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A chocolate pudding cake that’s gluten-free. Get the recipe here:

Gluten-free chocolate self-saucing pudding

According to a recent article in The Scene titled  “Gluten Free on the Rise,” many cafe owners in Queensland are finding that people are requesting gluten-free items.

“Some people just choose to [avoid gluten] – they think it’s a lighter option.” says Queensland Forge Cafe owner Katherine Lawrenson.

Katherine shares her tips for gluten-free baking and a great recipe for Gluten-free chocolate & almond biscuits so make sure to check it out.

The symptoms of Celiac disease can vary widely from person to person; ranging from no symptoms to many severe symptoms. The most common gluten intolerance symptoms include vitamin and mineral deficiency, bloating, gas, bone and joint pain, depression and irritability, anemia, dental discoloration and enamel defects, bruising easily, seizures, bone disease, indigestion, diarrhea, weight loss, nausea, abdominal pain, foul smelling stools and constipation. A failure to thrive is also a symptom in children with the disease. If you are experiencing these symptoms, it is important that you seek medical attention as soon as possible.

Diagnosing celiac disease is very difficult because the symptoms involved often mimic those of other diseases such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, diverticulosis, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, depression and intestinal infections. In diagnosing celiac disease, your doctor may order several tests such as a complete blood count (CBC), a couple of tests to evaluate inflammation called an ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) and a CRP (C-Reactive protein). Other tests ordered help determine electrolyte, protein, and calcium levels, and to verify the status of the kidney and liver as well as vitamin deficiencies and malabsorbtion.

In the treatment of Celiac disease, a lifelong gluten free diet is often required to require the intestinal villi to heal. A gluten free diet consists of avoiding wheat, barley, rye and possibly oats. These ingredients are often found in foods, beverages, and medications, the treatment is challenging but achievable with education and planning. However, despite diet restrictions, people with celiac disease can still have a well balanced diet. Instead of using wheat flour as an ingredient, people can use rice, potato, bean or soy flour. They also need to look for “hidden” sources of gluten and their derivatives in medication and other foods by reading labels. To correct any vitamin and mineral deficiencies, your doctor may also prescribe supplements. By completely removing gluten from their diet, people who suffer from celiac disease will begin to see improvement within three to six months. Within a year, symptoms will all but disappear by following a gluten free diet.