wheat intolerance

Gluten Intolerance

Wheat intolerance when you dream about eating toast, cakes and chocolate… absolute nightmare…. And it is a non-autoimmune disorder which falls under the same spectrum as Celiac disease. The symptoms are very similar to that of Celiac disease, this is a genuine disorder, and it is not the case that the eaters at your table are picky eaters, it is genuine and can cause lots discomfort. They won’t be accompanying us to the pub ‘The Bar lee’ then?

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There is research to show that the cases of Gluten intolerance and Celiac disease are on the rise. There were reported to be 15% of US Population suffered with the condition last year alone. The same could be said for many western countries as they tend to suffer many of the same illnesses as the US populations do.

So how do you recognize the signs of the condition when your child mentions it? Listen to him? Yes, but after that?

·         Your child is complaining of stomach cramps

·         Diarrhea

·         Weight loss, delay in developing as other children are

·         Offensive smelling stools

·         Feeling sick or actually being sick

·         Constipation

·         Lack of Iron in the blood – Anemia

·         Fatigue, this is down to the lack of absorption of the minerals and nutrients

·         Intestinal ulcers, mouth others or digestive ulcers. A doctor will detect these

·         Osteoporosis

There is a belief that Gluten Sensitivity can cause Autism in children, however do not get panicked about this, this has not been proven as yet, it is only here say and rumor. However, there does seem to be some serious discussion into the prospect of removing the Gluten ingredients from an Autistic children’s Diet. 

Children who have had a firm diagnosis that Gluten Intolerance is present do tend to show some mental signs that they are gluten intolerant such as:-

·         Irritability,

·         Forgetfulness,

·         Autistic similar behaviors such as throwing tantrums, lack of concentration and hyperactivity.

·         Lack of concentration issues

·         A level of Depression.

Adults with Gluten intolerance

Adults suffering from intolerance to Gluten do not have symptoms which are really that much different to that of a child, but as you grow up, you perception on the world and how things effect you changes. This basically means that adults will see gluten intolerance in a completely different way to a child.

Unlike with children, it is a mother’s job and her intuition which kicks in when she notices anything wrong with her child. But she does not have her child telling her all the time how he feels so it tends to just appear. But with Adults, the symptoms can appear just as slowly as with a child or they can appear like a bat out of the dark.

When it comes to adults, it is hard to find out where the sickness, or the diarrhea or constipation is coming from as we all tend to eat foods which contain Gluten in every day two or three times a day if not more. So you cannot immediately pin point where this all started. The symptoms can last for hours, days or weeks…. Just to cheer you up.

If you think that you may have gluten intolerance or Celiac Disease then head off to your doctor and get checked out. Do not sit and suffer.

Gluten free foods list

Gluten free foods:

Have you developed gluten intolerance? You don’t know what to eat? Well then this article is perfect for you. Once you develop gluten intolerance you don’t really have a clue about what to do. Gluten is a protein complex found in many essential grains such as wheat, barley, maize etc. These grains are some of the key ingredients in our daily diet. This makes it hard to decide what it is that a person with gluten intolerance should eat.

There are many gluten free foods available in the markets which prove as a good substitute for the grains and other basic products with gluten. Here is a list of foods that you can eat if you have developed gluten intolerance. 

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Grains

Don’t be surprised to see this. Many grains such as millet, sorghum, and rice are considered to be gluten free foods. These foods have minimal gluten in them and thus medical specialists recommend these to the patients with celiac diseases. Development of celiac diseases is one of the key complications of gluten intolerance.  Other grains such as kidney beans, soya beans can also be consumed. One can also use flour made from nuts and millet as a substitute for wheat or corn flour. Chickpeas are another important gluten free food that can be eat at anytime of the day.

Read the labels

When you go to the super market be careful when it comes to buying gluten free food. Many companies have started manufacturing gluten free food for people with gluten intolerance. Thus it is very important to read the label and read the ingredients used in the product that you want to buy. 

Fresh dairy products

Many of the dairy products such as eggs, chicken and lamb meat can be classified as gluten free foods. One should keep in mind that these products must not be cooked with flour nor should they be breaded with the normal bread available in the market. Fish can also be consumed by the patients with gluten intolerance. Fresh milk is another major gluten free food that one can consume at any time of the day to cater for the calories needed by the individual.

Fruits and vegetables

One should always go for fresh fruits and vegetables to cater for the deficiencies created by no consumption of wheat and other essential grains. Vegetables such as spinach, cauliflower and turnips are a good energy source. Fruits such as melons, peaches and apricots can be consumed as deserts to eliminate the craving for cakes and tarts. One can also mix the fruit with fresh cream to make them more nutritious and tasty. One of the most suitable vegetables that a person with gluten intolerance can consume are potatoes. Potatoes have it all. They are nutritious, they are a good energy source, they give you the gluten free starch needed by your body to make glucose and most importantly they taste exceptionally good. Be it boiled mashed potatoes with cheese or baked potatoes with a bit of seasoning they always taste good.

What foods have gluten

Foods with gluten:

What exactly is gluten? It is a protein complex usually found in food wheat, barley etc. It is the basic protein element in many grains. Gluten is found in many staple foods such as  in the west and in the east. It is contained in oats and corn as well.

Many people unfortunately develop gluten intolerance. This is a condition in which the patient’s body is unable to cope up with the gluten component in their diet. Thus causing problems such as diarrhea, abdominal pain or tenderness, acute muscle pain and patient also suffer from joint pain. These symptoms and signs sometimes help physicians and medical specialists to diagnose this syndrome. Some medical specialists prefer treating the symptoms before they actually get to the root of the problem.

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When a person develops gluten intolerance it is essential to avoid foods which have this element in them.  As mentioned earlier all the grains such as wheat, barley, maize etc have gluten in them, thus it is essential and very important to avoid taking them in your diet.

Here is a list of foods which should be avoided in order to combat gluten intolerance and ensure a healthy life.

Grains

When it comes to gluten intolerance the main eatable that you need to avoid is grains which have gluten. As mentioned earlier many grains such as wheat, barley and maize are used as staple food in many countries around the world. Thus one needs to be very careful in order to protect one’s self from these grains. Not only one has to avoid these grains but also the products made from them such as pasta, noodles, breads, cakes, pies etc. many of these things can be substituted with gluten free foods available in many markets.

Processed meat

With an immensely busy schedule one just doesn’t have the time to cook raw meat. Thus almost everyone in the urban civilization prefers processed meat. but if you have developed gluten intolerance it is absolutely important to avoid eating this form of meat. This precaution is necessary in order to avoid debilitating arthritis this is also a symptom of gluten intolerance. Thus foods such as sausages, pepperoni, bologna, salami and hotdogs must be eliminated from the diet. 

Alcoholic beverages

It is important to avoid alcoholic drinks such as beer or malt. These drinks are made from grains and thus have gluten in them. It is vital for anyone who has been recently diagnosed with gluten intolerance to be careful when selecting an alcoholic beverage and avoid whiskey, gin and some of the vodkas which contain grains such as barley or wheat.

Deserts and treats

Having gluten intolerance means that one has to avoid eating anything that has flour in it. As flour one of the basic ingredients in almost every desert be it cakes, soufflés or tarts it is important to avoid eating these. Once you go to a restaurant be very careful when you chose your dessert. Go for something such as a fruit cocktail or anything that doesn’t have flour in it.

Diagnosis of gluten intolerance

Diagnosis of gluten intolerance

Gluten intolerance or Celiacs disease?

So you have a few symptoms do you?

·         diarrhea,

·         excessive wind,

·         constipation

·         ongoing nausea and vomiting

·         ongoing abdominal pain,

·         iron, vitamin B12 or folic acid deficiency

·         Fatigue

·         headaches

·         weight loss (but not in all cases)

·         mouth ulcers

·         hair loss (alopecia)

·         skin rash

·         tooth decay problems

·         osteoporosis

·         depression

·         infertility

·         Continuous miscarriages

·         joint pain

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You may be suffering from many different conditions ranging from IBS, Celiacs disease, Gluten intolerance and many more. So how do you actually know that you are suffering from gluten intolerance or Celiacs disease? Not all doctors and GP’s are aware of the condition and don’t know much about the condition.

The diagnosis process is not as simple for gluten intolerance, there is a blood test which can be taken to confirm the presence of Celiacs disease, but this is not the case when it comes to gluten intolerance. With Celiacs disease, sometimes a small endoscopy may be done to take a small sample of the damaged small intestine of someone with Celiacs disease.

Gluten intolerance is a lot less severe than Celiacs disease, more likely to be classed as being similar to allergies such as Lactose intolerance. You will be given dietary advice if you have gluten sensitivity, such as cutting out gluten, where to buy ‘free from’ products and how to avoid cross contamination.

You will now need to be well aware of cross contamination when it comes to gluten intolerance or Celiacs disease. You can get contaminated anywhere you go, even if you only walk into a bakers shop you can be contaminated with gluten as the flour which contains gluten can be airborne due to its lightness, but it is highly unlikely that you will have any severe reactions from that.

You will not be able to buy gluten free bread from a general bakers shop due to the fact that the airborne flour will have landed on the bread contaminating it. You will also have to be careful at home and make sure that your food is prepared separately to the rest of the family’s food so that the gluten from their food does not get onto your food.

Gluten is a protein which is found in Wheat, Barley, Rye and couscous. These ingredients are found in so many different foods which you eat on a daily basis from bread to tomato sauce, to pasta to fish and chips from the chip shop. 

When you eat these products your body goes into attack mode, your immune system will begin to attack itself which is what all auto- immune diseases tend to do. There is a fight of the fittest war going on in your own body. The only cure is to embark on a gluten free diet. This does not mean that you have to cut out all of your favorite foods. There are alternatives.

Gluten allergy symptoms

What are gluten intolerance symptoms?

Gluten intolerance and gluten sensitivity is still a relatively new illness or condition which is still in the process of being researched. There is a huge similarity when it comes to gluten intolerance and Celiacs disease. The two are remarkably similar.

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The symptoms of this condition can creep up on you slowly or they can hit you like a lightning bolt, either way they can make you feel very unwell sometimes. They can also be very irritating and frustrating at times too. So what are the symptoms of Gluten Intolerance:-

·         diarrhea,

·         excessive wind,

·         constipation

·         nausea and vomiting

·         stomach pain and cramps

·         bloating

·         a combination of iron, vitamin B12 or folic acid deficiency

·         tiredness

·         headaches

·         weight loss (but not in all cases)

·         mouth ulcers

·         hair loss (alopecia)

·         skin rash

·         tooth erosion problems

·         osteoporosis

·         depression

·         infertility

·         repeated miscarriages

·         joint and/or bone pain

·    There have been people who have complained of neurological symptoms such as muscle weakness, tingling in the hands and the feet; it was thought to be connected to the fact that Celiacs disease was affecting the gut. But this is not always the case. There is not always gut damage where the neurological symptoms are concerned.

There have been times when sufferers have been to their physician or doctor and have been diagnosed with other conditions due to the fact that there are other conditions which have very similar symptoms. Do bear in mind that you will not suffer all of the above symptoms, this is just a list of the symptoms that come with the condition, but you will only suffer from a few of them.

One of the conditions which are very often confused with Gluten intolerance is IBS. IBS you do suffer stomach cramps, constipation and diarrhea, sickness and nausea, headaches and vitamin loss but IBS can be set off by not only wheat, but spicy foods, Orange juice, rich foods and so on. There are many different triggers not just wheat and Barley.

Gluten intolerance is known to affect up to 15% of the population in the US alone, it is growing at an alarming rate. There are about 500,000 people in the UK who have no idea that they suffer from Gluten Intolerance. It is said to be one person in every ten people suffer from Gluten intolerance, out of ten of these people only one out of every eight of those people are children.

Surprising as it maybe, there are many doctors and GP’s who do not know much about gluten intolerance, so when you describe the symptoms they may not automatically be aware that gluten intolerance is what is causing the problem. The only way to cure this condition is to embark on a gluten free diet.

A gluten free diet has also been known to help people who are IBS sufferers, this information researched by Prof. Sanders from Manchester University only goes to prove that although the information is limited, but they have claimed to have benefited from a gluten free diet. Although it has not been proven, it might be well worth looking into.