A healthy diet
Celiac disease is a condition affecting many people. It is characterized by allergic reactions to foods containing gluten. These include breads made from wheat, rye, spelt, kamut and barley flour, or any other baked goods or pasta made from these grains. People with Celiac disease experience symptoms such as bloating, gas, fatigue, vomiting and diarrhea. Some people are more sensitive than others and experience reactions in varying severity. It is therefore, important for those suffering from this food allergy to pay careful attention to daily diet and to create a weekly menu.
Processed Foods
It is worth noting that many processed foods contain wheat or other gluten derived ingredients. Therefore, the best way to avoid any potential problems is to buy fresh, unprocessed foods. If, however, you do want to buy processed foods, it's important to check the listed ingredients and avoid added substances you know are derived from gluten. Some of these processed foods to be aware of include: soups in cartons or cans, soy sauce, gravy, French fries, tortilla chips, processed meats and packaged meals. Some of these may be gluten free so read the label carefully. If you are not sure what to avoid when buying processed foods, it is best to stick to the fresh things such as vegetables, fruit, meat, buckwheat flour and other ingredients you can prepare yourself.
Foods You Can Eat
There's a wide variety of good foods available that are suitable for Celiac sufferers and can be incorporated into a weekly diet plan using your own creativity and taste preferences. A daily diet can include foods such as grains and grain products like buckwheat and buckwheat bread, amaranth, corn, Indian rice, millet, tapioca, rice and quinoa. Try all nuts and seeds such as sesame, sunflower and other seeds. All vegetables, fruits, meats, honey, eggs and dairy products are fine. Foods that state they are gluten-free are also ok, such as some cereals.
Gluten-free Snack Foods
If you like snacks, look for gluten-free chips, tacos, nachos, raisins, corn nuts, pop-corn, dried fruit, fresh fruit, rice crackers, string cheese, gluten free protein bars such as GeniSoy or any other snack foods that specify being gluten-free. Include these in your weekly diet plan to add variety. Snacks are particularly loved by children and can be a healthy way to fill a school lunch box.
Weekly Diet Ideas
A weekly diet plan will include any foods you like that are safe for Celiac sufferers.
Add any or all of these foods to your diet for varied, enjoyable meals. Safe breakfast foods include fruit, gluten free cereals, yogurt, honey, eggs, buckwheat toast, gluten-free rice cakes and sesame or nut butter spread. For lunch try salad with olive oil, boiled eggs, fruit, and buckwheat bread sandwich with lettuce, cheese or ham. For dinner try steamed vegetables, fresh meat, fish, amaranth and rice or baked potato with butter. These are just some ideas. It's important to vary your diet and enjoy what you eat, making sure it's gluten-free.
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