Dear Gluten,

Last month, at the Natural Product Expo, the GIG team got a glimpse of countless new products coming to a store near you... and has been abuzz ever since about all the global flavors spicing up the gluten-free world. Let us dive into the delicious and popular world of global cuisine. In this issue, we will highlight a variety of cuisines and flavors from different corners of the globe. Plus, we share a little taste of Parisian Street food you can find in Maryland. We hope to inspire you to try new flavors and cuisines from around the world, and to appreciate the diversity and richness of global eating. So come along with us on this culinary journey and get ready to explore the world through your taste buds.

Bon Appetit! And be sure to check out all the happenings at GIG too!

MINI-CON is almost here!

In the Tacoma area, or know someone who is? We’ve got a great lineup of speakers to inspire your gluten-free life: The event sessions include:

• “The state of celiac disease: research on gluten-related disorders” – Presented by Dr. Dale Lee, medical director, clinical nutrition and director of the Celiac Disease Program at Seattle Children's Hospital, and Dr. Isabel Hujoel, clinical assistant professor of medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, UW Medicine 
•  “Stay safe outside the home: restaurants, colleges, hospitals and more” – Presented by Cynthia Kelly, CEO of GIG
• “Food insecurity and gluten-free: how we can all help” – Presented by Erica Dermer of GIG Cares
• “Why are oats controversial?” – Presented by Laura Allred Ph.D. of GIG and Cynthia Kelly, CEO of GIG
• “Gluten-free baking tips and tricks from an expert” – Presented by Em Beals of 5 B's Bakery in Concrete, Wash.

CELIAC AWARENESS

Celiac Awareness Month is almost here! One way that GIG will be spreading awareness is by telling the stories of real people living with celiac disease so that others may recognize signs and symptoms in themselves and/or their loved ones. Will you help? 

TEEN SUMMIT is just 2 months away!

An outdoor adventure awaits teens and their families at the GF Teen Summit in the beautiful Colorado Rockies. This event promises to be an empowering experience that your gluten-free teen with never forget.  

GIG is on a mission to make life easier for everyone living gluten-free.