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Health and Nutrition Bites
Is Any Amount of Gluten Safe for Those with Celiac Disease?
Celiac Disease
is essentially an auto-immune disorder that is triggered by eating foods
containing gluten, which is in wheat, rye and barley products. While
there are blood tests to detect the disease, the true confirmation of
the diagnosis requires doing a biopsy of several sites in the small bowel.
If the villi in the small bowel show damage, the diagnosis is confirmed.
Celiac Disease and Infertility in Women
Some research has suggested
that Celiac Disease may contribute to reproductive problems in women,
including infertility, miscarriages and problems with the baby's growth.
One study, for example, found that women with Celiac Disease became fertile
earlier in their lives and entered menopause sooner than those women
without Celiac Disease, while also having fewer children and more miscarriages.
The Real World Diet Guidelines
Gluten-free breakfasts and lunches can sometimes be a challenge. If you're on The Real World Diet, here are some breakfast and lunch guidelines that will work for you!
Gluten-Free Cookbooks
(via Amazon.com)
About Gluten Allergies and Celiac Disease
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
Gluten-Free Food Reviews
Sometimes you just can't make it into the kitchen to cook. We've reviewed these gluten-free frozen meals and foods so that you'll know what's worth eating - and what's not. Gluten-Free Food Reviews
Articles
15 Gluten-Free Foods You Can Eat Right
Now
15 More Gluten-Free Foods You Can
Eat Right Now
More Foods You Can Eat Right Now
Download 45 Gluten-Free Foods
You Can Eat Right Now (PDF Document)
Supermarket Strategies for a Gluten-Free
Diet
Supermarket Strategies for a Gluten-Free
Diet, Part Two
Eating Gluten-Free in Social Situations:
Lunch
Eating Gluten-Free in Social Situations:
Eating Out
Eating Gluten-Free in Social Situations:
Friends and Family
Getting Help
Free Diet Planner for The Real World
The Real World Diet is just that - a diet for living in the real world. So what does that really mean?
Create a two-week custom meal plan including breakfast, lunch and dinner, for yourself or your entire family - even kids under 14! NO making separate meals.
Shopping lists are automatically generated. Just print and shop for the next two weeks of meals.
Frozen meal options for lunch or dinner (such as Lean Cuisine or Weight Watchers).
Easy, kid-friendly meals with leftovers for lunches or later in the week.
Special diet options include Comfort Food (great for families with kids!), Vegetarian (lacto-ovo), low sodium, lactose intolerant, Coumadin (warfarin) use, GERD / Acid Reflux safe, and gluten allergies (celiac disease).
Other websites charge you as much as $29.95 per month for this service, but The Real World Diet is completely free. (We don't even ask for your credit card information.)