What is Gluten Free, and What Does it Have to Do With Me?

Post on 15-May-2015

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The gluten-free diet is becoming more and more prevalent. Many people are affected by celiac disease and gluten intolerance. Many more have friends and family that are affected. Awareness of these issues are at a all-time high, but most people don't understand the basics, and have many questions about the gluten free diet. Why would someone eat gluten free? Should I eat gluten-free? What is celiac disease, and how do I know if I have it? These are the types of questions that I cover in this presentation.

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Digital Marketing StrategyWeb Designer and Developer,Magnetic Ideas

• Gluten Free Blogger since 2006• Founded GlutenFreeinNC.com in 2011• Lead monthly Greensboro Gluten Free Support Group

• Canned Soups • Salad Dressing• Potato Chips • Cous Cous• Soy Sauce • Candy• Meats (broth) • Sauces• Cosmetics • Spices

• Double-dipping • Cutting boards • Toasters• Deep Fryers • Pots & Pans• Counter Tops • Colanders

When ingested, gluten is seen as a foreign body by the immune system. causing the area to be attacked by white blood cells. This Causes damage to the small intestine.

• Amount needed to trigger reaction• Long-term effects

1 in 100 have Celiac DiseasePlus: Gluten Intolerance & Wheat AllergiesPlus: ADHD and Autism

= About 1 in 10 have trouble digesting Wheat/Gluten

• Decreased risk of bloating• low-carb• low glycemic, high fiber

Olympic Gold Medalist: Dana VollmerSuper-bowl Winning Quarterback: Drew BreesTennis Champion: Novak Djokivic

• Kim Karashian• Lady Gaga• Miley Cyrus• Gwenyth Paltrow• Zoey Descanel• Rachel Weiz• Jessica Alba• Dana Delany

• Al Roker• Keith Obermann• Ryan Phillipe• Isaiah Mustafa• Josh Turner• Billy Bob Thornton• Dean McDermott• Bill Clinton

• Gluten intolerance is more prevalent than you think.

• Be aware of those around you.

• If your doctor isn’t giving you the right answer, seek another opinion.

• Don’t Wait until your sick in bed!

• This diet is do-able!