Gluten Free & Food Allergies Archives

Symptoms of Celiac Disease: The Unpredictable Effects of Gluten

Oct 7, 2016 · Diane Muhlfeld · Gluten Free & Food Allergies

Over a lifespan, symptoms of celiac disease tend to shift from the classic gastrointestinal symptoms in childhood—diarrhea, bloating, pain—to “non-classical” or “subclinical” celiac symptoms in adults, such as fatigue, anemia, arthritis, and numbness or tingling in the fingers and toes. Non-classical symptoms can make celiac disease harder to spot, particularly … Read More

What Is Celiac Disease?

Sep 27, 2016 · Timothy Cole · Gluten Free & Food Allergies

Celiac disease is a genetic autoimmune disorder that occurs when the body reacts abnormally to gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye and barley. When people with celiac disease eat foods that contain gluten, an immune-mediated toxic reaction causes damage to their small intestine as well as to other systems … Read More

Gluten Intolerance Symptoms: Is It Celiac Disease That’s Making You Ill?

Aug 22, 2016 · Timothy Cole · Gluten Free & Food Allergies

Maybe it started with an awareness when you were very young that certain foods—usually baked goods and pasta—left you feeling ill. Perhaps you developed a digestive intolerance later in life and you’re not sure how to handle it. Whatever the reason, you have come to the determination that you have … Read More

Are Potatoes Gluten-Free?

Jun 16, 2016 · Timothy Cole · Gluten Free & Food Allergies

Potatoes are not only a favorite comfort food and cozy side dish, they’re a terrific ingredient in gluten-free cooking and even gluten-free baking. Loaded with antioxidants, vitamin B6, vitamin C, and fiber, potatoes are satiating and make a truly healthy food choice. Like rice, potatoes are a staple in the … Read More

Quick-Start Guide to Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity

May 18, 2016 · Timothy Cole · Gluten Free & Food Allergies

Understanding requirements of a gluten-free diet will enable anyone newly diagnosed with celiac disease or gluten allergy symptoms to read labels of food products and determine whether a product is gluten-free. Therefore, it's important to have a quick-start guide to celiac disease. Celiac disease is a life-long genetic disorder affecting … Read More

Is Buckwheat Gluten-Free? Or, Why You Don’t Need Wheat Flour for Baking

May 18, 2016 · Timothy Cole · Gluten Free & Food Allergies

It's a common question among people with celiac disease: "Is buckwheat gluten free?" Despite its name, buckwheat is not a wheat. It's a grain (actually, a seed) that is not related to wheat at all. Instead, it's a fruit from the Polygonaceae family, which also includes rhubarb and sorrel. As … Read More

16 Surprising Gluten Sensitivity Symptoms Identified in Large Study

Jan 19, 2015 · UHN Staff · Gluten Free & Food Allergies

Could your fatigue, headaches, digestive problems, depression, or aches and pains be gluten sensitivity symptoms, even if you don’t actually have celiac disease or a wheat allergy? More and more research is pointing to gluten sensitivity as a possible cause of a variety of symptoms. One of the largest studies … Read More

Gluten Allergy Symptoms Are Commonly Mistaken for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Sep 26, 2013 · UHN Staff · Gluten Free & Food Allergies

If you’re one of the millions of people suffering from abdominal pain, abnormal bowel movements, and other symptoms attributed to IBS, there is increasing evidence that gluten allergy symptoms may actually be to blame. In fact, studies around the world suggest that individuals with apparent IBS symptoms are significantly more … Read More

Diet Soda Dangers, Natural Remedies for Nausea, & Treating Seasonal Allergies: News Bulletin for July 12, 2013

Jul 12, 2013 · UHN Staff · Gluten Free & Food Allergies

Diet Soda Will Make You Sick, Fat and Ugly! by Jami Cooley, RN, CNWC A shocking study released this week by Purdue University researchers has blanketed the web and television news outlets all over the country. If you haven’t heard already, the big fuss is about so-called “diet” low-calorie sodas. … Read More

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