The Gluten Free Diet - Food - Recipes

Celiac disease is an auto-immune disease that is triggered by the consumption of gluten. There has been some evidence herpetiformis is related to gluten intolerance. Gluten is protein found in grains like wheat, rye, barley and other related grains. Patients with celiac disease the lining of the small intestines is injured by gluten. Injured intestines results in weight loss, bloating, diarrhea, gas, abdominal cramps and nutritional deficiencies. If gluten is removed from the diet the intestinal lining has a chance to heal.

If you have celiac disease you should remain on a gluten-free diet throughout life. A registered dietitian should be consulted. Removing gluten from your diet is not easy. Grains are used in the preparation of many foods. Reading the ingredient's name may not disclosure the inclusion of gluten. Examples would be oats. Oaks are suppose to be safe for gluten patients but have been known to be cross-contaminated if processed in the same facilities as wheat.

Many products that touch your mouth have gluten included:Food additives, malt flavoring, modified food starch and etc.Some medications and vitamins that use gluten as a binding agentLipstick and lip balmsToothpastePostage stampsPlay dough

Foods to avoid:

Wheat BreadsBarley CerealsRye CrackersFarina CroutonsGraham flour PastaSemolina CookiesDurham Cakes & PiesBulgur SoupsKamut GraviesMatzo meal Sauces(including soy sauce)Spelt Salad dressingsTritical BeerOaks Candy(maybe contaminated) Amaranth Imitation meat or seafoodBuckwheat Processed lunch meatQuinoa Self-basting poultryGluten-Free Safe Foods:Fresh poultry, fish and meats ( cannot be marinated, breaded or basted coatedMost dairy productsFresh fruitsFresh vegetablesRice PotatoesGluten free flours (rice, soy, corn, potato)Wine and distilled liquors, ciders and spirits

"Gluten-Free" produces are safe. There are an increasing number of Gluten-Free products on the market. Additionally, there are gluten free substitutes for gluten-containing foods. If you cannot find gluten-free products at your local market try specialty grocery stores. For more information check with a Celiac Support Group.

Gluten-Free Diet: GF Recipes: Orange Mint Rice Salad

Ingredients3 oranges3 cups cooked rice1/3 cup golden raisins1/3 cup chopped fresh mint leaves1/2 cup chopped walnutsSalt and pepper to tasteDirectionsPeel and segment two oranges; set aside. Squeeze juice from remaining orange; set aside.In a large bowl, combine rice, orange segments, raisins, mint and walnuts. Add orange juice; toss well. Salt and pepper to taste.Yield: 6 servingsRecipe courtesy of USA Rice Federation at.

Gluten-Free Diet: GF Recipes: Baked Chicken SupremeIngredients1 frying chicken, skinned and cut into pieces1 green pepper, cut into strips1 clove garlic, pressed1/4 cup scallions, chopped1 cup GF chicken stock1 teaspoon tarragon1/2 cup margarine or butter2 tomatoes, cut into wedges1 teaspoon paprika1 t saltDirectionsSprinkle chicken with garlic and paprika and brown on in 1/4 cup of margarine. Remove from pan. Add rest of margarine and saut mushrooms, onions and green pepper. Return chicken to pan. Add chicken stock, tarragon, tomatoes and salt. Simmer for 1 hour or until chicken is tender. Serve over rice.

Provided by: Celiac Sprue Association

Note: "Wheat-Free" does not mean gluten free. These products may still contain gluten.

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