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Gluten-free but not symptom-free? A low-FODMAP diet may help resolve symptoms in individuals with celiac disease who report strict adherence to the gluten-free diet.

In the absence of any pragmatic head-to-head trials comparing the LFD, GFD and TDA for the management of IBS, this randomised trial sought to investigate the efficacy, acceptability, nutritional and stool microbial changes associated with these diets.

2022 is a special year at Dr. Schär as we celebrate our 100th year of commitment to providing high quality food for people with special nutritional needs. Since our founding in 1922 in the beautiful Alps, we have remained committed to making nutrition inclusive and enjoyable for everyone.

A gluten-free diet is starting to be recommended for patients with other autoimmune conditions, such as psoriasis, multiple sclerosis, type 1 diabetes, and autoimmune thyroid diseases. Though not well established in the literature, there is some newer research that examines the role gluten may play in the immune-mediated response that triggers symptoms in patients with autoimmune conditions.

A gluten-free diet can provide relief for a variety of GI conditions. However, for patients with SIBO or IBS, determining whether a gluten-free diet is appropriate can be particularly tricky.

The Dr. Schär Institute Award grants $10,000 to a registered dietitian (or group of registered dietitians) to develop a project designed to bring their local community together through food and nutrition education. This year, we’re excited to announce the grant will support Boston Children’s: A Cooking-Based Intervention for Food Insecure Families with Celiac Disease to Improve Access to Food, Quality of Life, and Gluten-Free Dietary Adherence.

Recent studies point to kiwi as an effective way to alleviate constipation in those with IBS-C and IBS-M. Packed with fiber, vitamins C, E and K, potassium, folate and antioxidant-rich phytochemicals, kiwi’s potential laxative effects may be one more reason to add this nutrient dense fruit to your patients’ grocery lists.

At Dr. Schär, we believe quality of life starts with the highest quality products, which is why we’re excited to share our quality commitment. As pioneers in special nutrition we’re always innovating to make our products more nutritious in order to meet a wider variety of special nutrition needs with delicious, diverse products that our customers love.

Managing celiac disease, food allergies, and other food intolerances in learning environments does not have to be difficult. Watch our School Nutrition Webinar Series, which we hosted live during the summer of 2021, to hear from experts in the field and learn how to build safe menus for children with special dietary needs.