Will a gluten-free diet put me at risk of nutrient deficiency?
No, there is no risk if you eat a balanced diet. You should obtain sound nutritional advice and, if necessary, take a blood test to identify deficiencies after your diagnosis.
A gluten-free diet excludes foods containing gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, but there are plenty of delicious options! Naturally gluten-free foods include fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, eggs, dairy, legumes, nuts, and gluten-free...
The cutout logos on our packaging are part of a reimbursement scheme that some countries run to support celiacs with the costs of gluten-free products. This isn’t currently something that the U.S. offers. For more information on what support is...
No, with this disease no exceptions are allowed! The rule is to always remain gluten free, because your intestinal villi and immune system react to gluten anyway, even if you do not notice it, or at least not immediately. For example, even if...
As long as you don't get contaminated oats it's ok. Oats are rich in important B vitamins, zinc, iron, magnesium, protein and unsaturated fatty acids. BUT speak to your doctor before you decide.
Even chips may contain gluten or may be cooked in fryers in which breaded foods have been cooked previously. So always read the packaging carefully and in the chip shop check which foods are being fried and how!