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Going gluten-free is easier than ever!
According to the Canadian Celiac Association, one in 133 Canadians has celiac disease, and as many as 5 million Canadians have some sensitivity to gluten. The latter group includes those with autism, ADHD, chronic fatigue syndrome, Crohn’s disease, colitis, irritable bowel syndrome and other food-related allergies and sensitivities. What is gluten?
Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, rye and triticale. In flour, gluten is the ingredient that helps the ingredients of baked goods bind together, and prevents crumbling. Celiac disease and gluten sensitivity
The Canadian Celiac Association defines celiac disease as “an autoimmune disease where the surface of the small intestine that absorbs nutrients from food is damaged by a substance called gluten. This results in an inability of the body to absorb nutrients: protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, which are necessary for good health.” The symptoms of celiac disease include weight loss, bloating, cramping, anemia and fatigue. Non-celiac gluten-sensitivity describes what happens to certain people who develop a variety of symptoms when they eat gluten, feel better when they don’t eat it, and do not actually have celiac disease. Great gluten-free products
Eating gluten-free is becoming less challenging for anyone seeking these products.
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Enjoy Life Foods has been making delicious glutenfree products since 2001, offering a range of glutenfree foods for you to enjoy: • Soft Baked Cookies • Crunchy Cookies • Cereals • Granolas • Chewy Bars • Seed & Fruit Mixes • Chocolate for Baking • Chocolate Bars • Plentils™ Crunchy Lentil Chips All Enjoy Life Foods products are specially made to be gluten-free, so they are perfect for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity. They’re made in a dedicated gluten-free bakery and certified gluten-free by the Gluten Free Certification Organization (GFCO), meaning you can eat their foods with confidence and know that you are eating gluten free. Additionally, all Enjoy Life products are perfect for people with other food sensitivities, and are free of the 13 most common food allergens, including wheat, milk, peanuts, tree nuts, mustard, sulfites, egg, soy, fish, crustaceans, shellfish, and sesame. Furthermore, all of the products are all-natural and produced with no GMO ingredients. Look for the GF symbol on all Enjoy Life products. It signifies that they are certified to be free of gluten and possible cross-contamination from gluten.
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