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| A gluten-free diet is recommended for those with | | | | gluten-free pastas to lesser-known carriers of gluten, |
| celiac disease, a digestive disorder due to severe | | | | such as ready-made soups and stocks. Gluten-free |
| gluten sensitivity. As celiac disease affects 1 in every | | | | versions of pizza, restaurant entrees, beer and baked |
| 133 Americans, a gluten-free diet has been widely | | | | goods are being pushed into the American market. |
| recognized for its health benefits and lessening of | | | | Nowadays, food manufacturers even provide meat |
| symptoms of other neurologic and auto-immune | | | | and vegetable-based, gluten-free stocks to aid chefs |
| disorders. | | | | cooking with celiac disease. |
| There is no cure for celiac disease, but most | | | | Others that may benefit from a gluten-free diet |
| peoples’ intestines can heal over a certain | | | | include those suffering from joint pain, brain fog, loss |
| amount of time if they adhere to a strict gluten-free | | | | of balance, seizures, arthritis and other neurologic and |
| diet. | | | | auto-immune disorders. Specialized diets of gluten and |
| The long-term effects of consuming gluten while | | | | dairy-free (primarily bread and milk) diets have been |
| living with celiac disease includes damage to the | | | | proven to help lessen autistic behaviors including |
| intestines, increased risk of colon and other cancers, | | | | impulsive behavior, lack of focus and speech |
| malnutrition, anemia, low energy, and other health | | | | problems. Those with wheat allergies can also |
| complications. | | | | alleviate their side effects by choosing gluten-free |
| Gluten is a protein compound found in many grains, | | | | products at the grocery store. |
| including wheat, oats, rye, spelt and barley. Normally | | | | Gluten-free diets also improve digestive health, which |
| those with celiac disease are advised to avoid these | | | | can assist in the recovery and reduction of |
| foods, as well as foods and products made from | | | | symptoms of these conditions. People suffering from |
| these grains including pasta, cereal, beer and other | | | | migraines can also find pain relief through eliminating |
| processed foods. | | | | gluten. |
| But the food industry has been rapidly advancing to | | | | |