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All Capital Digestive Care offices will be closed on December 25 and January 1, 2025. Please contact your local office to confirm hours for the remainder of the holiday season. Wishing you a happy holiday!
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Specific Carbohydrate Diet
Celiac disease is a condition that damages the lining of the small intestine and prevents it from absorbing parts of food that are important for staying healthy. The damage is due to a reaction to eating gluten, which is found in wheat, barley, rye and possibly oats.
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What is it?
Celiac disease is a condition that damages the lining of the small intestine and prevents it from absorbing parts of food that are important for staying healthy. The damage is due to a reaction to eating gluten, which is found in wheat, barley, rye and possibly oats.
Food Recommendations
Although Celiac disease cannot be prevented, its symptoms and effects can be reversed or controlled with a gluten-free diet. As with any special diet, there are certain foods to avoid, and there are others that work with the body to maintain a healthy, balanced digestive system.
Foods To Avoid
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Many food manufacturers are responding to the need for more gluten-free food choices. You may be able to purchase or prepare a gluten-free alternative for some of the above items.
Safe Foods
*Check food labels for the risk of cross-contamination. Items that are naturally gluten-free may become contaminated if they are made on the same production line as, or moved together in same place as foods containing gluten.
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There are a number of gluten-free apps available for smartphone users (iPhone, Android, Blackberry, etc.) which may be particularly useful for newly diagnosed patients.
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