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Gluten Intolerance, Wheat Allergies, and Celiac Disease – It’s More Complicated Than You Think

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Last updated on: September 3, 2019

Is “gluten free” a fad? No, it’s going to be a thing for as long as we are producing wheat and bread the way we’re doing it. A lot has changed in the bread industry – it’s not just one… [read]

Gluten Sensitivity – Fact or Fiction?

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Last updated on: November 20, 2015

Gluten, found in many staple foods, is a substance that gives elasticity to dough. Until recently, a strict gluten-free diet was only of interest to people with celiac disease, an autoimmune disease in which proteins from grains (such as wheat,… [read]

Symptoms and Signs of Gluten Intolerance

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Last updated on: October 8, 2015

If you have celiac disease, gluten will damage your body. Even a tiny crouton will set off a chain reaction causing your immune system to go into defensive mode and start damaging the small intestine. According to Holly Strawbridge of… [read]

5 Things Everyone Should Know About Wheat & Gluten

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Last updated on: August 15, 2018

Although wheat is a staple food in the human diet, gluten proteins are associated with three well-known pathologies that affect a significant portion of the human population: gluten allergy, non-celiac gluten sensitivity, and celiac disease. More and more people are… [read]

Gluten & Neurological Disorders – Understanding the Connection

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Last updated on: June 5, 2015

Gluten is the common protein molecule found in wheat, barley, rye, kamut, and spelt. Gluten is a sticky, storage protein that binds to the small intestinal wall where it often causes digestive and immune system disorders. The most common condition… [read]