What is Gluten Free, and What Does it Have to Do With Me?
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Digital Marketing StrategyWeb Designer and Developer,Magnetic Ideas
• Gluten Free Blogger since 2006• Founded GlutenFreeinNC.com in 2011• Lead monthly Greensboro Gluten Free Support Group
• Canned Soups • Salad Dressing• Potato Chips • Cous Cous• Soy Sauce • Candy• Meats (broth) • Sauces• Cosmetics • Spices
• Double-dipping • Cutting boards • Toasters• Deep Fryers • Pots & Pans• Counter Tops • Colanders
When ingested, gluten is seen as a foreign body by the immune system. causing the area to be attacked by white blood cells. This Causes damage to the small intestine.
• Amount needed to trigger reaction• Long-term effects
1 in 100 have Celiac DiseasePlus: Gluten Intolerance & Wheat AllergiesPlus: ADHD and Autism
= About 1 in 10 have trouble digesting Wheat/Gluten
• Decreased risk of bloating• low-carb• low glycemic, high fiber
Olympic Gold Medalist: Dana VollmerSuper-bowl Winning Quarterback: Drew BreesTennis Champion: Novak Djokivic
• Kim Karashian• Lady Gaga• Miley Cyrus• Gwenyth Paltrow• Zoey Descanel• Rachel Weiz• Jessica Alba• Dana Delany
• Al Roker• Keith Obermann• Ryan Phillipe• Isaiah Mustafa• Josh Turner• Billy Bob Thornton• Dean McDermott• Bill Clinton
• Gluten intolerance is more prevalent than you think.
• Be aware of those around you.
• If your doctor isn’t giving you the right answer, seek another opinion.
• Don’t Wait until your sick in bed!
• This diet is do-able!