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Controlling Celiac Disease with a Gluten-Free Diet

Franklin Square Hospital clinical dietitian Kellie Faughander, who has celiac disease, controls it with a gluten-free diet. She’ll share her tips on living gluten-free on Sept. 20 at a cooking demonstration at the hospital.

It is estimated that as many as one in 133 Americans have celiac disease. But because symptoms can vary so much, it can be hard to diagnose. In fact, many individuals with celiac disease don’t even know they have it.   Celiac disease can affect both children and adults, and unlike other diseases, there’s nothing you can do to prevent it. And contrary to what some people believe, it’s not a food allergy, so there’s no chance that you’ll grow out of it. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease that has been found to be more common within families, so if your parents or siblings have it, there’s a greater chance you’ll have it, too. Individuals with celiac disease can’t handle gluten. Gluten is a protein most commonly found in wheat, barley, …

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