Celiac Disease (CD) can be a daunting condition, especially during its treatment. Dietary restriction for this disease is a challenging but important aspect of management. Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) is the most widely accepted treatment for CD. A gluten-free diet (GFD) is most commonly referred to as “the primary drug of choice” or “first-line therapy” for patients with CD. This diet is known to prevent the intact storage of proteins found in food grains such as rye, barley, and wheat.
Introduction Most studies suggest that food grains like wheat, refined flour, and rye contain epitopes wherein deamidation is important for binding HLA- DQ2 and T-cell recognition. This is the main cause of the symptoms leading to CD. Historically corn, rice, and potatoes were considered as gluten-containing food items. In modern times, the number of nutrient-dense seeds, legumes, and nut flour…
