"Your gluten- free, casein-free cookie tastes just like a "regular" cookie, very satisfying and wonderful!"
— Jodi, California
People who have CeliacDisease can not tolerate a protein called gluten, found in wheat, rye and barley (also oats - due to cross-contamination).
CeliacDisease is a digestive illness that damages the small intestine and interferes with the absorption of nutrients from food, lowering the body's ability to absorb calcium, iron and other nutrients. Symptoms of Celiac Disease vary from feelings of lethargy to headaches, stomach pains, skin disorders, depression and infertility.
The National Institute of Health estimated that one in 133 Americans suffers from the illness -- 10 times as many as doctors once thought. Celiac is a genetic illness, so it runs in families. Sometimes Celiac is triggered - or becomes active for the first time - after surgery, pregnancy, childbirth, viral infection, or severe emotional stress.
Celiac is now considered one of the world's most common genetic conditions. All of Arico's healthy snacks are part of a gluten free diet and are safe for consumption by those with CeliacDisease.
Celiac.com
Celiac Disease Foundation
Celiac Sprue Association (CSA)
Gluten-Free Living (a bimonthly newsletter)
Gluten Free Passport
Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG)
Living Without
National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC)
Raising Our Celiac Kids R.O. C.K.