Maintaining, Managing, and Tele-Monitoring a Nutritionally Adequate Mediterranean Gluten-Free Diet and Proper Lifestyle in Adult Patients

The gluten-free diet (GFD) is a restrictive diet. In many cases, it must be permanent and strict, and it may be associated with both nutritional deficiencies and excesses, which can be prevented by following a healthy, natural Mediterranean GFD (Med-GFD). In this paper, we describe the importance of...

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Published in:Applied sciences 2022-02, Vol.12 (3), p.1578
Main Authors: Scricciolo, Alice, Bascuñán, Karla A., Araya, Magdalena, Sanders, David S., Trott, Nick, Elli, Luca, Bardella, Maria Teresa, Doneda, Luisa, Lombardo, Vincenza, Nandi, Nicoletta, Vecchi, Maurizio, Roncoroni, Leda
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cereals
COVID-19
Dairy products
Diet
Dietary fiber
Eating behavior
Food
Fruits
Gluten
gluten-free diet
Immune system
Iron
Lactose
Mediterranean diet
Metabolism
Microbiota
Minerals
Monitoring
Nutrient deficiency
Nutrients
nutrition
Nutritional status
Obesity
Olive oil
Pandemics
Patients
Peptides
Physicians
telehealth
Telemedicine
televisits
Vegetables
Vitamin D
Vitamins
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Summary:The gluten-free diet (GFD) is a restrictive diet. In many cases, it must be permanent and strict, and it may be associated with both nutritional deficiencies and excesses, which can be prevented by following a healthy, natural Mediterranean GFD (Med-GFD). In this paper, we describe the importance of the Mediterranean diet, the correct intake of vitamins and minerals, and how they may play an important protective role against chronic or degenerative conditions. Herewith, we analyze different aspects that influence the ability to maintain a correct and balanced Med-GFD, which may contribute to the health status of patients, including a conscious use of gluten-free products to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Monitoring the Med-GFD remains a pivotal issue: to evaluate the presence of gluten peptides in urine, it could be important to introduce point-of-care testing, an efficient method for GFD self-monitoring (immunochromatographic technique), together with online nutritional questionnaires. Indeed, medical care via telemedicine can provide practical indications aimed at supporting patients and doctors. A natural Med-GFD can ensure the correct intake of nutrients and could be important for patients affected by gluten-related disorders, helping them to maintain a correct and healthy lifestyle.
ISSN:2076-3417
2076-3417
DOI:10.3390/app12031578