Going Gluten Free May Not Be So Good For You

For some individuals, a gluten free diet is
not a choice, it is a necessity.  People with
Celiac disease, have no choice but to avoid
gluten. 

Gluten free diets have recently gained
popularity, many believe that avoiding
gluten is healthier for them.  Some say they
feel better and lose weight after cutting back
on gluten and gluten containing products.

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Celiac symptoms in Children

Here are some common symptoms of
Celiac disease in children.

• Weight loss
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Growth issues
• Abdominal bloating and pain
• Gas pain
• Fatigue
• Failure to thrive

Last Day Tips For A Gluten Free Diet

Once diagnosed, you can start to make
some positive changes to improve your
health and diet.  Here are the last of my
gluten free tips.

4.  Know which alcohol to avoid.  You
need to remember beer, lager, stouts and
ales contain gluten.  There are gluten free
brand available.  Some gluten free alcohol
includes cider, wine, sherry, and liqueurs.

Day 1 Of 2 Tips For A Gluten Free Diet

The only treatment for Celiac disease is diet.
It is an autoimmune disease caused by the
immune system reacting to gluten.  Gluten
is a protein found in wheat, barley and rye.
Here are a few tips to help adjust to your new
gluten free lifestyle.

1.  Read all labels.  You need to get used to
reading labels when you food shop.  You need
to learn any hidden words, and make sure
what you eat is a good choice.  You are
always safe if it is labeled certified gluten
free.

What is the tTg anibody test?

The tTG antibody test is a tissue damage test.
The tTG is a specific antibody made against
muscle tissue damage in your small bowl.
It is a sensitive indicator of the small bowl
damage that can be caused by the gluten in
your diet.  If you have high levels, it means
you may have gut damage and possibly
Celiac disease.

Test For Celiac Or Eat Gluten Free?

Many people follow a gluten free diet, they say
"gluten hurts my stomach".  These are the people
that should have a proper diagnosis.  Screening is
simple, most common is a tTG-IgA test.  If this
test comes up positive, a biopsy will be
recommended to confirm Celiac disease.  

It is important to know, so all gluten is avoided.
You will feel better, and learn to make new
lifestyle changes.