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Since 2020, Dr. Schär USA has partnered with inTeam Associates, LLC to improve access to delicious, school-approved meals in K-12 settings.

Although considerable uncertainty remains about many aspects of NCWS, an examination of recent literature points a promising trajectory for progress in the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of NCWS.

For the 3 million patients in the US with celiac disease, a quick trip to the grocery store can put a significant dent in a family’s weekly food budget. It is widely acknowledged that gluten-free foods can be 2-3 times more expensive than their gluten-containing counterparts, however a strict gluten-free diet is still absolutely necessary for individuals with celiac disease.

The traditional low-FODMAP intervention is strict and eliminates many foods, prompting questions and concerns around its safety for those already at risk for nutritional and psychological health complications. The “FODMAP gentle” approach is a less complicated approach recommended for patients who are not appropriate candidates for the intensive low-FODMAP diet.

Constipation affects many patients with CKD, impacting quality of life and posing a considerable social and economic burden. While constipation has traditionally been viewed as a benign disorder, more recent evidence documents its independent association with adverse clinical outcomes.

Along with wheat, rice is one of the most important grains for human consumption worldwide. Because rice is gluten-free and full of vitamins and minerals, it is a great option for individuals following a gluten-free diet.

At Dr. Schär, we believe that food should bring people closer together, not set them apart. We strive to produce great tasting, safe, and nutritious food that allows people with special dietary requirements to enjoy life, and feel included and connected with their communities. This grant is meant to support dietitian-led initiatives for the celiac, gluten intolerant, IBS communities.

The low FODMAP diet is widely recognized as a cornerstone of IBS management but recent data points to potential applications of the diet for a wider category of patients. These include breastfeeding mothers of infants with colic, those with IBD in remission, IBS patients also suffering from endometriosis and athletes experiencing GI distress.

Each January brings resolutions to eat a more nutritious diet, exercise daily, sleep more and take more time to de-stress in the year ahead. However, some patients take their health-related commitments a step further and implement detoxes, cleanses or other restrictive protocols, despite little to no evidence to support their effectiveness.