SAN FRANCISCO–Attune Foods partnered with the Celiac Disease Foundation (CDF) in an effort to educate consumers about the disease and how it affects overall digestive health. “CDF welcomes our new partnership with Attune Foods and we appreciate the commitment of Attune in helping us raise awareness of this under-diagnosed disease.” said Celiac Disease Foundation executive director Elaine Monarch. “Attune understands the dietary challenges individuals diagnosed with celiac disease and gluten intolerance face on a daily basis.”
Celiac disease is a lifelong, digestive disorder affecting children and adults. When people with Celiac disease eat foods that contain gluten, it creates an immune-mediated toxic reaction that causes damage to the small intestine and does not allow food to be properly absorbed. Even small amounts of gluten in foods can affect those with Celiac disease and cause health problems. Damage can occur to the small bowel even when there are no symptoms present.
Attune’s gluten free chocolate bars feature three clinically supported probiotic strains for digestive health and immunity and come in seven flavors: Dark Chocolate, Chocolate Crisp, Blueberry Vanilla, Mint Chocolate and brand-new varieties such as Coffee Bean Dark Chocolate, Raspberry Dark Chocolate and Almond Milk Chocolate. Each bar includes 6.1 billion CFUS (colony forming units) of effective probiotics. The low water content of Attune’s chocolate protects the cultures so they live longer. The bars are also an excellent source of calcium, a good source of fiber and contain less sugar than most yogurts.