Celiac Disease - Related Illnesses

Celiac disease is an immune system reaction to eating gluten, which is a protein found in wheat, rye and barley.

Many foods you wouldn't suspect contain gluten do. This includes seasonings, salad dressing, soups and cocktails.

Gluten intolerance, also called non-celiac gluten sensitivity, causes people to feel bloated, nauseated or tired after eating gluten.

Deep-fried foods are usually coated in flour before they're fried. Even if they're not, your items may be cooked in the same oil as ones that are dusted in flour, leading to cross-contamination.

There are many gluten-free products available, including pizza crust and pasta. Many restaurants now have gluten-free options on the menu.