Gluten Free and Coeliac Disease

Below is a quick over view about Coeliac Disease and Gluten Intolerance.

1. Gluten is a protein found in:
1. Wheat
2. Rye
3. Barley
4. Triticale
5. Oats
2. Symptoms:
1. Abdominal pain
2. Cramping
3. Bloatedness
4. Abdominal distension 
5. Mouth ulcers
6. Lactose intolerance may develop
7. IBS
8. Lack of energy
9. Weight loss
10. And much more
3. Treatment:
1. Follow a strict gluten-free diet - Shown improvement
4. Variations:
1. Non-coeliac gluten sensitivity
2. Gluten sensitivity 
3. Gluten intolerance 
4. Coeliac disease - Auto immune condition
5. There is a difference:
1. Gluten sensitive
2. Wheat allergy
6. Labels
1. It is important to read labels of all packaged and prepared foods. 
1. Under mandatory labeling standards,  all ingredients derived from wheat, barley, rye, oats and triticale must be declared on labels, even if present in the final product.
2. There are 4 methods of finding suitable products:
1. Vegetables and unprocessed meats are naturally gluten free.
2. Look for the Crossed Grain endorsement logo
3. Packages labeled gluten free
4. Gluten free by ingredients