| This article will help to better explain the difference | | | | complete avoidance of all foods made from or |
| between gluten-free food and food products. The | | | | containing wheat, rye, barley and oats. Some doctors |
| article will also give you a better understanding of what | | | | however opine that oats may be permitted though |
| gluten is and how the body can develop an intolerance | | | | The Celiac Society disapproves of it. The Celiac |
| to it. | | | | Society publishes a list of gluten free manufactured |
| Gluten free products are those food products that | | | | food products in a booklet, which is updated each |
| carry an appropriate mark, symbol or declaration of it. It | | | | year. |
| includes proper labeling of being suitable for persons | | | | There is a wide range of specially manufactured |
| with celiac disease. Gluten refers to a protein found in | | | | gluten free foods like bread, bread mix, pasta, biscuits, |
| wheat, rye, malt and barley. It is also found to a lesser | | | | cakes, crisp bread and flour are available. Online |
| extent in oats. | | | | ventures regarding concerns selling gluten free foods |
| Gluten is a strict no-no for people with celiac disease. | | | | have also come up to facilitate procuring of gluten free |
| When patients suffering from celiac disease consume | | | | foods. These websites of the suppliers promise to |
| gluten the absorptive 'villi' in the small intestine get | | | | offer a huge selection of gourmet gluten free baking |
| damaged thereby preventing the absorption of many | | | | mixes, ready to eat breads, snack foods, convenience |
| important nutrients. It may be noted that the long-term | | | | meals and even cook books. Products made with |
| effect of celiac disease can even be life threatening | | | | bean flours and similar other alternatives of wheat flour |
| and even a small amount of gluten can cause the | | | | are provided too. |
| symptoms to reoccur. So, celiac sufferers need to | | | | It must be ensured that the gluten free diet is not |
| abstain themselves from consuming even little gluten. | | | | lacking in essential nutrients. Gluten free foods have |
| Again, people who have dermatitis herpetiformis that is | | | | been often found to be lacking in proteins and iron. It is |
| gluten induced skin sensitivity need also stay away | | | | to be ascertained that milk protein or other protein is |
| from foods containing gluten. | | | | present in adequate proportions in the gluten free |
| Though a gluten free diet is medically imperative only | | | | foods available. Also iron rich foods like pulses, lentils, |
| for the sufferers of celiac disease and dermatitis | | | | nuts and green vegetables are to be included in |
| herpetiformis other people may also prefer to choose | | | | adequate proportions. |
| such diet. The gluten free diets suggested involve the | | | | |