Basics of Celiac Disease and a Gluten Free Diet |
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 The first step to a gluten free diet is to know exactly what gluten is. Gluten is a protein found in grains which include wheat, rye, oats and barley. People with Celiac disease are sensitive to gluten which damages the lining of the small intestine. The reaction results in damage to the inner surface of the small intestine and an inability to absorb certain nutrients from food and can lead to symptoms including weight loss, diarrhea, iron and folic acid deficiency. A gluten free diet is the only long term treatment for Celiac disease. Complete removal of gluten from the diet allows the intestine to recover back to normal over a period of time. Even small amounts of gluten are enough to prevent recovery and can cause further damage.
It is important to include a wide variety of gluten free cereal products in a Gluten Free diet. This can be as simple as adding small amounts of soy, potato flour or rice bran to a dish. These are important sources of fibre, B group vitamins, zinc and increase the variety of the diet.
The Gluten Free Diet simply means not eating food that is made from the grains of wheat, barley, rye, and oats. These grains contain a plant protein called gluten, and it is this gluten that must be strictly excluded from the "gluten-free diet". The gluten in the above grains is made up of specific arrangements of amino acids that can harm the body. While a few other grains have "gluten" in them, like corn, they are not harmful because their amino acids are different.
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Local Health Food Stores Offering Gluten Free Food |
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Find Local Health Food Stores offering gluten-free, dairy-free and other allergen free foods as well as vegan and vegetarian food alternatives and organic food in our Health Food Stores directory.
Featured stores offering Gluten Free Food:
 Georgetown Market
4375 Georgetown Road
Indianapolis, IN 46254
(317) 293-9525
www.georgetownmarket.com
Georgetown Market offers a wide selection of gluten free food. They also have an in-store bakery and cafe that offers gluten free baked goods as well as gluten free food options.
 Morning Glory Natural Foods
3500 North Street
Nacogdoches TX, 75965
(936) 564-0159
www.morninggloryhealth.com
Morning Glory Natural Foods carries the largest selection of gluten free foods and brings you the largest selection of quality products to East Texas.
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Gluten Free Food Reviews |
 Ian's Gluten Free Chicken Nuggets
are made without wheat, gluten, casein, milk, eggs or nuts.
 Glutino Gluten Free Pretzels
are made without wheat, gluten, casein, milk or eggs.
 Purely Decadent Non-Dairy Ice Cream
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