In 2007, we asked the FDA to standardize labeling for gluten-free foods.  It has yet to happen.  This year on May 4, in honor of Celiac Awareness Month, The American Celiac Disease Alliance and leaders in the gluten-free community will host the Gluten-Free Labeling Summit in Washington, DC to get this task moving forward and completed.  Even if you can’t make it to the summit, you can help in other ways, by writing a letter to the FDA, signing the petition, donating, or just spreading the word.

Find out more about celiac disease awareness at these sites:

American Celiac Disease Awareness

Celiac Disease Foundation

National Foundation for Celiac Awareness

GlutenFreeville

The New York City Celiac Disease Meetup Group

And remember that you can encourage your friends and family to take the gluten-free challenge May 21 and 22.

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So, May is Celiac Disease Awareness Month.  I know its almost halfway through the month, but late is better than never!

The Celiac Disease Meetup Group is hosting a Celiac Disease Awareness Night with the Mets in two weeks.  AND CitiField has a completely gluten-free food stand.  If you’re a celiac baseball fan-go!

Other Celiac Resources:

Celiac Disease Foundation

Celiac.com

National Foundation for Celiac Awareness

Celiac Sprue Association

Celiac Meet Up NYC

Gluten-Free Restaurant Awareness Program

Gluten-Free  food comes to CitiField!  Read more here.