April Newsletter
April Newsletter
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Contribution reminder

On this date, ALIG received contributions from approximately 50% of its members. Those who wish to continue supporting our work as an association are invited to check if they have made the payment of €25.- for the year 2020. We recommend that you renew your membership using our secure system on our website (classic transfer, digicash or bank card). If you forget your LOGIN (required to order payment) do not hesitate to contact us.  

COVID-19 and eating behavior

In collaboration with the National Association of Dietitians of Luxembourg, it seems important to us to share 2 documents to highlight the importance of food in this time of crisis. The first document of 16 pages, translated from Portuguese, covers subjects such as shopping management, hygiene measures, food choice, etc. The second document is basically the visual summary of the text, but in English. This document was written by the Association of Dietitians in Hungary, and it is with their agreement that we present it to you. 

Sickness, intolerance or celiac disease?

In 2020, pathologies or disorders linked to gluten are no longer limited to celiac disease, the diagnostic criteria of which and the mechanism mediated by adaptive immunity are well established. What description do you use to explain that you need to follow a gluten-free diet? Read More

Useful links

To complete a link which is called “Glutenplan” to plan your gluten-free shopping, essential advice noted in the two documents on COVID-19 at the start of the newsletter. Then another link in podcast form to find out how to make gluten-free bread if you only have a few grams of yeast left. Madame Trudel Marquardt is a well-known author of numerous books and articles on gluten-free cooking. The 2 references are in German.