July 2018 Meeting Summary

Note: The Prescott Area Celiac and Gluten Free Support Group meets the second Tuesday of each month. Call Renee Richey @ (928) 443-0399 for info about meeting locations and times. 

The Prescott Celiac and Gluten Free Support group had a terrific meeting this past week! The group hosted Melissa Ellis, Clinical Dietitian Supervisor and Cheryl, Nutrition Associate with Yavapai  Regional Medical Center (YRMC), as our guest speakers. Melissa spoke in depth on several aspects of Celiac and Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity, that I got so caught up in, I didn't take very good notes...so my summary will be incomplete.  We hope to have both of them back as a community outreach from YRMC in the future.

One thing that struck me as significant was the fact that of the population that have Type 1 diabetes, at least 10% will have Celiac. And, we know that in the general population  1 out of 133 people have Celiac or Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity.  Melissa is also available for one on one consultation with a referral from either your doctor or your naturapath. If your insurance won't pay, it is $130.00 for an hour or so personal consultation.

Cheryl brought everyone samples of a delicious chia pudding (it can be made without ginger, FYI).  They brought recipes for the make-ahead pudding and an almond butter protein bite.  Melissa also spoke about eating OATS.....It is important for all of us to do our best to consume oats that follow the "purity protocol". Linda has found that GF HARVEST and MONTANA GLUTEN FREE are safe for us (both must be ordered online)  I eat GLUTENFREEDA and I buy hers at Sprouts.  As always...choose what works for you. These are only our suggestions.

We had two new members, Kathy and my dear friend Gerrit Jones. Each were able to give their personal testimonial on the journey to good health the gluten free way.

Thank you to all who came to the meeting. We missed those of you who could not attend.  Our meetings are always the second Tuesday of the month.  Next month we have Brea from VIBRANT LABS coming from Phoenix to speak. We had a record turnout the last time she attended our meeting.  So please put August 14th on your calendar.

In good health!

Renee and Linda

All information presented or discussed by the Prescott Area Celia & Gluten Free Support Group members at its meetings, on its bog, or sent by email is for informational & educational purposes only.  It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.  Persons with any health issues should consult a qualified, licensed medical professional for diagnosis & treatment.

June 2018 Meeting Summary

Note: The Prescott Area Celiac and Gluten Free Support Group meets the second Tuesday of each month. Call Renee Richey @ (928) 443-0399 for info about meeting locations and times. 

The Prescott Area Celiac and Gluten Free Support Group held a fantastic meeting Tuesday June 12th.Thank you to all of you that were able to make it.

Vicky Elliott, PhD, RDN, Nutritional Health Coach for Natural Grocers, Prescott was our guest speaker. Her email address is nhc.ps@naturalgrocers.com.  She covered so much information and brought many samples and support handouts. To briefly summarize her presentation.... Vicky  spoke about the founder Margaret Isley (who created the original Vitamin Cottage, that would become Natural Grocers (NG).  Vicky is in charge of the nutrition education department at NG. She does personal health coaching by appointment if ever you want to go over your personal supplemental questions, nutritional suggestions etc.  You must call for an appointment. Her personal coaching is on Fridays, and on Tuesday and Wednesdays you will find her working in the store.  She emphasized the uniqueness of Natural Grocers, in that all of their fresh produce items are all organic! That is why sometimes you will not find certain fruits or vegetables.  It is because they were not available "organic" .  The signage in the store EDAP means Everyday Affordable Pricing.  Also, in the back right side of the store is a tan file cabinet,. This cabinet is the Customer Literature File Cabinet. You many go in  it any time and take fliers on whatever your interest is in. You can reach Vicky at 771-0400.  Thank you Linda for making arrangements for this informative speaker.

And more thanks to Linda for contacting Gimbals Candy Company.  Gimbals candy is gluten free.  Gimbals generously donated bags and bags of samples of their Scottie Dogs (black licorice), Sour Jelly Beans, and Cherry Lovers soft chew candies.  I can easily say that those at the meeting that never liked black licorice, loved the black licorice Scottie Dogs.  Please check out www.gimbalscandy.com for a list and store locations for their candy. Let's all encourage Prescott stores to carry their products.

By the way, having our blog legitimizes our support group to commercial entities, so a big thank you must go to member Diane Jacobs, for creating and maintaining and updating our blog. prescottareaceliacglutenfreesupport.blogspot.com

And this too allows us to receive the generous magazine donations from Gluten Free & MORE magazine.

On a final note. we have another new gluten free baker in town.  You can meet Michael and Brittany Flores at the Yavapai College Farmer's Market on Saturdays.  I will be sending all of you a "forward" soon.  This email will provide you with all the info on Peace, Love, & Baking Co., LLC  There is a retail menu attachment in the email.  Hopefully, you can open the attachment.  I was unable to on my desktop.  But, you will have all their contact info in the email I am sending.

See you next month. We have secured a very special guest speaker from Yavapai Regional Medical Center. More info to follow in reminder email in July.

Renee

All information presented or discussed by the Prescott Area Celia & Gluten Free Support Group members at its meetings, on its bog, or sent by email is for informational & educational purposes only.  It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.  Persons with any health issues should consult a qualified, licensed medical professional for diagnosis & treatment.