Many people with celiac disease are unaware that they have this condition. To know how to prevent it, here are 10 indicators that gluten is not your friend. More than 55 diseases have been linked to gluten allergy, and recent studies show that 99% of people in America who have it are never formally diagnosed. The alarming fact is that large sections of the global population have developed this condition; for example, it is estimated that 15% of Americans are gluten intolerant, and most of them do not know it.

For these reasons, we provide this list where you can find red flags regarding a possible allergy. If you have one or more of the following symptoms, we recommend that you visit your doctor and discuss the possibility of being allergic to gluten. If so, the appropriate treatment can change your life. 1.- Digestive problems such as constipation, gas, and stomach bloating. The latter is very common in children allergic to gluten. 2.- If you have a rash on the back of your arms, also known as goosebumps, it may be due to a lack of vitamin A caused by gluten. 3.- Fatigue, brain fog, or overwhelming tiredness after consuming a meal that contained gluten. 4.- Being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease such as thyroid disease, arthritis, ulcerative colitis, and lupus. 5.- Sudden dizziness or feeling off balance. 6.- Hormones out of balance manifesting as unexplained infertility. 7.- Severe migraines. 8.- Being diagnosed with chronic fatigue. 9.- Inflammation and pain in your joints such as knees, elbows, hips, and fingers. 10.- Sudden mood changes such as depression, anxiety, and attention disorder.

Gluten-Free Recipes

Celery Cream Recipe

Ingredients: - 1 medium leek (white and light green parts) sliced - 12 stalks of chopped celery - 1 small potato peeled and chopped - 1 red onion chopped - 1 tablespoon of olive oil - 2 cups of water - 1 3/4 tablespoons of salt - 1 pinch of cayenne pepper To see the preparation steps for this recipe click here.

Bacon-Wrapped Filet Mignon Recipe

Ingredients: - 4 filet mignon steaks - salt to taste - pepper to taste - 4 slices of bacon - butter for frying To see the steps to prepare this recipe click here.

Chocolate Mousse Recipe

Ingredients: - 200 grams of semi-sweet chocolate in pieces - 4 eggs - 1 pinch of salt - 40 grams of butter at room temperature Click here to see the steps to prepare this recipe. Remember that most of these symptoms can be detected in people of all ages. The solution? Eliminate gluten from the diet 100%. It may sound harsh, but for people with this condition, giving up gluten can improve their quality of life and allow them to have a much longer life expectancy.

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