It’s that time of the year again!
Christmas, New Year, Birthday Parties and holidays generally can be a very exciting time for kids. However, for children with Gluten Sensitivity including Coeliac / Celiac Disease a little more attention and thought is required to make sure these festivities are just as special.
All children should be able to enjoy all the normal treats provided at the Christmas or Party table. Fortunately, the gluten free versions now taste and look just as good as, and are often indistinguishable from, the mainstream versions.
This enables the gluten challenged person to share their home baked and sometimes commercially available gluten free biscuits, muffins, cakes and puddings etc. and provides a really good opportunity for them to de-mystify the issue and to explain to their family, friends and colleagues more about Gluten Sensitivity and Coeliac Celiac Disease and the relationship between gluten and health.
They may even help others in the process.
It is generally accepted that there are many sufferers of Gluten Sensitivity and Coeliac / Celiac Disease who are unaware they have a gluten problem and that many of their health issues, some of which may be chronic and extremely debilitating, may stem from their consumption of gluten which is present in all wheat based foods, including staples like bread and pasta, and is often deliberately added to hamburgers and chewing gum because of its chewy texture.
You may help others to think about their own personal situation. Some may investigate further, reviewing their health issues, and discover that they may also benefit from a gluten free diet.
I hope you all enjoy time with your family and friends.
Regards
Paul Smith
glutenfreehealth.net
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