Vivir sin gluten

Synopsis of Vivir sin gluten

«Vivir sin gluten: Manual del enfermo celiaco» is the manual by Alma Rodríguez Tsuda, published by Ediciones Obelisco in paperback (101 pages, in Spanish).

The book explains coeliac disease, a permanent intolerance to gluten that damages the small intestine and hinders nutrient absorption. It details what gluten is, present in cereals, and why any amount is harmful: those affected must avoid flours, starches and semolinas.

It belongs to the Salud y Vida Natural collection and, according to the work, coeliac disease is twice as common in women, with an estimated incidence of one case per 300 inhabitants.

For people with coeliac disease, their families and those seeking information on how to avoid gluten in their daily diet.