Celiac Diet By: Alisha Gross, Caitlin Fortenberry, Susie Mays

What is the Celiac Diet? The Celiac diet is just another name for the gluten free diet. That excludes the protein gluten

Who needs this diet? People who need to lack off the gluten. People with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity feel better on a gluten-free diet. People with gluten intolerance or sensitivity.

Food’s They Eat Eggs Milk Cheese Flours Wheat Barley Rye Unprocessed meats

Special Considerations! You will be cut off of junk food and could lose weight! Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, rye, or sometimes oats. It may also be found in some medicines. When a person with celiac disease eats or drinks anything containing gluten, the immune system responds by damaging the lining of the intestinal tract. This affects the body's ability to absorb nutrients.

Fun Facts! Most common in Ireland The glue on stamps contain gluten Once celiac is triggered, it is a life-long disease. Some products, like lipstick, toothpaste and vitamins, use gluten for processing but because it is not food, does not need to be labeled.