Ask Leah! The Ingles Dietitian

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Question: I have been having a lot of stomach and digestive issue and a friend suggested I stop eating gluten.

I’m not sure what that means or how to do a gluten-free diet.

Answer: Before you eliminate gluten from your diet, I would strongly suggest that you:

1. Make an appointment with your primary care provider/MD or a specialist (gastroenterologist) and let them know you are having these issues to make sure these aren’t a symptom of a serious medical problem.

2. Keep a food diary/log for several days and try and note when your symptoms are better/worse. This information will also be helpful to your medical provider.

3. Talk to your PCP/MD about getting a blood test for celiac disease to rule that out.

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For more information about the gluten-free diet and testing for celiac disease:  Celiac Disease Testing and Diagnosis | BeyondCeliac.org

Leah McGrath, RDN, LDN

Ingles Markets Corporate Dietitian

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