| Many people have a problem with foods that contain | | | | - Do not eat any foods that contain gluten. These |
| gluten protein. When they eat food that contains gluten | | | | include bagels, bread, crackers, malted breakfast |
| proteins their body's immune systems attack the gluten | | | | cereals, pasta, and pizza. |
| and end up damaging their small intestines. Such a | | | | - Avoid all beer products that contain (or do not |
| disorder is called celiac disease and much effort has | | | | contain) alcohol, including lagers, ales, and stouts. |
| to be made to eat properly when you are affected by | | | | - Read food labels carefully. Look for wheat or wheat |
| this disease. | | | | products added to foods such as ice cream, salad |
| Gluten protein is found in foods such as bread, | | | | dressing, candy, canned and frozen soups and |
| crackers and pasta and efforts need to be made by | | | | vegetables, and other processed foods. |
| those suffering from Celiac Disease to avoid these | | | | - When you eat out look for restaurants that serve |
| foods. Those suffering from this disease will | | | | gluten-free food. You might even ask if the chef is |
| experience symptoms such as gas and bloating, | | | | familiar with cooking without any gluten. Also look for |
| diarrhea, loss of weight, fatigue and possibly vomit | | | | grocery stores that sell gluten-free pizza and other |
| after eating gluten proteins. The damage caused to | | | | foods. The Internet can be another source of |
| your intestines will also make it hard for your body to | | | | information on gluten-free foods. |
| absorb minerals and vitamins and such a situation can | | | | It is not easy to live on a gluten free diet. However it is |
| easily lead to anemia, osteoporosis or both. | | | | possible to do so. It does not mean that you can no |
| You should note that untreated celiac disease makes it | | | | longer enjoy good meals when you realize that you |
| hard for your body to get the nutrients that it requires | | | | have celiac disease. When on a gluten free diet, you |
| to function properly. Therefore it is required to eat a | | | | can still have the following foods; |
| variety of healthy foods to help you keep your weight | | | | - You can still have eggs and milk products such as |
| and to remain strong. The main remedy for keeping | | | | cheese. It is important to know that some cheese may |
| celiac disease at bay is to avoid foods that contain | | | | contain gluten so always check the label for |
| gluten and it is important to note that in some people | | | | information. |
| even the smallest amount of gluten can be harmful | | | | - You can have food made from rice, buckwheat, |
| and possibly fatal. | | | | potatoes, soy beans, tapioca or their flours. |
| Some people who have been diagnosed with Celiac | | | | - You can also have fresh, frozen or canned |
| disease will not experience some of these harsh | | | | unprocessed meat. Remember to read the labels for |
| symptoms but will still need to avoid gluten totally to | | | | additives that may contain gluten. |
| prevent damaging internal organs and to escape long | | | | - You will be free to take fresh and unprocessed fruits |
| term problems. Some people with celiac disease may | | | | as long as they do not have thickeners or additives |
| also need to avoid cow's milk and milk products when | | | | that contain gluten. |
| they first begin treatment. However, such people can | | | | - You can take certain alcohol drinks such as wines |
| easily start to incorporate dairy products in their diet as | | | | and ciders. |
| their intestines heal. Others are not that lucky and still | | | | As with many diseases, those suffering from Celiac |
| need to avoid foods with gluten for the rest of their | | | | disease do not have to live in a bubble for the rest of |
| lives. | | | | their lives. With careful consideration of the foods you |
| Some tips for those suffering from Celiac disease: | | | | eat you can still live a long and very productive life. |