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Currently, about 1% of people in the United States have been diagnosed with celiac disease. It is quite likely that many people are undiagnosed. In addition it is estimated that an additional 6-13% of people have a sensitivity to gluten, known as non-celiac gluten sensitivity.
The avoidance of gluten in connection with these conditions has raised a greater awareness for gluten in foods and has created market demand for a wide range of gluten free products.
At Gluten Free Society, we aim to empower you with information to help navigate what foods are actually gluten free, as well as what you can do to help heal your body from the damaging effects of gluten.
It is important to know that there is currently no known way to cure or reverse gluten intolerance, celiac disease, or non celiac gluten sensitivity, but you can repair the damage that gluten has caused to your body by changing your diet.
As more and more people discover the benefits of avoiding gluten in their diets, an increasing number of people avoid gluten. But it is important to know the difference between the reasons that some people avoid gluten. Below we explain three different categories which are often referred to interchangeably, but are actually quite different.
The symptoms of gluten exposure can vary greatly from person to person which can make a diagnosis challenging. In addition, symptoms extend far beyond the digestive concerns that are most commonly discussed with respect to celiac disease and gluten intolerance. Common symptoms include the following:
Many people may suspect celiac disease or gluten intolerance based on symptoms, but there are also several tests to confirm your suspicion. Consulting a healthcare professional for diagnosis is important to adequately understand your state of health and next steps. Below are a few of the diagnostic tests for celiac disease:
The key change to make to manage celiac disease or gluten sensitivity is to eliminate gluten-containing foods from the diet. While this might seem straightforward, the unfortunate reality is that many products are marketed as gluten free when they actually contain hidden sources of gluten. Therefore it is critical to understand how to read labels and what to look for so that you can properly avoid gluten in your diet. Plenty of nutritious and delicious foods exist that are naturally gluten free, and fortunately, they are typically better for your health than their gluten containing counterparts.
Even after eliminating gluten from your diet, there is healing that must occur “behind the scenes”. This healing will address the intestinal damage from gluten consumption, plus the downstream effects of intestinal damage, like compromised skin health and nutrient deficiencies. Below are some ways to help promote healing.
When seeking to heal from gluten and support a gluten free lifestyle, it is important to work with a healthcare professional who is well versed in gluten and gut health. A practitioner may perform additional testing and can discuss personalized treatment options and strategies to help you heal and optimize your health. A professional will also be a guide along the journey so that together you can monitor progress and make adjustments to your treatment plan as needed.
It might feel daunting at first to embark on the journey of a gluten free lifestyle, but you will quickly get into a rhythm of enjoying naturally gluten free foods. Once your body starts to heal, the positive changes that come from eliminating gluten from your diet will be motivation to continue on the journey. Here are some tips to help you maintain a gluten free lifestyle.
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While there is no known way to reverse celiac disease or non celiac gluten sensitivity, it is important to know that you can repair the damage that gluten has caused to your body by changing your diet and lifestyle. This includes eliminating gluten from the diet while supporting the body with naturally healing foods and supplements.
The journey to heal the body from gluten might feel daunting, but Gluten Free Society is here to walk you through it every step of the way. The effort will be well worth it to enjoy better health!
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3 Responses
Where I can find the list of “gluten free from website.
I am excited to begin a new lifestyle with this approach . I have done all recommended tests, so no guessing, and am ready to “aboard ship”. still a little anxious of the sea sickness that may occur on the boat…but willing to embrace it.
In the Simple Chicken Soup recipe, you said to add the broth and the cut up chicken into the pan, but you never said how much broth to use.