Celiac Disease 

One out of 133 people in the United States is affected
with celiac disease.

It is a lifelong autoimmune intestinal disorder, found in individuals who are genetically susceptible. Damage to the small intestine is caused by a toxic reaction to the ingestion of gluten and interferes with the absorption of nutrients. Celiac Disease (CD) is unique in that a specific food component, gluten, has been identified as the trigger.
Gluten is the common name for the offending proteins in specific cereal grains that are harmful to persons with celiac disease. These proteins are found in all forms of wheat (including durum, semolina, spelt, kamut, einkorn, and faro), and related grains: rye, and barley and must be eliminated.

The cause of Celiac Disease or gluten sensitive enteropathy (GSE), is unknown. Research indicates that Celiac Disease is strongly associated with a group of genes that are involved in the regulation of the body's immune response to the gluten protein.

The only treatment for CD/DH is the lifelong adherence to a gluten-free diet. When gluten is removed from the diet, the small intestine will start to heal and overall health improves. Medication is not normally required. Dietary compliance increases the quality of life and decreases the likelihood of osteoporosis, intestinal lymphoma, malabsorbtion and other associated illnesses.

Adapting to the gluten-free diet requires some lifestyle changes. It is essential to read labels which are often imprecise, and to learn how to identify ingredients that may contain hidden gluten. Be aware that hidden gluten can be found in some unlikely foods such as: cold cuts, soups, hard candies, soy sauce, many low or non-fat products, even jelly beans

Here at Patty's Pantry we know how important it is to adhere to dietary restrictions. We are committed to making available tasty, easy baking mixes
Free of:
 Gluten, Wheat, Soy, Nuts,
Corn, Dairy, Casein & Maltodextrin
*Most Mixes Can Be Processed Without Sugar
*Corn Bread contains Corn

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For More Information About Celiac and Gluten Sensitivity Visit:
http://www.Celiac.org
http://www.Celiac.com