Gluten Free Diet

Gluten Free Diet: Any food that doesnot include the gluten protein in it is called gluten free diet. Gluten protein is found in grains such as wheat, barley, rye.

A gluten free diet is primarily used to treat celiac disease. Gluten causes inflammation in the small intestines of people with celiac disease.

Purpose:

• The gluten-free diet is a treatment for celiac disease. Some people who don’t have celiac disease also may have symptoms when they eat gluten, however. This is called non-celac gluten sensitivity.
• People with non-celiac gluten sensitivity may benefit from a gluten-free diet. But people with celiac disease must be gluten-free to prevent symptoms and disease-related complications.

Gluten free healthy and delicious foods are listed below:

• Beans, seeds and nuts in their natural, unprocessed form
• Fresh eggs
• Fresh meats, fish and poultry (not breaded, batter-coated or marinated)
• Fruits and vegetables
• Most dairy products

It’s important to make sure that they are not processed or mixed with gluten-containing grains, additives or preservatives. There are gluten free grains and starch like:

• Amaranth
• Arrowroot
• Buckwheat
• Corn and cornmeal
• Flax
• Gluten-free flours (rice, soy, corn, potato, bean)

Avoid all food and drinks with Gluten:

• Barley (malt, malt flavoring and malt vinegar are usually made from barley)
• Rye
• Wheat

The Food Is Termed Gluten Free Only When It Meets the Following Requirements:

• The food is inherently gluten free (like fresh fruit or raw vegetables)
• It does not contain an ingredient that is a gluten-containing grain (such as wheat, spelt wheat, rye or barley)
• It does not have an ingredient derived from a gluten rich grain like such as wheat flour (unless processd to make gluten free)

Some Gluten free Appetizing Food Options are here:

• Grilled pineapple
• Berries marinated in balsamic vinegar
• Fruited rice pudding
• Sauteed bananas
• Seasonal fruit palette
• Balsamic roast chicken
• Chili
• Grilled chicken salad with olives and oranges
• Mediterranean-style grilled salmon
• Spinach mushroom frittata
• Citrus salad
• Grilled chicken salad with olives and oranges
• Yellow pear and cherry tomato salad
• Chick pea hummus

While the above article guides you to eating healthier, there is no substitute for customized professional advice given by a qualified nutritionist. We urge you to speak to your personal dietician or if you need help, contact a nutritionist at Qua Nutrition.

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