We’re so excited to be a part of Celiac Canada’s latest magazine! As we look back on the month of May- a month in which brings awareness to Celiac Disease, we are inspired to equip the gluten free community even more!
We thought we’d post a copy of the article so you can first read about CUT Cooking and then we’ll circle back to Celiac Disease.~
There is so much we don’t know about Celiac Disease and need to learn. It is estimated that 1 in 100 adults in Canada have Celiac Disease. However, it is difficult to diagnosis due to the wide range of symptoms. If you’re suffering with any of the below issues or have concerns, we encourage you to go and book an appointment with your doctor. The diagnosis may be as simple as blood work or a biopsy screening.
| Classic Symptoms | Non-classic Symptoms and Signs |
| Abdominal distension Abdominal pain Chronic diarrhea Anorexia Irritability Weight loss (or failure to thrive in children) Muscle wasting Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) | Unexplained iron or folate deficiency anemia Aphthous stomatitis (oral canker sores) Dental enamel defects Persistent/recurrent vomiting Irritable bowel syndrome Chronic constipation Abnormal liver enzymes (ALT/AST) Arthritis, arthralgia Osteoporosis/Osteopenia Short stature Delayed puberty Infertility |
| Associated Conditions (% affected) | Neurological presentations |
| Relative of individual with CD (8-15%) Type 1 diabetes mellitus (4-8%) Autoimmune thyroiditis (2-5%) Trisomy-21 (Down syndrome) (2-5%) Turner syndrome (2-5%) IgA deficiency (2-5%, up to 30% in patients with gastrointestinal symptoms) | Unexplained ataxia Peripheral neuropathy Epilepsy with occipital calcifications Depression, anxiety Fatigue |
You can do it! We’re here to help in the kitchen if you’re diagnosis is positive for Celiac Disease or a gluten intolerance. Living a full and healthy gluten free lifestyle is possible 🙂 Head to celiac.ca for more information and to read more from the spring 2023 issue of Celiac Canada Magazine.
