Gluten free products have sky rocketed over the years, estimated to increase to a 2.34 billion dollar in sales by 2019. This is more than double since 2014. What sets it apart, is gluten free is a health concern for many. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that is triggered by the intake of gluten. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. It is a hereditary disease, however not all people have the same degree of gluten intolerance.
Unfortunately, it is not as simple as avoiding wheat, rye and barley. Gluten likes to hide in many places you may not even think to check. I will go over these items over the next 3 days. This is a guide to help many avoid gluten 100%.
Monday, August 15, 2016
Friday, August 12, 2016
Day 4 Of 4 Tips To Get You Started With Your New Gluten Free Lifestyle
Tip #4- Be careful when eating out.
Having Celiac disease and being on a gluten free diet does not mean you should avoid eating out. You just need to be careful with the food you choose. If there is a gluten free menu, order off that, and always let them know of your food allergy. You can never go wrong with steamed vegetables, meat,chicken and a baked potato. You must watched fried foods, as they are often fried with bread crumbs and gluten containing foods. You should always ask if there is a separate fryer for fries too.
You must always think of cross contamination, and never be afraid to ask. Gluten free meals can be delicious and healthy, and often taste just as good as the foods that contain gluten.
I hope these past few days of tips were helpful. Its just a start to your new gluten free lifestyle.
Having Celiac disease and being on a gluten free diet does not mean you should avoid eating out. You just need to be careful with the food you choose. If there is a gluten free menu, order off that, and always let them know of your food allergy. You can never go wrong with steamed vegetables, meat,chicken and a baked potato. You must watched fried foods, as they are often fried with bread crumbs and gluten containing foods. You should always ask if there is a separate fryer for fries too.
You must always think of cross contamination, and never be afraid to ask. Gluten free meals can be delicious and healthy, and often taste just as good as the foods that contain gluten.
I hope these past few days of tips were helpful. Its just a start to your new gluten free lifestyle.
Thursday, August 11, 2016
Day 3 Of 4 Tips To Get You Started With Your New Gluten Free Lifestyle
Tip #3- Read all labels, make this a habit.
Now that you must eat gluten free, make it a habit to read labels. Gluten is hidden everywhere, and you need to avoid all gluten. The more labels you read, the more you will get to know the good and bad ingredients. The key words to look for are rye, wheat, barley, or any other ingredient that contain gluten. Sometimes the ingredients look fine, at the bottom says may contain gluten. These you need to avoid.
My rule is, if you are not sure, don't eat.
Now that you must eat gluten free, make it a habit to read labels. Gluten is hidden everywhere, and you need to avoid all gluten. The more labels you read, the more you will get to know the good and bad ingredients. The key words to look for are rye, wheat, barley, or any other ingredient that contain gluten. Sometimes the ingredients look fine, at the bottom says may contain gluten. These you need to avoid.
My rule is, if you are not sure, don't eat.
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Day 2 Of 4 Days Tips To Get Started On Your Gluten Free lifestyle
Tip #2- Avoid eating any foods or condiments that contain gluten.
This is the tough step, as gluten is one of the staple food items and is the enemy to those with Celiac disease. You need to avoid foods that contain gluten, wheat, barley and rye. Many foods add these ingredients in for form, additives and thickeners. They are found in things like chicken broth, salad dressings, soy sauce, licorice, and many others.
Not all grains need to be avoided, you can safely eat foods made from corn, buckwheat, millet, teff, quinoa, and amaranth. When buying these items, you must check for cross contamination, which happens during processing.
This is the tough step, as gluten is one of the staple food items and is the enemy to those with Celiac disease. You need to avoid foods that contain gluten, wheat, barley and rye. Many foods add these ingredients in for form, additives and thickeners. They are found in things like chicken broth, salad dressings, soy sauce, licorice, and many others.
Not all grains need to be avoided, you can safely eat foods made from corn, buckwheat, millet, teff, quinoa, and amaranth. When buying these items, you must check for cross contamination, which happens during processing.
Tuesday, August 9, 2016
Day 1 Of 4 Tips To Get Started On Your New GLuten Free Lifestyle
When you are diagnosed with Celiac disease you are told you have to completely avoid gluten. However cutting out all gluten from your diet may seem very overwhelming at first. Eating gluten free is the only treatment for the disease. Over the next few days, I will give you tips to help get you started on the right path to your new diet and lifestyle.
Tip 1- Look for healthy food items first.
You must focus on what you could eat, and not what you cant. There are many gluten free food items and healthy gluten free alternatives. To start focus on ones naturally gluten free such as meat, vegetables, fruits, chicken, nuts, fish and beans. Eating healthy will nourish your body, help maintain your physical fitness and maintain your body tone.
Tip 1- Look for healthy food items first.
You must focus on what you could eat, and not what you cant. There are many gluten free food items and healthy gluten free alternatives. To start focus on ones naturally gluten free such as meat, vegetables, fruits, chicken, nuts, fish and beans. Eating healthy will nourish your body, help maintain your physical fitness and maintain your body tone.
Thursday, August 4, 2016
Celiac And Migranes
Research suggests that people with Celiac disease are more likely to suffer
from migraines. A migraine is a severe headache that can be triggered.
They cause extreme pain and sensitivity that can last for hours to days.
For many years there has been a link between the digestive tract and
the brain. For the first time American researchers have linked
Celiac disease with migraines.
Many people who have Celiac disease and migraines report relief
after switching to a strict gluten free diet. Some complained of
migraines only after eating gluten.
More research needs to be done on this topic. Most doctors will
not test for celiac if you just have migraines. While there is a
connection more research needs to be done.
from migraines. A migraine is a severe headache that can be triggered.
They cause extreme pain and sensitivity that can last for hours to days.
For many years there has been a link between the digestive tract and
the brain. For the first time American researchers have linked
Celiac disease with migraines.
Many people who have Celiac disease and migraines report relief
after switching to a strict gluten free diet. Some complained of
migraines only after eating gluten.
More research needs to be done on this topic. Most doctors will
not test for celiac if you just have migraines. While there is a
connection more research needs to be done.
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
Facts About Gluten Free
About 20% of Americans report cutting gluten from their diet. Sales of
gluten free products have increased from 3.8 billion in 2011 to 10.5
billion in 2015. Mixed in this are foods that have a gluten free label,
however never contained gluten. Most stores and supermarkets have
gluten free sections, or labels for gluten free items. When questioned
why gluten free, most stated it seems healthier.
gluten free products have increased from 3.8 billion in 2011 to 10.5
billion in 2015. Mixed in this are foods that have a gluten free label,
however never contained gluten. Most stores and supermarkets have
gluten free sections, or labels for gluten free items. When questioned
why gluten free, most stated it seems healthier.
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