Welcome to Mayesa’s BlogPosts Tagged ‘celiac disease’Celiac Disease, Gluten-Free and MayesaDecember 16, 2013
First let’s look at just what exactly is “gluten.” Gluten is a protein found in grains, such as wheat, barley and rye. It is ingested not only from breads and other flour-based foods, but most processed foods as well where it is liberally used as a stabilizer and thickener. Gluten is especially detrimental to anyone who has been diagnosed with celiac disease – a chronic digestive disorder which causes the body to mount an inflammatory immune response to the presence of gluten. (more…)  Comments Off on Celiac Disease, Gluten-Free and Mayesa |
