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About Gluten Sensitivity

I must say that when I started researching gluten free dietary guidelines I was under the presumption that this would be a fairly straightforward state of affairs. The work done for the Dr. Gourmet website on lactose intolerance or GERD / Acid Reflux, for instance, has been a painstaking task, but fairly straightforward. I couldn’t have been more wrong about the challenge of gluten sensitivity.

Wheat is in such an astonishing number of foods and additives that never even crossed my mind, and it was a bit daunting to try and sort it out initially. Those who have spent any time on the Dr. Gourmet website know that our goal is to provide comprehensive answers to specific nutrition questions as they relate to health, so it’s important to present the information in an accurate and easy to use format.

Controversy over Worstershire Sauce and Bleu cheese? Who knew? Frankly I got a little overwhelmed with the details. And then I realized I needed to adjust my mindset and start thinking like a person with Celiac - or better yet a parent with a child that has Celiac - just as I have with other issues I have tackled. Well that certainly put the practical matters first quite quickly. While the many wonderful research and support organizations for Celiac give guidelines for living a gluten free life, we want to provide a comprehensive place for people to start their own education about this issue.

First, a few basics.

The less processed the food the safer you are. You probably already know that I feel this applies to eating in general. The closer the food is to its natural state, the better off you are, dietary restrictions or not. Fresher is just better, not only for your health, but for your taste buds. Your body will be happy, your senses satisfied and you’ll be taking a huge step toward taking control of your situation.

Do your research! Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been managing your condition for decades, manufacturers change their products often - sometimes to your advantage, sometimes not. Check and recheck labels.

I have said over and over that planning is the key to eating healthy and it’s more important with gluten sensitivity because you aren’t able to run through the market tossing whatever strikes your fancy into the cart. The menu planner and shopping list will help as will downloading the PDF of gluten content in foods.

Dr. Gourmet’s new diet plans allow you to eat a healthy diet that considers your needs. All of our recipes have been cross-checked for suitability with a gluten free diet. So when you customize your diet plan to include gluten as a dietary issue you can eat well, be wheat free, eat healthy and enjoy life. All safely, sanely and with confidence.

 

 

Gluten-Free Recipes

Which recipes on the Dr. Gourmet website are safe for you to eat, just as they are? Which will you need to make changes to or choose gluten-safe ingredients? Here's the comprehensive list.

Foods and Ingredients and Gluten

We've created two lists of the more common foods and ingredients for you to use when you're reading food labels or just deciding what to eat. While the lists don't cover everything, they're a handy reference:
Gluten-Free Foods and Ingredients
Foods and Ingredients that Contain Gluten