Celiac.com 12/17/2013 - One of the biggest hurdles for those who have celiac disease is finding a way to get enough fiber in their diets. Removing wheat from the equation also eliminates a huge amount of roughage. Wheat provides the fiber in many breads, pastas, crackers and other staples of the American diet. Replacing that fiber is crucial, since the added bulk moves the food through your digestive system and keeps you regular.
You should be aiming to consume between 25 and 35 grams of fiber per day. Here are a few ways to ensure you’re getting enough fiber in your diet, whether you’ve been living with celiac disease your entire life or just for a few weeks.
Bulk Up Your Food
There are plenty of fiber-rich foods that do not contain gluten. For example, fruits and...

Celiac.com 10/08/2014 - The one condition that accounts for almost half of the patients who seek out gastroenterologists is IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome).  Many celiacs suffer from this ailment.  IBS is a ‘functional’ disorder, meaning that there is no damage to the digestive tract.  Only the bowel’s function, not its structure, is disturbed.   
Here is Where the Irony Begins
Patients suffering from constipation are encouraged to consume a lot of dietary fiber (non-digestible carbohydrates and lignin from plants) because it acts as a mild laxative and promotes bowel evacuation.  A ‘mild laxative’ is the last thing someone with diarrhea needs, right?  Wrong!  It is recommended that IBS patients go on a high-fiber diet.  
Studies show that IBS patients on a high fiber di...

Celiac.com 06/24/2019 - A team of researchers recently set out to assess whether maternal diet during pregnancy plays any role in the later development of celiac disease in their children.
Among other things, they found that moms who eat a high-fiber diet during pregnancy could reduce the chances of their children getting celiac disease later on, according to a new study, which is one of the first to investigate the link between fiber intake during pregnancy and children's risk of celiac disease.
In the study, a team of researchers analyzed information from more than 88,000 Norwegian children and their mothers, who gave birth between 1999 and 2009. The research team included Dr. Ketil Størdal, a research professor at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health and a pediatric g...

Celiac.com 12/18/2019 - If you have celiac disease, ditching wheat, rye and barley, and eating gluten-free is mandatory for proper healing. Adopting a gluten-free diet can pose huge challenges, but it's also an opportunity to improve nutrition and well-being. One of the biggest challenges gluten-free eaters face is getting enough alternative sources of fiber. Wheat, rye and barley are excellent sources of fiber, so going gluten-free can mean potentially facing a fiber deficit, especially if you eat processed gluten-free foods.
Eating enough fiber is crucial for optimal long-term health. Fiber comes in two types. Soluble fiber is found in beans, legumes, nuts, oats, and some fruits and vegetables. Soluble fiber pulls water into your gut and turns into a gel, which slows digestion and...