Article On Celiacs and Gluten Free Bread

Excerpted from CeliacPlus.com:

Celiac Disease is a digestive disorder. People who have Celiac Disease have problems eating gluten, a protein found in cereal grains, such as wheat, rye, and barley. Flour and other products of wheat also contain gluten. Many soups, sauces, cold cuts, and gravy contain gluten as well, so it's important to read food labels.

When people with Celiac Disease eat gluten, a response is triggered by the body’s immune system that damages the lining of the small intestine. Over time, this interferes with the absorption of nutrients and can lead to a wide range of serious problems. Because of this, people with Celiac Disease must avoid eating anything that contains gluten.

Some of the symptoms of Celiac Disease are like those of many other digestive disorders. For this reason, people with Celiac Disease often go undiagnosed and untreated for many years. It’s estimated that nearly 3 million Americans have the disease, but only about 100,000 are diagnosed. Celiac Disease runs in families and occurs in both children and adults.

Most people with Celiac Disease have one or more of the following symptoms, although some people don’t notice any symptoms. Please confer with your doctor if you have any concerns.

• Intestinal gas, bloating, and abdominal cramping
• Diarrhea or bloody diarrhea
• Fatty stools
• Constipation
• Anemia
• Weight loss
• Slowed growth in children
• Osteoporosis (brittle bones)
• Itchy, bumpy skin rash
• Infertility
• Anorexia
• Vitamin deficiencies
• Delayed puberty
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Irritable bowel disorder

For most people, eating a gluten-free diet will stop symptoms, heal existing intestinal damage, and prevent further damage.

How can Julian Bakery help Celiacs? By offering Gluten-Free breads that will round out your diet…no need to sacrifice your bread cravings.

The Bean Bread is sweetened with honey and yeast risen. It is very high in protein and fiber and tastes fantastic.

The Southern Corn Bread is fresh stone ground corn, brown rice, millet, eggs, buttermilk, honey, yeast, guar gum and sea salt for a taste treat you will love.

Enjoy, Samantha