To a baker, “gluten” is the substance in flour that, when combined with a liquid, is responsible for creating the sticky, elastic texture of raw dough. But what exactly is gluten? In simple terms, gluten is the general name for specific protein... Read More
What Items Contain Gluten?
All types of wheat including spelt, kamut, einkorn, emmer, farro and durum, as well as barley, rye and triticale contain gluten. In addition to baked products, cereals and pastas made from these grains, here are some examples of gluten-containing items that must... Read More
Do Oats Contain Gluten?
Historically, oats were restricted from the gluten-free diet because it was thought that their avenin prolamin caused intestinal damage similar to that caused by the proteins in wheat, rye and barley. However, the main reason for reactions to oats is that they... Read More
What Can I Eat on a Gluten-Free Diet?
A wide variety of naturally gluten-free foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, legumes (dried beans, lentils, peas, soybeans), eggs, plain meat, poultry, fish, seafood, yogurt and cheese can be included in a gluten-free diet. In addition, there are many gluten-free flours,... Read More
Consultation with a Registered Dietitian
Due to the complexities of the gluten-free diet, consultation with an expert registered dietitian (RD) is highly recommended. After completing a thorough nutritional assessment, s/he will address any nutritional concerns and will work with the individual to learn how to successfully adapt... Read More
The Gluten-Free Diet: Don’t Forget About NUTRITION!
Whether you’ve just started or have been on a gluten-free diet for a while, you know it’s essential to read labels every time you shop. But understanding which foods/ingredients are off-limits and those that are safe can be challenging, especially if you... Read More
Celiac Disease 101 — Get the Facts!
It seems like everyone these days has heard of gluten, along with The Top 5 Reasons Gluten Will Make You Dumber, The #1 Reason Why Your Dog Should Go Gluten Free, and Give Up Gluten - Live to 150. I’m joking of... Read More
Shining Light on Vitamin D, Celiac Disease and Bone Health
Readers, “fortify” yourselves. I’m about to tell you something about your health you may not know…and it requires your action! If you read last week’s post on calcium, bone health & the gluten-free diet, you’ll recall that people with celiac disease need... Read More
Make No Bones Without It — Calcium is Critical on a Gluten-Free Diet
Step on a scale. Go ahead, I won’t peek. Would you be surprised if I now told you that 1-2 percent of your body weight is from calcium? Calcium is the most abundant mineral in your body. It is found in the... Read More
Fatigue and Anemia…Is it Celiac Disease?
In honor of Nutrition Month, I’d like to discuss the 23 feet of narrow tubing you carry with you everywhere you go. No, not your earbuds and computer cables. Your small intestine! Segmented into three regions (duodenum, jejunum and ileum), your small... Read More