When a health condition such as Celiac disease requires a gluten-free diet, you may not be aware of what is okay to eat.
The U.S. National Library of Medicine mentions these staples of a gluten-free diet:
- Cereals that don't include barley malt or wheat.
- Vegetables and fruits.
- Fresh fish, poultry and meat that don't include breading or typical gravies.
- Dairy products and milk.
- Beans, corn, rice and potatoes.
Health Tip: Signs You're Getting Too Much Iron
While iron deficiency is a big concern, absorbing too much iron -- a condition known as hemochromatosis -- can also pose problems.
The womenshealth.gov website lists these warning signs of hemocromatosis, one of the most common genetic conditions in the United States:
- Feeling weak and fatigued.
- Losing weight.
- Arthritis, pain in the joints and pain in the abdominal area.
- A fluttering sensation in the chest and other heart problems.
- Missing periods or early onset of menopause.
- Diminished sex drive and impotence.
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