat), Matzo, Nondairy creamer, Processed canned meats and poultry, Salad dressing, Hot dogs and other sausage products, Canned soups and soup mixes, Catsup, Chips and dip mixes, Communion wafer, Gravy, Ice cream, Luncheon meats, Mustard, Peanut butter, Rice mixes, Sauces/marinades (soy, oyster, Worcestershire, etc), Tomato sauce, Yogurt, Spice blends, seasonings, Flavored drink mixes, Powdered egg substitutes, Flavored/seasoned/coated nuts and seeds, Powdered sugar, Reduced-fat products, Oats (from non-dedicated facility), Fruit pie fillings.

Source: “Foods and Products that May Contain Gluten” http://www.uptodate.com/online/content/image.do?imageKey=gast_pix/prepared.htm&title=Prepared%20foods%20with%20gluten

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