Do not assume that just because your doctor knows you have celiac disease or gluten intolerance that the medications or supplements they may prescribe for you are gluten-free. Children with Celiac Disease Raising children with celiac disease or gluten-intolerance is no easy feat. Your kids will have to deal with immense peer pressure and there will be a great deal of temptation for them to eat gluten-containing foods.
Talk to the staff at their school and help them to understand your child's special needs. The more support you have, the better off your child will be. There are many support groups that advocate for children with celiac disease, and it is important to get involved and learn everything you can to help support your child. Pets Your pets present another source of potential contamination, especially if you have pets like mine that love to smother you with unexpected kisses, sometimes on the mouth.
What your pet eats can affect you too. Handling your pet's food, cleaning your pet's dishes and having young celiac children in a house where they may eat dog or cat food are all legitimate concerns. I decided to switch my pets to gluten-free pet food. Most pet food is not labeled gluten-free, so it is important to read ingredients carefully. I found grain-free, all natural pet food to be a great alternative to gluten-containing pet foods, that way I don't have to worry about accidental contamination or getting kisses from my pets--and it's healthier for them too!
It is also important to check all other pet products that you come into contact with for hidden gluten ingredients, like shampoos and soaps. It is of course always important to talk to your veterinarian before making any dietary changes for your pet. Other Food Sensitivities Most people who begin a gluten-free diet experience almost immediate relief from their symptoms.
However, many people experience gluten-like reactions to other foods, and often suspect that their food was contaminated by gluten. As it turns out, many people who experience such reactions may in fact have additional food sensitivities.
While many people report that they are able to add these foods back into their diet after they have established a gluten-free diet for many months, and after their intestines have had time to heal, it is up to you and your doctor or nutritionist to determine which foods may be causing you trouble. The 'elimination diet' is often recommended for determining what additional food sensitivities you may have. Ask your doctor if the elimination diet is right for you. Food Diary It is important to keep a food diary, especially when first initiating a gluten-free diet.
Making notes of the foods you eat and the reactions you have to the foods you eat, and how you feel that day, can give you more insight as to which foods are hurting you and which foods your body can easily digest. Be Picky Having a gluten intolerance means taking pride in your body, but not being too proud to say, "no, thank you.
You have the right to eat what you want; if something doesn't look, smell or taste right to you, or if you just don't feel right about eating something, don't eat it!
It is better to come across as too finicky, than to spend the night in the bathroom or worse yet, the emergency room. Everyone has a different level of gluten sensitivity and you will have to find out through trial and error what works best for you. I cannot emphasize enough the importance of this statement. It is important to be prepared and think ahead.
Keep gluten-free snacks on hand at all times, because you never know when you are going to get hungry somewhere that doesn't offer gluten-free food. Keep shelf-stable snacks in your car, office, purse, and anywhere you spend time. It is better to have gluten-free snacks on hand, then to get hungry and make a bad decision to eat something you might later regret. Below, you will find a list of helpful links to guide you through some of the most basic aspects of living a gluten-free life with celiac disease.
As always, celiac. Gluten-Free Safe Foods and Ingredients:. Celiac Foundation - A great resource, and a great supporter of issues important to people with celiac disease.
Edited December 30, by Scott Adams. Posted April 18, My Daughter and Son ages 3 and 1 have just been diagnosed with celiac disease. It has been a daunting task to rid our house of gluten. I have found this article very helpful. Posted June 23, Posted August 9, I think this message will greatly help me in trying to understand what gluten -free really is all about.
Posted September 25, Posted October 26, This article scared me to death since I'm getting tested next week. I don't know how I am going to avoid the cross contamination which may I add looks impossible especially if you live with others who are not celiacs. Posted November 8, This article has been incredibly helpful in understanding gluten free and celiac disease.
I have a student with it and wanted to understand what the implications are. Posted December 4, The only thing that makes something impossible is attitude.
A gluten-free diet is a blessing, a solution, a "cure" of sorts, not a curse. It will lead you to eat healthier foods than you would have either, like more vegetables and unprocessed meat and fewer processed foods and processed grains. As a member of the health field that sees so much misinformation out there on nutrition, a gluten-free diet seems like a good idea regardless of who you are.
Posted April 4, I live in a house with 7 other people, none of whom have had the constant problems that I have I had a blood test done to check for celiac and it came back negative, but I've had constant gastrointestinal issues since I was a child. I don't see how I'm going to manage trying a gluten free diet especially with all of the avoiding cross contamination and the constant worrying with so many other people in my house.
I'm extremely underweight as is, and looking at all of the things that I cannot eat I fear I may wind up even worse than if I just kept eating what I do already!
Posted July 30, I appreciate the thoroughness of this article. Leaves no stone unturned, as it were. As mentioned earlier, I think gluten-free is a good way to go even if you don't have celiac disease. I've been reading up on "Paleo" diets Thanks for putting this article together! Posted August 8, Posted August 12, Thanks for the article - I have been going to the doctor for years trying to find out why I feel the way I do and finally they diagnosed me with something that makes sense!
This article has given me a really good insight into what I'm going to be dealing with from this point on with my celiac disease. Thanks a lot! Posted September 2, I actually had these symptoms since 13 years of age. I did several colonoscopies, testing for what they could. A minor thing that came about was ulcerative colitis about 4 years ago.
After all these years, so it's constantly changing, or may have been the start of something. I was heartbroken but same time relieved because I was just getting really sick in eating the foods that I love just became not worth it anymore to me.
The best gluten-free substitutes to seasoning packets is to make your own. My favorite gluten-free spices and seasoning brand is Badia. If making your own recipe, try some of these gluten-free roux bases instead of all-purpose flour:. Looking for bouillon recommendations? My favorite is the brand Bou , but you can find more recommendations for gluten-free bouillon in this post. While you can buy some gluten-free croutons or make your own, there are some other creative ideas as well to get that same crunch!
While many condiments are gluten-free as is, you must become familiar with reading labels. Gluten is often used as a stabilizer, thickener, or as a flavoring. While the condiments you use very well may already be gluten-free, I swapped a lot of mine out for Primal Kitchen since they are certified gluten-free and contain clean ingredients. One of the biggest gluten-offenders is soy sauce.
Regular soy sauce contains wheat. But there are a couple great alternatives to try! Want to know more about gluten-free soy sauce? Read my in-depth post about gluten-free soy sauce by clicking here. Beverages that are made with a gluten containing base or that are malted are not gluten-free. Stay away from gluten-removed beer as it is not safe for individuals with allergies, Celiac Disease, or intolerances. You can save money by using seltzer or a cola. This includes tubers such as potatoes.
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