Conditions: Celiac Disease

What is gluten? By the numbers Giving up gluten Foods to avoid More health information

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What is gluten?

This elastic protein gives wheat, rye, barley, and some oats their chewy texture.

The lowdown on gluten intolerance and celiac disease
For people suffering from gluten intolerance or celiac disease, the protein can cause symptoms ranging from constipation, diarrhea, or bloating to fatigue, skin rashes, grumpiness, and joint or bone pain. These adverse reactions could indicate intolerance, or celiac disease, a more a serious hereditary autoimmune condition that damages the small intestines and can lead to nutrient malabsorption and comprised immunity. Learn more about what to do if you suspect you have gluten intolerance or celiac disease.

By the numbers

1/5 of the population buys gluten-free products
25 million Americans are gluten intolerant
3 million Americans have celiac disease
5 percent of Americans are accurately diagnosed
9 average number of years it takes to diagnose

Giving up gluten

The only medical treatment for celiac disease is a gluten-free diet. Once on the diet, some people experience immediate relief; others take several months or years to heal. Strict adherence to the diet is crucial because it decreases the risk of developing other autoimmune diseases, such as type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus. Read more about going gluten-free.

Foods to avoid

Breads, pasta, cereals and other foods made out of wheat, rye, barley, oats, triticale, spelt and kamut Seitan (wheat-gluten-based "meat") Soy meat substitutes that contain vital wheat gluten Soy sauce Sauces, soups, gravies, breading and coatings that contain flour Beer, teas and foods that contain barley malt Brown rice syrup

Couscous Dairy substitutes Imitation bacon and seafood Lunch meats Panko Salad dressings Seasonings Vanilla extract

More health information

Supplements to help with celiac disease symptoms
Eliminating wheat in your diet
What is the difference between food allergy and food intolerance?

Gluten-free meal planning

Just because you’re suffering from gluten intolerance or celiac disease, doesn’t mean you have to miss out on delicious meals—or the nutrients they provide. These gluten-free dishes will satisfy your taste buds and your dietary needs. Also check our gluten-free recipe archive for hundreds more recipes.

Gluten-free recipes
Appetizers Spicy Toasted Almonds New Potato and Tuna Tapas Veggie Juice Hot Shots Spinach-Artichoke Dip Tropical Salsa		Salads Carrot Salad with Arugula and Mustard Greens Spinach Salad with Eggs and Watercress Dressing Mixed Bitter Greens with Fennel and Smoked Trout Sautéed Onion Salad with Egg Raw Avocado and Cucumber Soup Arugula, Pear, and Toasted Hazelnut Salad
Entrees Chiles Rellenos and Bean Casserole Halibut with Fennel, Capers, and Lemon Yogurt-Marinated Chicken Garlic-Sautéed Shrimp Spinach Polenta		Side dishes Quinoa-Corn Muffins Curried Lentils Wilted Swiss Red Chard with Garlic and Goat Cheese Two-Cabbage Coleslaw with Lemon Cilantro Vinaigrette
Desserts
Alison’s Gluten-Free Baking Mix Flourless Hazelnut and Pear Torte Carrot Cake with Coconut-Cream Cheese Frosting Walnut Brownie Energy Bites Almond Apple Pie
Gluten-free information from our sponsor Gluten-free foods Support groups Gluten-free events How to survive college with celiac
Online resources Celiac Disease Foundation Celiac Sprue Association Gluten Intolerance Group GF Planet National Foundation for Celiac Awareness Smart Foods, Healthy Kids

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