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Gluten problems? Healthier diet is the answer

Posted on Mar 28th 2007 11:16AM by Brian White

Filed Under: Nutrition & Supplements

Ever get the feeling that you've eaten too much when you seriously have not? Sufferers of an autoimmune disorder called coeliac disease can feel pain and swelling that leads them to believe overeating may be the cause.

In fact, the gluten protein found in many grains could be the source of that discomfort -- unbeknownst to many that have the disease.

Most folks who know about their condition eat gluten-free products, as they've realized that grains are the root of the problem. Gluten protein is found in large amounts in barley, oats, rye, spelt and wheat. If your doctor states that you need gluten-free foods, these grains may have to be taken out of your daily diet.

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Sarah 3-28-2007 @ 8:09PM

My husband and daughter have celiac disease. My husband had always had "stomach issues" and he always attributed it to the "mystery meat" on the buffet bar or stress. When our 1 year old daughter was diagnosed, we found out it is genetic. Eating gluten free was easy for her, she didn't know any differently. But for my husband, it was difficult. Now he is on a strict gluten free diet and doing very well. He has come to appreciate the food and has never felt better. I would just encourage anyone who is eating gluten free, not to cheat on the diet. I know a few who have decided it's too much trouble or that they would rather be sick and eat what they want. My husband's cousin died from cancer at 35 because he didn't know he had celiac until it was too late. There are a lot of great gluten free products out there and there are more being made every day. A canadian company called Kinnikinnick Foods has gluten free bread that is fabulous. The shipping is very cheap and they'll send it straight to your home. They have a lot of other great products too.