With the growing number of celiac sufferers and a rising consumer shift towards a gluten-free diet, SoLo wanted to provide a low glycemic energy bar that could be enjoyed by all consumers – including those suffering from celiac disease. That is why all of our five flavours are gluten-free! Don’t worry – we might have left out the gluten but we kept every last bit of flavour.

What is Celiac Disease?

Celiac disease is a medical condition in which the absorptive surface of the small intestine is damaged by a substance called gluten. This results in an inability of the body to absorb nutrients: protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, which are necessary for good health.

Although statistics are not readily available, it is estimated that 1 in 133 persons in Canada are affected by celiac disease.

A wide range of symptoms may be present. Symptoms may appear together or singularly in children or adults. In general, the symptoms of untreated celiac disease indicate the presence of malabsorption due to the damaged small intestine.Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, triticale, barley. In the case of wheat, gliadin has been isolated as the toxic fraction. It is the gluten in the flour that helps bread and other baked goods bind and prevents crumbling. This feature has made gluten widely used in the production of many processed and packaged foods.

At present there is no cure, but celiac disease is readily treated by following the gluten-free diet.

For more information on Celiac Disease,
visit the Canadian Celiac Association website
at www.celiac.ca