Gluten is a protein found in cereals such as barley, rye and wheat, with the most obvious sources of gluten in our diet coming from food items such as bread, cakes and pasta. While coeliac disease and gluten intolerance are related to gluten, they are different diseases with different causes. What is coeliac disease? The NHS defines coeliac …
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Gluten is a protein naturally found in some grains, including barley, rye and wheat. The primary function of gluten is as a binder to help foods hold together by adding a “stretchy” quality – making it a vital ingredient for foods such as bread, pasta and pizza. What are the benefits of gluten? Gluten is …
Coeliac disease is a severe health issue triggered when a person consumes food containing a protein called gluten, which is often found in barley, rye and wheat. When a person with coeliac disease eats gluten, it interferes with their absorption of nutrients as it damages a part of the small intestine called the villi. Damaged villi mean …
According to Coeliac UK, hundreds of thousands of people in the UK have coeliac disease – 1 in 100 people. But many more people have it and haven’t been diagnosed. Read on to discover more about coeliac disease, its symptoms and how to test for it at home. What is coeliac disease? The NHS defines coeliac disease …
