Gluten Allergy: Get Diagnosed
While only about 1% of people are believe to have celiac disease, as much 25% of people are experimenting with gluten free foods to some degree. In many ways, this is a wonderful thing because it encourages people to consider more fresh fruits and vegetables, and unprocessed meats. However, if your suspected gluten allergy is undiagnosed and you are drastically altering your diet without guidance, you may be doing more harm than good, and for no good reason.
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Many who thrusts themselves whole-hog into a gluten-free meal plan fail to reintroduce many of the nutrients they've eliminated from their diets. This can lead to malnutrition and vitamin deficiencies in some instances. In other cases, overindulgence in gluten free breads and snacks - which rely on added fats to mimic the textures and tastes that gluten normally provides - results in too much extra fat in the diet, and can lead to weight gain.
Another often unforeseen downside to plunging into a gluten free diet without guidance or medical supervision is that the individual may not receive much-needed medical care relating to their condition. If you suspect that you or members of your family have gluten allergies, it is important to seek a doctor's diagnosis and medical advice on the treatment of celiac or other causes of your sensitivity. By getting a diagnosis, you can better address your gluten allergy, or maybe even find out there are other causes for your symptoms. You physician can also help you rule out related conditions such as a fragile bones and nutritional deficits that, if present, would also require intervention.
Know that you can turn to Goodday Gluten Free for many of the resources you need to address gluten allergies. Our Links and Resources page will be updated regularly to include the latest information you need to make good decisions about your nutrition and health, as well as relevant events that might interest you.
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