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DID YOU KNOW?
Gluten injures the lining of the small intestine, resulting in
weight loss, bloating, gas, diarrhea, cramps
or vitamin and mineral deficiency.
What is Gluten Intolerance?
Gluten intolerance, or celiac disease, comes when you have a problem with digesting gluten. Celiac disease can lead to osteoporosis and iron deficiency. It can also raise your risk of getting lymphoma.
Gluten intolerance can also slow growth and weaken bones in children. If you have celiac disease, ingesting gluten harms your immune system and small intestine. This makes it hard for your body to absorb nutrients that keep you living a healthy life.
Gluten is a type of protein that is found in:
* Bread
* Pasta
* Flour
Gluten comes from:
* Wheat
* Barley
* Rye
To check if a particular food contains gluten just read the ingredients.
What Are The Symptoms Of Celiac Disease?
The symptoms of celiac disease include the following:
* Gas and bloating.
* Changes in bowel movements.
* Feeling extremely tired
* Feeling weak
* Rapid weight loss
* Vomiting after consuming products containing gluten
.
What causes Celiac Disease?
Doctors don't really know the cause of gluten intolerance.
It is speculated, however, that viruses or infections can trigger changes in your immune system that can lead to celiac disease. It is also believed that celiac disease may be genetic, so if someone in your family is gluten intolerant and you are experiencing the symptoms listed above, there is a good chance you may have celiac disease as well.
What Can I Eat If I Am Gluten Intolerant?
Obviously you need to avoid all foods that contain gluten.
Don't eat any foods made with wheat, rye, or barley.
Don't drink any beer or ale.
If you are unsure whether or not you can eat or drink something, just check the
ingredients. If you are gluten intolerant and do change your diet you should notice a great improvement in your overall health.
You CAN eat:
* Eggs
* Meat
* Fish
* Fruit
* Vegetables
* Flours and starches made from rice
* Corn
* Buckwheat
* Potatoes
* Most soy products
To live gluten free requires a lifestyle change, but it doesn't mean you can't be just as happy as everyone else.
It just takes educating yourself on what you can eat and the many creative ways to prepare it.
