Watch out for the "new" ingredient in Gluten free foods!

"A popular legume used in other countries is showing up in more U.S. gluten-free products. A food safety specialist explains why people with peanut and soybean allergies need to be cautious: "Lupin is a yellow-colored bean that's very popular in Europe, Mediterranean countries, Australia and New Zealand. However, it is new to the United States and because of that, many consumers have never heard of it and may not realize that lupin has the same protein that causes allergic reactions to peanuts and soybeans."

Lupin, a legume belonging to the same plant family as peanuts, is showing up as a wheat replacement in an increasing number of gluten-free products. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is now issuing an alert, urging consumers with peanut and soybean allergies to read labels before buying these products.

"Lupin is a yellow-colored bean that's very popular in Europe, Mediterranean countries, Australia and New Zealand," said Karen Blakeslee, Kansas State University extension specialist in food science and coordinator of the Rapid Response Center. "However, it is new to the United States and because of that, many consumers have never heard of it and may not realize that lupin has the same protein that causes allergic reactions to peanuts and soybeans."

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Oh yeah, and while we're at it, don't even eat the certified gluten-free oatmeal. That stuff will MESS up your tummy. Had it a few weeks ago--bad news.

Personally, I think oatmeal is a gluten, regardless of its certification.

Margaret

Actually, I had been eating oatmeal exclusively for years as well - then I found a doctor that was going to help me heal my adrenals and thyroid, and she told me that I had symptoms of intestinal allergies. My symptoms were strong enough that she had me do a very, very extensive elimination diet for 4 weeks before testing any foods and she told me to eliminate even oatmeal as it can contain gluten or be processed in a facility where cross contamination is likely to occur.

So while not all people who need to be gluten free will react to oats, if you are not sure, or if there is any possibility, it's best to avoid it all together. Our intestines is where our immune system starts. Heal the intestines and the immune response will be stronger.

What can you do with an adult child other than plead with them though? That's all I can do with my son!! And then he usually goes off and does what he wants anyway!

All we can do as parents is make sure our adult children have the information to make good decisions - as frustrating as doing only that can be!!!

Same here, only my son is almost 30! LOL! He turns 29 next month and he's still pretty fearless! LOL! Not always a good thing!!

I was very lucky too with having been blessed with very wonderful children - I never had to worry about them doing those things either- although I also home schooled them so that limited their influences.

I count my blessings since both of my kids are healthy, happy and doing very well in life since I was infected when I was pregnant with each of them. Somehow we all have survived up till now, so I figure it's all good!