A new study by the Annals of Medicine shows that the rate of Celiac disease is growing and that gluten intolerance can occur in older people. 

Specifically:

“The sharp increase of CD prevalence observed in the US between the time window investigated in this study (1974 – 1989) and current time was apparently related to an increasing number of subjects that, in their adulthood, lost the immunological tolerance to gluten. The reasons for these changes are not clear but should be investigated among the many environmental factors favoring CD.”

What this is saying is that the previous held notion that autoimmune disorder develops during childhood isn’t completely correct. The most cases occurred in subjects that developed the disorder during their adulthood life. In 2003 the Rate of autoimmune disorder in America was 1 in every 133 people.

You can read the entire article here: http://bit.ly/dbs4S6

Just one more reminder that we should all take a look at our diet, whether your gluten intolerent or not. World Wise Grains and Arzu can be that next step into creating a better gluten free diet and with different flavors and so many ways to use it, you really gotta ask: How do you Arzu? 

Starting September 18th Arzu by World Wise Grains will be at the Barton Creek Farmers Market! Come check up on us and learn even more ways to Arzu!

These quick, easy, great tasting  gluten- free, no bake cookies are named for a co-worker, who I will call Lynette to protect her identity. Lynette has fond memories of childhood visits to her grandmother’s kitchen where they would share no bake cookies. Thanks Lynette for suggesting an Arzu gluten- free version!

Ingredients

• 4 Tbls Butter or margarine
• 1 cup sugar
• ¼ cup coco powder
• ½  tsp. gluten free vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups Arzu Original Flavor
• ¼  cup milk ( may substitute with almond or soy milk)
• ¼  cup peanut butter
• ½  cup shredded coconut ( optional)

Directions

• In a 3 quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
• Add sugar and coco powder, stir until melted.
• Remove from heat, add vanilla and peanut butter, mix well.
• Add Arzu and coconut if desired, mix well.
• Drop by rounded teaspoon onto a  wax paper lined cookie sheet..
• Cool completely. ( If using Margarine, chill cookies in refrigerator for 1-2 hours before serving.)

Makes 24 Cookies.