Gluten Free Rn

This episode of ‘Gluten Free RN’ covers the basics of celiac disease and gluten intolerance – what those terms mean and what they might mean for you. Nadine explains which genes suggest a predisposition to gluten intolerance and what circumstances lead to a diagnosis of celiac disease proper.  Nadine talks you through what happens in your digestive tract that leads to gluten proteins attacking your organs and preventing your body from absorbing the nutrients it needs. She also outlines the foods and products you need to avoid to achieve ‘gluten-zero,’ as well as the foods you can enjoy as part of a gluten-free diet.  Listen in and learn where gluten is hiding and how to modify your diet to reverse the adverse effects of gluten! What’s Discussed:  The definition of celiac disease and its chronic nature 30-50% of the population carries the genes How a trigger event (i.e.: a cold, pregnancy, stress, an injury) initiates the autoimmune disorder Options for getting tested for the genetic predisposition The cl