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Gluten-free grains of goodness: October is celiac awareness month--the perfect time to reap the benefits of grains without gluten.

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| October 01, 2006 | Kupper, Cynthia | COPYRIGHT 2006 PRIMEDIA Intertec, a PRIMEDIA Company. All Rights Reserved. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Celiac disease (CD), anintolerance to gluten, affects close to 2 million people in the US. Despite its prevalence, CD is though to be one of the most underdiagnosed diseases, possibly striking one in every 133 people in this Country. Read p. 52 to find out have symptoms of this elusive health robber, and use this chart to discover grains that are safe for celiacs and those with a gluten sensitivity.

Can Gluten-Free Grains Improve Your Health?

Q: Do you suffer from unexplained anemia, chronic fatigues a bone disease (such as osteoporosis), infertility or gastrointestinal distress?

Q: Do you suffer from chronic pain syndrome, forgetfulness, skin rashes or painfully itchy outbreaks?

Q: Do you have a family history of type 1 diabetes, thyroid disease or other types of autoimmune diseases in your family?

Q: Is the bloating and gas you experience embarrassing?

Q: Is your child not growing well, overly cranky or having trouble with schoolwork?

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