Today’s edition of Slightly Indulgent Tuesday is a little different than most – I’d like to share with you a very important event taking place on Wednesday, May 3rd.
1 in 133, which was named after the one person in one-hundred thirty three that have Celiac Disease, was created to help bring awareness to the lack of gluten-free food labeling standards and to get the FDA to mandate labeling of all potential harmful ingredients, including barley and rye.
I’ll give you the basics, then read the full press release for yourself.
The FDA was was tasked with setting a standard for gluten-free food labeling seven years ago and they still haven’t done so. What does this mean to you?
- Until the FDA sets a governmental standard for gluten-free labeling, it’s impossible to tell what the ‘gluten-free’ label means on a package of food.
- You could be eating food that contains harmful ingredients without knowing it.
What can you do about it?
- Sign the 1 in 133 petition – it only takes a few minutes. Then, share it with your friends and loved ones.
- Donate.
- Send a letter to the FDA.
- If you blog, share 1 in 133 with your readers.
This is important to all of us who are touched by Celiac Disease and gluten-sensitivity. Make a difference today and sign the petition.
LINKING UP GUIDELINES: PLEASE READ!
- Please link back to this post so that your readers can find the recipes here.
- Link to your individual post, NOT your home page.
- Recipes DO NOT have to be sugar-free or gluten-free – just healthier in some way. The idea is to share our ideas and inspire each other in the kitchen.
- Please don’t link give-aways and book reviews without recipes or contests – the intent of this event is to compile recipes that give people options.
- (Optional) When you link, please tell us who you are and what you’re cooking. For example, I might enter:
Spicy Paprika Roasted Carrots (Amy @ Simply Sugar & Gluten Free)
Note to those reading this in e-mail: You can’t see the photos of all the delicious food everyone is sharing. Please click through to www.SimplySugarAndGlutenFree.com and browse some of the recipes…I’m sure you’ll find something to inspire you.
Jill
posted on May 3, 2011 at 6:45 am
Hi Amy,
I shared my GF Coconut Milk made from scratch. I hope you like it.
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Primal Toad
posted on May 3, 2011 at 7:26 am
Great site! This is my first time here and thus first time entering the blog carnival. Today I am submitting a deliciously healthy chocolate coconut butter smoothie. Enjoy!
P.S. I did not add butter but rather “coconut butter” which is now my favorite type of coconut (I swear there are over 2 dozen!)
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Tracee
posted on May 3, 2011 at 8:14 am
Amy, thanks for getting the word out on Celiac’s and the link to the FDA petition. I went 41 years undiagnosed and spent way too much of my life sick and tired…and it was toatally unnecessary. I hope Celiac’s disease becomes a common thing to check for, it sure would make many lives better!
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Pat @ Elegantly, Gluten-Free
posted on May 3, 2011 at 8:18 am
Hi Amy,
Here is some Chicken Soup with Mushroom and Onion — a great way to use your tutorial on making Chicken Stock! I love your mason jars to freeze it in.
Also, since I was complaining about having trouble finding ready-made g.f. soups, I had a good opportunity to mention 1in133.org. That’s going to be a HUGE cake!
Hugs,
Pat
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Miz Helen
posted on May 3, 2011 at 8:39 am
Hi Amy,
You are having a great party today with lots of great food. I am sharing my new Southwest Adobe Pie. Thank you for hosting today and have a wonderful day!
Love You!
Miz Helen
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Amanda- Eating In Winnipeg
posted on May 3, 2011 at 9:43 am
hi! i just linked up but i can’t seem to find a button…
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Amy Reply:
May 4th, 2011 at 7:31 pm
@Amanda- Eating In Winnipeg, What button?
Thanks!
Amy
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chaya
posted on May 3, 2011 at 10:45 am
Thanks for hosting. You have gained a lot of recipes over the years.
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Tressa @ Hecka-Good Recipes
posted on May 3, 2011 at 11:45 am
Amy, thank you for hosting and sharing the information about 1 in 133. The link to the petition doesn’t seem to work though. I’ll find the right one and add my signature.
I am sharing something I created yesterday, Vegan Gluten Free Strawberry Glazed Pie. It is easy, and delicious.
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Amy Reply:
May 4th, 2011 at 7:31 pm
@Tressa @ Hecka-Good Recipes, You have to scroll down and click the petition link.
I couldn’t link directly to the petition. Maybe I should have made that more clear.
Hugs,
Amy
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Chickiepea's Blog: Eating for Autoimmune Health
posted on May 3, 2011 at 12:09 pm
Mmmm I’m coming back here tonight to put together a spring brunch menu
Everything looks (as always!) AMAZING!
Linking my stuffed potatoes- a pretty and quick lunch or supper addition.
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Cherise Harper
posted on May 4, 2011 at 10:52 am
As always, love your posts, however, I’d like to put it out there that instead of the FDA getting involved in the gluten-free labeling I would prefer it to be an industry standard by which a company can participate voluntarily. I feel that this is a more honest representation of truth than having the FDA be involved. Companies can choose to be inspected by the certifying group’s representative using an industry-agreed upon standard. Keep it in the people’s hands. Companies that choose to not be involved would be the companies that you and I would likely not purchase from. Companies that participate would get our dollars.
I just finished reading Joel Salatin’s book Everything I want to do is Illegal. Check it out for more information on government labeling and standards.
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Cherise Harper Reply:
May 5th, 2011 at 1:57 pm
I just realized that the Kosher “K” symbol is a very respected and trusted symbol although it is not overseen or endorsed by the government. I would love to see a gluten-free symbol on foods, free of government oversight.
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Amy Reply:
May 15th, 2011 at 2:15 pm
@Cherise Harper, Yes, but Kosher is a religious requirement and it’s overseen by the Jewish community. Though it would be wonderful if everyone did it voluntarily, it seems that it’s necessary for the government to step in at times and enforce some regulations.
Hugs,
Amy
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Judy
posted on May 4, 2011 at 2:29 pm
Beef Lo Mein with GF options…you won’t miss takeout!
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