Coeliac Disease is caused by an immune reaction to gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, barley, triticale and oats. It is important that if you have Coeliac Disease that you avoid all dietar sources of Gluten, a goodNES Dietitian can help identify foods to avoid and help ensure you have a balanced diet.
Coeliac Disease is a condition which is common throughout Australia and is caused by a autoimmune reaction to Gluten which flatens small finger like projects in the gut called villi. Gluten is found in many food products such as bread, rye, barley, tritcale and oats. The good news is that Food Manufacturers are now catching up with the science and are labelling many of their suitable products as Gluten Free.
This flattening of the villi essentially decreases our abosorption to nutrients and can often lead to deficincies in vitamins, iron, folic acid and calcium.
A goodNES dietitian can help identify problem foods in your diet and ensure that you are still having a well balanced diet.