celiac - Nutrition Myths

What is celiac disease – symptoms, tests and treatment

Celiac disease (CD) is an autoimmune disease that affects the small intestine and prevents the absorption of nutrients. It is caused by eating food with gluten, a protein found in…

January 10, 2018 · 5 min read

Carbohydrates

Gluten-free grains

There are several grains that do not contain gluten, which have a similar nutritional profile as the gluten-containing grains and as such, serving as a good substitute. (1, 2, 3)…

September 3, 2015 · 3 min read

Gluten

Does oatmeal have gluten?

Since 1950’s, when wheat was linked to celiac disease, oats were also considered as gluten-containing cereals, and thought to trigger celiac related symptoms. In the last 15 years, however, studies…

September 1, 2015 · 1 min read