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January 17, 2019

What is the difference between gluten-free and regular food?

Estimated reading time: 1 minute “Classic” products, with gluten, seem to have a better nutritional profile compared to those gluten-free. Gluten-free products are higher in fat and carbohydrates and lower in fiber than their gluten counterparts. Also, if a gluten-free[…]

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December 20, 2018

Treatment for celiac disease

Estimated reading time: 1 minute A strict lifelong gluten-free diet is the only way to control celiac disease. Your doctor can refer you to a dietician, who can help you establish a healthy gluten-free diet. Once you eliminate gluten from[…]

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November 22, 2018

Should you eat gluten before a blood test?

Estimated reading time: 1 minute If you are not yet on a gluten-free diet, continue to follow a normal diet, including gluten. If you have been on a gluten-free diet for a few weeks or more, you should start a[…]

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October 25, 2018

Can you have the celiac gene and not have celiac disease?

Estimated reading time: 1 minute It is estimated that 1/3 of the population has at least one of the genes associated with celiac disease, but most never develop the disease, so it is very likely that you will not develop[…]

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September 27, 2018

Can you lose weight on gluten-free diet?

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes If you have celiac disease then you cannot eat gluten. It is dangerous for your health. But what about everyone else? It is all the rage these days to give up gluten. Eliminating gluten from[…]

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August 30, 2018

20 facts about celiac disease

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes Celiac disease is a long-term digestive and immune disorder that affects the small intestine. Eating gluten-containing foods causes the disease. Gluten is a protein that can be found in wheat, barley, and rye. Here are[…]

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August 2, 2018

Hidden sources of gluten

Estimated reading time: 1 minute Gluten is found in wheat, rye, barley, and any other food made with these grains. It can be especially difficult to avoid wheat because this means that you should avoid all flours and ingredients made[…]

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July 5, 2018

What is gluten?

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes Gluten is a glycoprotein that acts as a binding, emulsifying and gelling element, which works effectively as a structuring element since it binds water molecules and retains gases during fermentation inside the flour dough. It[…]

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June 7, 2018

What is celiac disease?

Estimated reading time: 1 minute Celiac disease is a serious autoimmune disorder that can occur in genetically predisposed individuals, where gluten consumption leads to damage of the small intestine. It is estimated that 1 in 100 people worldwide are affected[…]