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    suggestions, an adoption of the gluten-free diet has made its way to the top of the list. The gluten-free diet has shown tremendous improvements in overall quality of life for people with fibromyalgia. Usually, the gluten free diet is suggested for people who have been diagnosed with Celiac Disease. What had been brought to light is that symptoms that typically spawn with Fibromyalgia also spawn with Celiac Disease. Thus, an idea was born to test the adoption of the gluten-free diet in those who have fibromyalgia

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    While a gluten-free diet can be life changing to a celiac patient it can be damaging to someone like me who is not celiac or even gluten intolerant. Unfortunately a gluten free “diet” seems to the be new black in North America house holds. As reported in “Gluten Free Diet Fad” on July 2015 “twenty nine percent of adult Americans say they are trying to cut back on their gluten intake, yet only one percent have a reported celiac disease” and as shown on a graph pictured on the online magazine the number

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    concerning gluten,which in turn, heightened the public’s awareness of how it affects the body. Because of this awareness, many people have altered their diets to avoid foods containing gluten. In fact, a survey done in 2013 reported that one third of the American population is already eliminating gluten-containing foods in their meals. But why do people, including you, should avoid foods that contain gluten? Here are a few reasons why: 1. Celiac Disease Some people think that gluten isn’t necessarily

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    white families to ditch gluten. The idea is that by going gluten free, your consumption of food is automatically healthier. Dr. Norelle R. Reilly goes through all the possible reasons for those going on a gluten-free diet and the problems involved. She begins by giving the reader statistics according to, “‘The Hartman Group’s Health & Wellness 2015 and Organic & Natural 2014’ Reports.” According to these findings, the most common answer to why a person went gluten-free was, “no reason”, second to

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    What should be the Autism Diet Autism is a complex developmental and neurological condition that typically appears during the first three years of life. People with autism have a leaky gut or intestine, which allows parts of gluten and casein to seep in to the blood stream and affect the brain and central nervous system. It affects brain function, particularly in the areas of social interaction and communication skills. The main systems of autism are delayed talking, lack of interest in playing with

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    If you have celiac disease or are allergic to gluten, you simply don’t have any other choice but to go gluten free. A gluten free diet is undoubtedly good for you. Why take all the trouble if you have no gluten intolerance? Let us look at reasons why a gluten free diet is good: Going gluten free results in a number of health benefits, for instance: Improving the levels of cholesterol Increasing the levels of energy - gluten intolerance makes your body fail to digest and absorb vitamins and minerals

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    Gluten-Free Diet (GFD)

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    Patients who are diagnosed with CD are suggested to strictly follow a gluten-free diet (GFD), in order to recover and reduce the chances of further damage to the intestines (Hallert et al. 2002). Once adopting their GFD, most patients are healed within 6 months post-GFD (Janatuinen et al. 1995). It’s been questioned whether or not following a GFD has negative side effects on patients with CD. According to a recent study, patients who had CD and followed a GFD for at least one year were less prone

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    consumption. Patients often try a nondairy or gluten-free diet prior to being diagnosed with FAPS, and some continue post diagnosis as well. However, a recent review concluded there is no substantial evidence that a dairy-free diet is beneficial. Similarly, studies show that gluten-free diets do not play a major role in FAP symptoms, and more research is needed before this diet can be recommended to FAPS patients (Tilburg and Felix 144). The last type of diet patients try is FODMAPs, which stands for

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    produce, vegetarian diets, and gluten free foods are influencing the food industry to adapt. These hot trends are dictating the future of culinary professionals and consumers alike. One of the trends that are quickly becoming a habit is the conscience effort to purchase locally grown produce. Locally sourced food has so many

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    Living a gluten free life, in a gluten filled culture, is a difficult task for those who suffer from celiac disease. This difficulty increases when government allows food manufacturers to label a product with a 'tolerable' amount of gluten, "gluten free". Legalized dishonesty in labeling means that for many celiac sufferers eating becomes a chore, rather than a pleasure. Many of the foods purchased, despite the labeling, have to be carefully researched to check for actual gluten content before they

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