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What is Gluten?
Gluten is a group of proteins found in certain grains, including wheat, barley, and rye. It helps give dough its elasticity and allows bread and other baked goods to maintain their shape and texture. Foods that commonly contain gluten: Gluten… Continue reading
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How Common Is Celiac Disease?
Celiac disease (CD) affects about 1 in 100 individuals worldwide. Your risk is higher if: Genes that allow the disease to exist Most people with celiac disease carry specific gene variants: However, carrying HLA-DQ2 or HLA-DQ8 does not mean you will… Continue reading
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Lemonade Bakery
My Rating: This is my favourite dedicated gluten-free bakery in Vancouver (near Cambie and Main). They have everything from bread and bagels to pastries and cakes. My favourites are the cheese buns and the peach tart. My boyfriend (who isn’t… Continue reading
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What is Celiac Disease?
Celiac disease (CD) is a chronic autoimmune condition in which eating gluten triggers the body’s immune system to attack the small intestine. Over time, this damage interferes with the body’s ability to absorb nutrients properly. What Happens to the Body?… Continue reading