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These were described as an important sign of the illness by the Dutch physician Vincent Ketelaer in 1669, almost three centuries before gluten's role was suspected. Celiac disease, or celiac sprue, is a chronic disorder of the small intestine caused by sensitivity to gluten, a protein found in wheat and rye and, to a lesser extent, in oats and barley. Some Dutch children who had previously failed to thrive gained weight and strength when all they had to eat was potatoes and other local...

The 33-year-old who maintains hertiny waist by eating steamed fish and soybeans has been told she has to increase her food intake if she wants to keep up with the strenuous dance routines planned for the tour, which kicks off in December. She will also be eating beetroot at every mealtime because it's a good source of fibre and iron and low in calories. Submit your feedback here: Full name: Email address: Location (optional): Your comments: Remember my details (so you don't have to retype...

Some ingredients that health conscious consumers consider unacceptable are MSG (or free glutamate, or free glutamic acid, including anything hydrolyzed or autolyzed), trans fats (hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils [3]), artificial colors, artificial flavors, and most preservatives. Most health conscious consumers consider healthy foods to be things like raw fruits and vegetables, whole grains, raw nuts and seeds, and clean meats like wild Alaskan salmon, or free-range chicken or...