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Article: "THERE WAS A DRAMATIC DIFFERENCE'; THE WYMANS HAD TO CHANGE THEIR LIFESTYLE AFTER DISCOVERING THEY HAD CELIAC DISEASE.(Neighbors Syracuse)
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- The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY)
- Article date:
- March 27, 2008
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Byline: Dyana Smolen Contributing writer
Dining out is a popular pastime in America. Whether it's a fast-food joint or a four-star restaurant, we love to escape the humdrum of weekly meal planning and let someone else do the work.
But for the 3 million Americans living with celiac disease, eating out can be a dangerous endeavor.
Celiac is a genetic disorder, rendering those who have it unable to eat foods that contain gluten - plant proteins found in wheat, barley and rye. Celiacs are unable to ingest a salad with croutons or a bowl of soup with wheat used as thickener.
One slip can lead to a night full of stomach cramps, vomiting, ...