Gluten-Free Lifestyle

Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition in which your body's reaction to gluten (a protein in cereals and some grains) results in damage to the lining of your small intestine. Gluten is found in wheat and rye, but it can also be found in barley, oats, and other grains. Because of the damage caused to your small intestine, your body is incapable of properly absorbing nutrients.
Experts do not know why people get celiac disease. They do agree that it is caused by an abnormal reaction from your immune system to gluten, a protein found in foods such as bread, pasta, and many sauces, and even some medications. When you eat or drink anything that contains gluten, your immune system produces antibodies against it - Antibodies are proteins that your body normally produces to fight off infection and disease. As the antibodies attack the gluten in your small intestine, they also damage the intestinal lining itself. As a result, your body is much less able to digest and absorb nutrients from food.

Generally, a baby with celiac disease will begin to show symptoms once he or she is given food that contains gluten. Children and adults can also develop the disease, but this is less common. Adult females get the disease more often than males, and generally at an earlier age.

One in 200 to 250 Canadians has the disease. Experts think that many other people have yet to be diagnosed.

Fiber & Celiac Disease
Fiber is an important part of a healthy diet, for both adults and children. It has many benefits, including reducing the risk of constipation and improving cholesterol levels. Including sufficient fiber in anyone’s diet will benefit their immediate health and get them started on a good health habit.

Including fiber in the diet of a celiac can be a challenge, since two of the most common high-fiber foods in the North American diet, whole wheat and oats, contain gluten. It is because of this conflict that celiacs are among the most fiber deficient people.

Unfortunately the vast majority of fiber supplements are highly irritating to the digestive system, which can cause digestive issues and unpleasant effects for celiacs. Fiberrific is an easy solution to this issue.

Fiberrific is unique among fibers. It is exceptionally high in fiber, containing 4.5g in each teaspoon. Unlike other fiber supplements, Fiberrific is not irritating, in fact it is soothing to the digestive system. Fiberrific is ideal for celiacs as it is also entirely gluten-free.