Can Ease Celiac Disease Many of us take it for granted that a ham sandwich for lunch or plate of pasta for dinner is safe. But as anyone with celiac disease knows, even one bite of bread or pasta is all it takes to set off some painful reactions. Celiac disease is a condition that impairs the small intestine from properly absorbing nutrients. This is because of damage caused by a protein called gluten, which is found in wheat, rye, barley and oats. It's also used to bind flour together in breads, cereals and desserts.
Celiac disease can cause anemia, diarrhea, fatigue, itchy skin, bloating and cramping.
While there's no cure, symptoms can be controlled by following a strict, gluten-free diet. Food Thursday Recipe Try a delicious Gluten-Free Pizza Crust from the No Grain, No Pain cook book. Copyright 2001 by Global IBS Partnership. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.