A Gluten Free Diet
Many people have discovered that the cause of their ill health has been down to being gluten and /or
wheat intolerant. Some of the symptoms related to this include:
- Diarrhea
- Weight loss
- Malnutrition
- Abdominal bloating
- Fatigue
Gluten intolerance is also known as Celiac Disease [Coeliac] or Coeliac Sprue.
Quite frankly if you suffer from Celiac disease you have a genetic disorder that makes you intolerant to
gluten whereby damage to the lining of the intestinal area occurs. This damage affects the absorption of
food and vital nutrients that lead to the above symptoms occurring.
Gluten is a protein found in grains such as:
You can be tested for Celiac disease via a blood test. Your blood is screened for the particular antibodies
associated with Celiac disease. Where results are found positive for the antibodies that person should then
avoid all products that contain gluten for the rest of his/her life. This is the only real treatment if they
want to be free from all the complications and risks the disease presents. Even small amounts of gluten are
enough to prevent recovery or cause further damage.
Here at Wise Cicada we have a great range of Gluten free foods ranging from breads, biscuits, pasta’s, cereals
to sauces, chips and a range of children’s foods.
Also it is recommended to supplement your diet with the appropriate supplements that can give symptom relief
and top up nutrient levels. These supplements which we can provide include:
- A good multivitamin / mineral complex
- Digestive enzymes
- Probiotic
- Omega 3
Here is some websites that you can go to download gluten free recipes:
www.csaceliacs.org/recipes.php
www.allrecipes.com/recipes/healthy-cooking/glutenfree/
www.celiac.com/categories/gluten%252dfree-recipes/
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