| People suffering from celiac disease or even | | | | stock cubes and soups should be avoided at all |
| those who suspect they have the condition can | | | | cost. To season your food, you can still use salt, |
| greatly benefit from following a diet free from | | | | pepper, vinegar, herbs and spices, tamari and |
| gluten. Sticking to a gluten-free diet can also be | | | | yeast. |
| done by those who have dermatitis herpetiformis | | | | Fresh fruits and vegetables should not be absent |
| which is a skin problem related to sensitivity to | | | | in your daily diet. They're rich in nutrients to keep |
| gluten. | | | | your body strong and healthy. You can even |
| Gluten is a protein component present in certain | | | | choose to stick to a vegetarian diet if you wish |
| cereals most especially wheat, rye and barley. A | | | | just to be on the safe side. |
| particular component of gluten called gliadin is the | | | | Don't forget your dose of proteins which are the |
| main cause of celiac disease. It is to be | | | | important building blocks of the body. These are |
| understood, though, that while avoiding wheat in | | | | found in fish, seafood, meat, poultry, eggs and |
| the diet is advisable, it won't necessarily cut gluten | | | | dairy products. Include nuts and seeds, soy |
| in your diet. The reason is that gluten is not solely | | | | products and cereals that don't have gluten. |
| limited to cereals because this protein component | | | | Protein is especially vital to growing children but be |
| can be found in other foods, too. | | | | sure to consult with a dietitian on what foods are |
| The best way to stay away from gluten then is | | | | best for kids who have celiac disease. |
| to do your research. If you're positive of celiac | | | | For cereals, cakes and pastries, it's best to use |
| disease or gluten allergy, being knowledgeable of | | | | corn, tapioca, soy bran, rice, buckwheat, custard |
| the safe and unsafe foods can go a long way in | | | | and arrowroot. Other grains suitable for a |
| improving your health. Doing your homework on | | | | gluten-free diet are millet, lupine, quinoa, sorghum |
| the internet is a good start. There are numerous | | | | and montina. To satisfy your sweet tooth, it's |
| websites that cater to gluten-free diets and foods | | | | safe to use jam, marmalade, sugar, honey, |
| and those that provide detailed information on | | | | molasses, golden syrup and certain brands of |
| celiac disease and its symptoms. | | | | chocolate. |
| Having the disorder shouldn't discourage you to | | | | Did you know that you still enjoy your favorite |
| limit your intake of your favorite foods. What's | | | | alcoholic drinks to go with your meals? Yes, that's |
| important is you avoid using ingredients and foods | | | | right. Gin, whiskey and wine are okay. Just avoid |
| that contain gluten to be able to enjoy life. | | | | beer, root beer and ale. |
| There's no reason that you can't prepare your | | | | Remember that eating the right foods is your |
| usual recipes just as long as you're careful with | | | | best bet towards improving your health. Follow a |
| what you use. | | | | gluten-free diet and you have a good chance of |
| If you're fond of sauces in your food, make sure | | | | lowering your risk for complications associated |
| to use gluten-free flour and not the wheat flour. | | | | with celiac disease. |
| Soy sauce and readily available sauces in packs, | | | | |