So, what's the deal with gluten?

Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, rye and sometimes oats, and it can interfere with your ability to absorb necessary nutrients from food (not good). People with Celiac (you may or may not know who you are) really need to avoid gluten; but a lot of "regular" people are also choosing to avoid gluten.

Celiac's cause is unknown and may show up at any age. Left untreated, it can result in osteoporosis, thyroid disease, infertility and cancer. It's important to know that Celiac is a disease, not a food allergy (talk to your doc) and ought to be treated as such.

Others, who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome or symptoms such as diarrhea, constipation, bloating and gas (we all know who you are – and we want you to find a remedy), often find relief when avoiding gluten. Even people who are depressed or moody may feel significant relief when eliminating gluten from their diet (so cheer up – avoid wheat).

Some believe wheat exacerbates the symptoms of neurological disorders such as autism. In a number of cases, eliminating wheat and dairy from an autistic's diet improves learning and focus.

That's why we're here, not to vilify gluten, but to offer tasty alternatives to life without (or with diminished) wheat, barley and rye. There's just no reason on earth to live a flavor-free life just because your body is happier with less gluten.

Sources: (Packaged Facts, July 2006) (National Restaurant Association Annual Trade Show presentation, May 2010) (Wall Street Journal, August 24, 2010)

So here's the complete nutritional profile of our snacks:

MEDLEYS | SNAPS

Contains: Flaxseed Corn Chips (yellow corn masa, flaxseeds, soybean oil & salt), Corn Nuts (corn, oil, salt), Pretzels (corn starch, potato starch, tapioca starch, palm oil, dextrose, cellulose gum, baking powder (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, corn starch, mono-calcium phosphate), salt, citric acid, yeast, soy lecithin, soda), Potato Chips (potatoes, safflower and/or sunflower oil, sea salt), Gluten-Free Flour Base (sorghum flour, tapioca flour, white rice flour, sweet rice flour, brown rice flour, organic evaporated cane sugar, chicory root, millet flour, molasses, honey, rice bran, sea salt, xanthan gum, active dry yeast), Canola Oil, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Flax Seed, Organic Gluten-Free Worcestershire Sauce (organic rice vinegar, organic wheat-free tamari soy sauce (water, organic soybeans and salt), organic evaporated cane juice, salt and organic spices), Cane Sugar, Sea Salt, Paprika, Black Pepper, Chili Powder, Cumin, Thyme

ALLERGEN: Soy

Contains: Flaxseed Corn Chips (yellow corn masa, flaxseeds, soybean oil & salt), Corn Nuts (corn, oil, salt), Pretzels (corn starch, potato starch, tapioca starch, palm oil, dextrose, cellulose gum, baking powder (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, corn starch, mono-calcium phosphate), salt, citric acid, yeast, soy lecithin, soda), Potato Chips (potatoes, safflower and/or sunflower oil, sea salt), Gluten-Free Flour Base (sorghum flour, tapioca flour, white rice flour, sweet rice flour, brown rice flour, organic evaporated cane sugar, chicory root, millet flour, molasses, honey, rice bran, sea salt, xanthan gum, active dry yeast), Canola Oil, Water, Flax Seed, Nonfat Dry Milk, Cheddar Cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt and enzymes), Disodium Phosphate, Buttermilk Solids, Sour Cream ((cream, nonfat milk, cultures), cultured nonfat milk, citric acid, tocopherols, ascorbyl palmitate) Salt, GMO Free Dextrin, Lactic Acid and Natural Flavors.

ALLERGEN: Dairy

Contains: Flaxseed Corn Chips (yellow corn masa, flaxseeds, soybean oil & salt), Corn Nuts (corn, oil, salt), Pretzels (corn starch, potato starch, tapioca starch, palm oil, dextrose, cellulose gum, baking powder (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, corn starch, mono-calcium phosphate), salt, citric acid, yeast, soy lecithin, soda), Potato Chips (potatoes, safflower and/or sunflower oil, sea salt), Gluten-Free Flour Base (sorghum flour, tapioca flour, white rice flour, sweet rice flour, brown rice flour, organic evaporated cane sugar, chicory root, millet flour, molasses, honey, rice bran, sea salt, xanthan gum, active dry yeast), Canola Oil, Water, Flax Seed, Whey Solids (milk), Nonfat Dry Milk, Onion Powder, Sour Cream ((cream, cultures and lactic acid), cultured nonfat milk solids and citric acid), Salt, Lactic Acid, Parsley, Paprika and Natural Flavors.

ALLERGEN: Dairy

	Contains: Gluten Free Flour Base (sorghum flour, tapioca flour, white rice flour, sweet rice flour, brown rice flour, organic evaporated cane sugar, chicory root, millet flour, molasses & honey, rice bran, sea salt, xanthan gum, active dry yeast), Water, expeller-pressed non-GMO Canola Oil, Flax Seed, Cane Sugar, Cinnamon.
	Contains: Gluten Free Flour Base (sorghum flour, tapioca flour, white rice flour, sweet rice flour, brown rice flour, organic evaporated cane sugar, chicory root, millet flour, molasses & honey, rice bran, sea salt, xanthan gum, active dry yeast), Water, expeller-pressed non-GMO Canola Oil, Flax Seed, Garlic, Sea Salt, Basil, Rosemary, Oregano, Thyme.
	Contains: Gluten Free Flour Base (sorghum flour, tapioca flour, white rice flour, sweet rice flour, brown rice flour, organic evaporated cane sugar, chicory root, millet flour, molasses & honey, rice bran, sea salt, xanthan gum, active dry yeast), Water, expeller-pressed non-GMO Canola Oil, Flax Seed, Sea Salt.

El’s snacks are made in a facility that also processes wheat and nuts.

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