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Why is a gluten-free diet important in combating Celiac disease?

Date Added: February 02, 2010 06:30:23 PM
Author: Sam Hilton
Category: Celiac & Gluten Free Resources
Celiac disease is a serious medical condition that's treatable. Celiac disease is the inability to digest gluten, which is found in bread, pasta, cookies, pizza crust and many other foods containing wheat, barley, or rye. It can lead to anemia, thyroid disease, osteoporosis, and cancer in extreme cases. Five percent of the population presently has the disease, and one in a hundred don't know they have it. Symptoms of the disease are stomach and digestive problems. Several tests can be done to determine whether you have celiac disease. They include blood tests or having samples of your intestinal tissue taken. Like other food allergies, it is a long process to observe, test, and diagnosis, since not every patient displays symptoms. Individuals with Celiac disease can live normal lives by following a specific food diet regimen. Keep in mind - starting the gluten-free diet before being tested for celiac disease makes an accurate diagnosis difficult. Once diagnosed with Celiac your doctor will suggest a gluten-free diet. This requires that food containing gluten not be consumed. Starches like rice, potato, and tapioca are commonly used to make celiac safe baked goods and pastas. Even though certain products do not contain gluten, they may have been contaminated by gluten from machinery used to process this food. This is why it is imperative to look for certified gluten free food products. When it comes to gluten free products there are many places to go to and plenty of decisions to make. http://www.a1glutenfree.com has tried to make life easier for you by providing a large variety of wholesome and good tasting certified gluten-free products at very reasonable prices. We have researched the market, tasted distributor's products, and provided you, our customers, with a great variety of fine products. http://www.a1glutenfree.com offers breads, cakes, cookies, pastas, and cereals that are certified gluten free and can help in preventing this disease. Our products are nutritious and delicious and come from some of the best gluten-free bakeries. We offer good quality, excellent service, easy delivery, and great value for your money. Please visit our website to begin enjoying a healthy gluten-free diet.
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