Gluten Free Chipotle

When my son was first diagnosed I took him
to Chipotle.  I was so impress with the staff,
their knowledge on cross contamination,
they knew to change their gloves, and he was
able to eat the chips.  It is a place, where everyone
can enjoy.

Gluten Free Sonic

With the Sonic chains opening now all
over, here is a list of their gluten free foods.

Meats-
        Bacon, Breakfast sausage patty
        Hamburger, hot dog no bun

Cheeses- American, cheddar and pepper jack
Treats- Shakes are gluten free, ask them to wash
container first.
Ice cream, slushes and drinks

Happy Gluten Free Memorial Day!

Gluten Free McDonalds

At one point every kid wants or likes fast
food. Eating gluten free can be challenging
at many fast food chains.  Here is a list of
some items that are gluten free from the
popular chain Mc Donalds.

Meats
        Beef patty (no bun) bring your own
        Canadian Bacon
         Sausage
         Scrambled egg
With any of these, no bun or wrap.

Sides
        Yogurt parfait ( no granola)
         Ice cream sundaes
         Mc Flurry with M and Ms
          Apple dippers
          Caesar  salad or side salad no chicken

Drinks and shakes are good too.
So just bring your bread and enjoy a touch of
fast food once in a while.

Celiac Disease Causes

Celiac disease is caused from a combination of
immunological responses to an environmental
factor and genetic factors.  People need both a
genetic predisposition and the exposure to
gluten in order to develop the disease.

1 Day Gluten Free Meals

Here is a sample of what a healthy gluten free
day of eating is like. 

Breakfast- Egg omelet with low fat cheese and peppers
                  Gluten free toast with jelly or jam
                  A cup of melon

Lunch-  2 corn tortillas, with beans, low fat cheese
and salsa.  Add a side of vegetables for a great lunch

Dinner-  Grilled chicken breast, with stir fry vegetables
brown rice, add a piece of fruit or a low fat yogurt.

Snack-  Cup of low fat yogurt, or low fat ice cream with
some fruit or low fat granola.

Eating healthy is not hard, it just takes some planning.

Celiac And The Gluten Free Diet

Gluten free diets are all the rage, however the
condition that has led many people to adopt
the diet isn't well known.
It is called Celiac disease and it's a condition that
an estimated 3 million Americans suffer from.