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Some Easy Gluten Free Swaps

It is also sometimes extremely easy to sway foods
containing gluten for those that do not.  Swapping
corn tortillas for flour is a prime example.  Others
include:

• Rice cakes for crackers or bagels
• Cauliflower crust for pizza crust
• Oat flour pancakes
• Chopped nuts for granola
• Tamari sauce instead of soy sauce

Always check in with the Registered Dietitian on

staff at the University or college.  Always check

your resources and make the best choices for

gluten free.

Gluten Free Foods Easy For College Dorms

Here are some gluten free foods that are easily
cooked in a dorm microwave:

• Baked or scalloped potatoes
• Bacon (put on gluten free bread)
• Quesadillas with salsa
• Eggs
• Steamed vegetables, add cheese
• Nachos with cheese, canned chili and salsa
• Popcorn (of course)

If You Continue To Eat Wheat After A Celiac Diagnosis

There are potential complications of Celiac disease for
those who do not adopt the gluten free diet. Here is a small
list of some of the complications:

• Osteoporosis
• Iron deficiency
• Vitamin B12 deficiency
• Pregnancy complications
• Greater risk of Coronary artery disease
• Greater risk of developing small bowel cancer
• Development of lactose intolerance.

Even the tiniest amount of gluten can trigger symptoms

and increase your risk for complications.

Gluten Free Flours

Gluten free flours and what they are good for.

• Almond- baked goods, bread crumbs
• Buckwheat- pancakes, waffles
• Millet- cookies and muffins
• Brown rice- Thickening gravies
• Corn- tortillas and muffins
• Chickpea- hummus, falafel
• Coconut- desserts, breads
• Tapioca- baked goods
• Teff- shortbread's, pie crusts and scones

What Is An Autoimmune Disease?

An  Autoimmune disease is a condition in which your
immune system attacks itself.  The immune system
normally guards against bacteria and viruses.  When
it senses these foreign invaders, it sends out an army
of fighter cells to attack them.

Normally, the immune system can tell the difference
between foreign cells and your own cells.  However if
you have an autoimmune disease, the immune system
mistakes part of your body as foreign and it releases
proteins called auto antibodies that attack your
healthy cells.

When you have Celiac disease, when you eat gluten the
immune system attacks the small intestine and causes
inflammation.

Vitamin B12 Deficiency

Nutrient deficiencies, due to malabsorption are common
in people with Celiac.  These deficiencies occur because
some nutrients are unable to be absorbed in the intestine
where damage has occurred from the disease.
Common deficiencies include iron, calcium, folate
and B12.
Symptoms of Vitamin B12 deficiency include: tiredness,
lack of energy, shortness of breath, increase heart beats, and
pale skin.
Vitamin B12 and folic acid work together to help the body
produce red blood cells so it is recommended to keep B12
in your diet through consumption of meat, dairy products,
and eggs.
If you are vegan, use products that are fortified with B12,
and/or add a supplement to ensure your B12  intake
is adequate.