Diet
Gluten is a protein in wheat, barley, rye and sometimes oats. Some people with celiac disease become violently ill after eating food that contains gluten. Others can consume gluten with no obvious side effects. In everyone with celiac disease, however, consumption of even microscopic amounts of gluten triggers a cascade of events in the immune system that result in damage to the small intestine and increase the risk of other serious diseases. The only treatment for celiac disease is life-long adherence to a strict gluten-free diet.
Gluten-Free Breakfast Ideas
A healthy gluten-free breakfast will contain some protein and some fiber. Here are some sources of protein and fiber to mix and match for a gluten-free breakfast, along with some gluten-free recipes.
A healthy gluten-free breakfast will contain some protein and some fiber. Here are some sources of protein and fiber to mix and match for a gluten-free breakfast, along with some gluten-free recipes.
You Need to Be Gluten-Free. Now What?
You’ve been diagnosed with celiac disease, and you need to follow a strict gluten-free diet for the rest of your life. Even microscopic amounts are forbidden. It's natural to feel overwhelmed... but after the initial shock, you'll find yourself eating all kinds of healthy, delicious foods.
You’ve been diagnosed with celiac disease, and you need to follow a strict gluten-free diet for the rest of your life. Even microscopic amounts are forbidden. It's natural to feel overwhelmed... but after the initial shock, you'll find yourself eating all kinds of healthy, delicious foods.
Grain Guidelines for Celiacs
Grain guidelines for celiac patients, in table form, to print out and take to the grocery store with you.
Grain guidelines for celiac patients, in table form, to print out and take to the grocery store with you.
The Gluten-Free Shopping List: What You CAN Eat
In addition to carefully avoiding gluten, it's good to focus on the rich assortment of food that IS available to celiac dieters.
In addition to carefully avoiding gluten, it's good to focus on the rich assortment of food that IS available to celiac dieters.
Where to Shop for Gluten-Free Food
More and more grocery stores now allocate space to gluten-free products. Health food stores are another good place to shop. But don’t forget: local stores are not your only option. Dozens of mail-order companies will send gluten-free products directly to your door.
More and more grocery stores now allocate space to gluten-free products. Health food stores are another good place to shop. But don’t forget: local stores are not your only option. Dozens of mail-order companies will send gluten-free products directly to your door.
High-Fiber Gluten-Free Foods
Most ready-made high-fiber products contain gluten. Not surprisingly, people on gluten-free diets tend to eat inadequate amounts of fiber. Here's how to add naturally gluten-free high-fiber foods to your diet.
Most ready-made high-fiber products contain gluten. Not surprisingly, people on gluten-free diets tend to eat inadequate amounts of fiber. Here's how to add naturally gluten-free high-fiber foods to your diet.
Oats and the Gluten-Free Diet
Can patients with celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis eat oats? Most large celiac organizations and medical centers are advising that limited amounts of oats are probably safe.
Can patients with celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis eat oats? Most large celiac organizations and medical centers are advising that limited amounts of oats are probably safe.
Take-Along Gluten-Free Snacks
Like everyone, people with celiac disease on a gluten-free diet want to be able to get their hands on healthy, tasty snacks when they're hungry. Here are ideas for snacks at work, at school, and in the car.
Like everyone, people with celiac disease on a gluten-free diet want to be able to get their hands on healthy, tasty snacks when they're hungry. Here are ideas for snacks at work, at school, and in the car.
Don't Let These Problems Derail Your Gluten-Free Diet
Here are some reasons why celiac patients don't stick to the gluten-free diet. Look them over and see if any apply to you. Sometimes, recognizing the problem can be the first step toward fixing it.
Here are some reasons why celiac patients don't stick to the gluten-free diet. Look them over and see if any apply to you. Sometimes, recognizing the problem can be the first step toward fixing it.
Side Effects of the Gluten-Free Diet
If you have celiac disease and you're managing to avoid gluten, that's great -- but it doesn't mean your diet is completely healthy. Keep the following issues in mind as you shop and plan your meals.
If you have celiac disease and you're managing to avoid gluten, that's great -- but it doesn't mean your diet is completely healthy. Keep the following issues in mind as you shop and plan your meals.
The Expensive Gluten-Free Diet: Tips for Curbing the Costs
Gluten-free breads, pasta, and baked goods often cost more than twice as much as "regular" wheat-based products. Furthermore, gluten-free specialty items must sometimes be ordered by mail, with extra costs for shipping adding to the expense of staying gluten-free.
Gluten-free breads, pasta, and baked goods often cost more than twice as much as "regular" wheat-based products. Furthermore, gluten-free specialty items must sometimes be ordered by mail, with extra costs for shipping adding to the expense of staying gluten-free.
Frugal Living And Food Allergies
More money-saving ideas from About.com's Guide to Food Allergies.
More money-saving ideas from About.com's Guide to Food Allergies.
What is Cross-Contamination? (And Why Should You Worry About It?)
Cross-contamination is when gluten-free food comes into contact with food that does contain gluten. Unfortunately, there are many ways this can happen. Here are a few things to watch out for.
Cross-contamination is when gluten-free food comes into contact with food that does contain gluten. Unfortunately, there are many ways this can happen. Here are a few things to watch out for.
Tips for Gluten-Free Safety at Home
The entire household needs to participate in gluten-free safety efforts. Here's how.
The entire household needs to participate in gluten-free safety efforts. Here's how.
Tax Deductions For Gluten-Free Food Expenses
If your total medical expenses for the year exceed 7.5 percent of your adjusted gross income, you may be able to deduct the difference in cost between “regular” food products and gluten-free alternatives.
If your total medical expenses for the year exceed 7.5 percent of your adjusted gross income, you may be able to deduct the difference in cost between “regular” food products and gluten-free alternatives.
My Favorite Gluten-Free Cereals
Favorite gluten-free cereals to eat for breakfast or carry along for a snack at work or school. List includes high-fiber, low-sugar, low-sodium, and casein-free gluten-free cereals.
Favorite gluten-free cereals to eat for breakfast or carry along for a snack at work or school. List includes high-fiber, low-sugar, low-sodium, and casein-free gluten-free cereals.