Just returned from the annual conference in Orlando for the Gluten Intolerance Group of North America. I come back with even more conviction to make this group a resource for any veterans or newbies to the gluten free diet. Times are changing! For one, gluten sensitivity has been officially recognized by the international medical community as a "real" condition, so one need not have celiac disease in order to be taken seriously (good thing, or I'd be very sick and unable to do any of this, kudos to my forward-thinking physician!). How cool is that?! I would URGE anyone who follows a gluten free diet to join the GIG at www.gluten.net. I watched the board in action at the conference. They are regular folks just like you and me working tirelessly to advocate for promoting awareness and education, but a nonprofit doesn't run on thin air. A membership is $35 for the year, and gets you a very informative quarterly magazine, e-newsletters if you want them, and a ton of other bennies. It's a tax deduction. Please help this organization.
At our next meeting, I'll be announcing a dues structure for our group as well, which will include a discount if you join both nationally and locally. I will have summaries of the talks I attended (medical management of celiac, nutrition for celiac, pediatric guidelines, and more), a TON of stuff to sample, and more! A more detailed and specific agenda to follow soon. I'm hoping for mid-August, but meeting space is an issue.
Does anyone have ideas of where we can meet at no cost, probably quarterly, but also have access to a kitchen? This is proving tough, but it's very important to us. Down the road, we'll definitely be cooking! Feedback much appreciated!
We are a small but growing community. We have to band together to share troubles, triumphs, and ideas. Hope you will consider becoming active.
More soon. Stay tuned.
Janet
GIGgainesville@gmail.com
352-215-1078
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