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Gluten-Free DietArticle explains what a Gluten Free Diet is and why some people are required to eat only Gluten-Free. 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 you may touch have Gluten included: Food additives, malt flavoring, modified food starch and etc. Some medications and vitamins that use gluten as a binding agent Lipstick and lip balms Toothpaste Postage stamps Play dough Foods to Avoid: Wheat Breads Barley Cereals Rye Crackers Farina Croutons Graham flour Pasta Semolina Cookies Durham Cakes & Pies Bulgur Soups Kamut Gravies Matzo meal Sauces(including soy sauce) Spelt Salad dressings Tritical Beer Oaks(maybe contaminated) Candy Amaranth Imitation meat or seafood Buckwheat Processed lunch meat Quinoa Self-basting poultry Gluten Free Safe Foods: Fresh poultry, fish and meats ( cannot be marinated, breaded or basted coated Most dairy products Fresh fruits Fresh vegetables Rice Potatoes Gluten 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 Ingredients 3 oranges Directions Peel 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. Gluten-Free Diet: GF Recipes: Baked Chicken Supreme Ingredients 1 frying chicken, skinned and cut into pieces Directions Sprinkle chicken with garlic and paprika and brown on in 1/4 cup of margarine. Remove from pan. Add rest of margarine and sauté mushrooms, onions and green pepper. Return chicken to pan. Add chicken stock, tarragon Provided by: Celiac Sprue Association Note: “Wheat-Free” does not mean gluten free. These products may still contain gluten. Paleo Gluten Free Cookbook Favorite Recipe Cookbooks: Collection of different favorite recipe cookbooks from around the world.http://www.favoriterecipes.biz Article Tags: Gluten-free Diet, Gluten Free Source: Free Articles from ArticlesFactory.com
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