October 1st, 2010
So we become nutrient deficient when we have undiagnosed celiac disease because our gut can’t absorb nutrients — and then some of us stay nutrient deficient after diagnosis because our gluten-free foods are lacking in fiber, protein and other vitamins and minerals. Right now it’s a cycle that one expert wants to stop.
I don’t know about you, but I’ve worked hard to get my kid with celiac disease to eat not just gluten-free, but also healthy– but is it enough? New research out of Canada says — maybe not.
