GLUTEN-FREE DIET// COELIAC SPORTSMEN AND WOMEN

GLUTEN-FREE DIET// COELIAC SPORTSMEN AND WOMEN

 

Some people have a disease called coeliac disease. This means that they cannot eat foods that contain gluten. 

 

What is gluten?

• Gluten is found in some cereals such as wheat, spelt, barley, rye and oats.

  

How do I know if I am intolerant to gluten?

• It is important to talk to an expert if you think you are intolerant to gluten. 
• People who are intolerant to gluten experience tummy ache, weight loss and frequent diarrhoea when they eat something with gluten in. 
• Do not change your diet before speaking to a professional. There are lots of reasons why you may have these symptoms.

 

What is a gluten-free diet?

• Coeliacs (or people intolerant to gluten) can lead a normal life, they just have to follow a gluten-free diet. 
• People on a gluten-free diet can eat natural foods such as vegetables, legumes, fish, meat, milk, eggs or fruit. There is no gluten in rice or corn. 

 

Can coeliacs do sport?

– Yes! Serbian Novak Djokovic is one of the best tennis players in the world and he is coeliac.