Also called non-tropical sprue, gluten-sensitive enteropathy or coeliac sprue, coeliac disease is characterised by malabsorption and an abnormal small intestinal structure which reverts to normal on removal of dietary gluten.The protein gluten is found mainly in wheat, barley, oats and rye grains.Malabsorption is a major problem, and the loss of vitamins, minerals, other nutrients and calories result in malnutrition, in spite of eating a good diet.Diarrhoea is a real problem, and food allergies are usually present.
Nutrition Facts & Diet Advice for Coeliac Disease
Below is nutrition advice that may help coeliac disease. There are also a number of health supplements that could be considered
Consider food allergies.
Avoid all gluten grains and any foods that contain gluten (many vegetarian sausages, burgers etc contain gluten).
Buy a book on the subject and a gluten-free cookery book also.You will find something on this site which is suitable.Learn from a more detailed book about hidden sources of gluten, such as hydrolyzed vegetable protein, modified food starch, some soy sauces, malt, grain vinegars and others.Even so-called health vitamin and mineral supplements can contain gluten, so only buy the best.
Eliminate sugar, processed foods, dairy products and chocolate.
Eat fresh vegetables, lentils, beans and peas, rice bran, nuts, sunflower seeds, and experiment with different fruits.
Include blackstrap molasses which is high in iron and the B vitamins.
Take linseeds (flaxseed) with water every day.
Eat alfalfa sprouts.
Health Supplements
The following health supplements may be beneficial to coeliac disease. Click on a health supplement to go there:
