Introduction

According to the National Institutes of Health in the US, around 1 in every 133 Americans may be affected by celiac disease but 97 percent of sufferers will go undiagnosed. It’s also estimated that between 5 and 10 percent of the world’s population may be suffering some form of gluten sensitivity with medical awareness of non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS) and gluten related disease (GRD) on the increase. In fact, a growing number of doctors believe gluten consumption is directly responsible for many common intestinal and non-intestinal complaints and symptoms can be improved greatly or completely cured by removing gluten from the diet.

"Dramatic improvements in symptoms and health can be observed in patients who try a gluten-free diet" – Dr. Scott Lewey (source; Celiac.com)

A gluten-free diet is also being promoted by a growing number of famous names and celebrities who report that the removal of all gluten from their diet has helped them to lose weight and gain energy. Actress Rachel Weisz and country singer Josh Turner are just two of many famous names known to be gluten intolerant or to have a wheat allergy, and Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus and Kim Kardashian are just a few of the celebrities who tout gluten-free as their diet of choice, irrespective of gluten sensitivity. Tennis champion Novak Djokovic has also won countless matches on his gluten-free diet and this form of celebrity "endorsement" has led to an expanding range of gluten-free products becoming available in grocery stores.

Whether you have recently been diagnosed with celiac disease, have reason to question whether you may be gluten intolerant or sensitive, or you’re simply interested in finding out whether adopting a gluten-free diet may be of benefit to you, the following report is designed to walk you through the process of removing gluten from your daily diet and, more importantly, to show you how simple it can be to enjoy gluten-free living.