A Kentucky man with celiac disease says a meal at Olive Garden left him with “significant and permanent injuries” after he ordered gluten-free fettuccine Alfredo but was given the regular full-gluten ...
Some foods that are made with gluten are available in gluten-free versions. And many foods are naturally gluten-free. These include meats, seafood, fruit, vegetables and some grains. People who have celiac disease need to follow a gluten-free diet for life to manage the condition.
Gluten is a family of storage proteins found in all grains, not just wheat, barley, and rye. It helps nourish the seed of the plant but can trigger inflammation in people with gluten sensitivity or celiac disease. Because FDA labeling defines gluten too narrowly, many foods marketed as “gluten-free” still contain problematic grain proteins.
A gluten-free diet helps manage symptoms of celiac disease and other medical conditions associated with gluten consumption. This type of diet also has gained popularity among people without gluten-related medical conditions.
FDA issued a final rule defining “gluten-free” for food labeling to help consumers be confident that items labeled gluten-free meet a defined standard.
Wondering if your child could be sensitive to gluten or benefit from a gluten-free diet? Chances are, you know someone on a gluten-free diet. Or maybe you know someone who can't eat gluten, a protein combination found in cereal grains like wheat, rye and barley.There are a few reasons for this recent interest in going gluten-free: About 1 percent of the United States population has celiac ...
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