A gluten allergy, also known as celiac disease, is an autoimmune disease that must be treated with a gluten free diet. Learn how to live and eat gluten free with tips from an expert in this free nutrition video series.
If a person with a gluten allergy eats gluten there is, unfortunately, nothing that can be done. Learn more about how the body rids itself of gluten with expert tips on celiac disease in this free nutrition video.
Many people do not understand gluten free diets. Learn how to explain gluten allergies to teachers and other people with expert tips on celiac disease in this free nutrition video.
Identifying gluten in your food can be difficult but knowing what food to avoid can help. Learn how to identify foods with gluten ingredients with expert tips on celiac disease in this free nutrition video.
Gluten allergies can affect children and adults in very different ways. Learn about the different effects of gluten allergies with expert tips on celiac disease in this free nutrition video.
A gluten allergy can be difficult if gluten is eaten. Learn about what a gluten allergic reaction looks like with expert tips on celiac disease in this free nutrition video.
One of the main con's of gluten free food is taste. Learn more about the negatives of gluten free food with expert tips on celiac disease in this free nutrition video.
Traveling with a gluten allergy can be difficult for many people and children. Get information on gluten free foods for vacations with expert tips on celiac disease in this free nutrition video.
Finding resources for gluten free food information is important for keeping a gluten free family happy. Learn where to find information on gluten free eating with expert tips on celiac disease in this free nutrition video.
Gluten is not always named directly as an ingredient in foods. Learn how to spot gluten ingredients under different names with expert tips on celiac disease in this free nutrition video.
Checking your household food for gluten can be a challenge if you don't know what you are looking for. Learn how to find gluten in household foods with expert tips on celiac disease in this free nutrition video.
There are several ways to improve the taste of gluten free food. Learn how to make gluten free food taste better with expert tips on celiac disease in this free nutrition video.
Kids with gluten allergies can have a hard time at school. Learn how to keep your kids on a gluten free diet in school with expert tips on celiac disease in this free nutrition video.
Children who have to eat gluten free may have trouble feeling singled out at school. Learn how to make your gluten free child feel special with expert tips on celiac disease in this free nutrition video.
Reading food labels for gluten ingredients is essential to keeping gluten free. Learn how to read food labels and find gluten free food with expert tips on celiac disease in this free nutrition video.
Gluten is a protein that is found mostly in wheat and wheat products. Learn more about wheat gluten and what it does with expert tips on celiac disease in this free nutrition video.
Summary: Gluten allergies, also known as celiac disease, is an autoimmune disorder of the small intestine that typically begins in infancy. Gluten allergy symptoms include chronic diarrhea, fatigue and abdominal pains when the person ingests gluten. The gluten protein is found in wheat and wheat products as well as barley and rye. Unfortunately, the only known treatment for celiac disease is to eat a life-long gluten free diet. A gluten free diet is difficult to maintain for many people as gluten is used as a binder in many processed foods and gluten free food often tastes bad.
In this free video series our expert will teach you how to live gluten free. If you have a gluten allergy or a child with a gluten allergy it is important to learn as much as you can about the disease and how to eat properly. You will learn how to read food labels for gluten, how to identify hidden ingredients with gluten in them, and how to find resources about gluten allergies. You will also learn about the symptoms of gluten allergies and how gluten allergies affect children versus adults. Finally, get tips on caring for children with celiac disease at school, home and on vacation.
Expert: Sharon Powell is a mother of a five year old son who has a gluten intolerance. Through her son's condition she has been able to keep her son gluten free while being at home and at school. She manages not only to keep her son healthy physically but also mentally as her son's condition sets him apart from most other kids.