Healthy Living

Think you're wheat intolerant?

Wheat intolerance is believed to affect one person in every three hundred (according to the British Nutrition Foundation). If, at present, you are eating wheat-related produce and have no side effects, then it is highly unlikely that you are wheat intolerant.

Should you be experiencing undue tiredness, weight loss or diarrhoea after eating wheat-based products, contact your GP for a full health assessment. Diagnosis by a qualified healthcare professional is essential and you should not rely on self-diagnosis. Guidance from a dietitian will also help you to replace wheat-based products with other foods to ensure you maintain a balanced diet which will provide the variety of nutrients your body needs. For further information, visit:

www.coeliac.co.uk       - The Charity for people with coeliac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis

www.nutrition.org.uk       - British Nutrition Society

www.eatwell.gov.uk       - Helping you make healthier choices