Post by kickingfrog on Nov 20, 2013 20:36:45 GMT
Pasta? Sorry, but I'll have to pass, says Leicester Tigers star
By This is Leicestershire | Posted: April 30, 2011
Leicester Tigers international Martin Castrogiovanni has discovered he is allergic to his country's national dish – pasta.
The Italian international made the discovery after going for tests when he returned from the Six Nations championships struggling to maintain his ideal weight and complaining of lethargy.
Blood tests revealed the Italian tighthead prop has coeliac disease, which comes from an intolerance to gluten.
Martin, 29, who also runs two Italian restaurants alongside his rugby career, was told to cut out the food groups which were causing him problems, such as wheat, rye and barley.....
By This is Leicestershire | Posted: April 30, 2011
Leicester Tigers international Martin Castrogiovanni has discovered he is allergic to his country's national dish – pasta.
The Italian international made the discovery after going for tests when he returned from the Six Nations championships struggling to maintain his ideal weight and complaining of lethargy.
Blood tests revealed the Italian tighthead prop has coeliac disease, which comes from an intolerance to gluten.
Martin, 29, who also runs two Italian restaurants alongside his rugby career, was told to cut out the food groups which were causing him problems, such as wheat, rye and barley.....