COELIAC
DISEASE
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What is Coeliac
Disease?
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
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Consider
food allergies.
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Avoid
all gluten grains and any foods that contain gluten (many vegetarian
sausages, burgers etc contain gluten).
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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 health vitamin and mineral supplements can
contain gluten, so
check each one carefully.
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Eliminate
sugar, processed foods, dairy products and chocolate.
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Eat
fresh vegetables, lentils, beans and peas, rice bran, nuts, sunflower
seeds, and experiment with different fruits.
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Include
blackstrap molasses which is high in iron and the B vitamins.
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Take
linseeds (flaxseed) with water every day.
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Eat
alfalfa sprouts.
Health Supplements
Often, a
combination of supplements may help in
alleviating this condition. You may wish to
consult a nutritional therapist for personal
advice. Supplements that may be helpful in
alleviating symptoms are shown below:
Recommended
Health Books
see also
allergies and food intolerance
cookbooks
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