Celiac Disease Foods to Eat

 
10-Jun-2011 by healthy_food

Celiac Disease Foods to EatThe most ideal diet for celiac disease is a gluten free diet. If you are wondering what Celiac Disease Foods to Eat when having celiac disease then you have come to the right page. Here I am going to describe a list of various celiac disease foods to eat.
 

Celiac disease is a disease which damages the lining of the small intestine and interferes with absorption of nutrients from food. It’s quite difficult to tolerate gluten when you have celiac disease. Gluten is a protein in wheat, barley and rye. Therefore the gluten free diet can reduce the symptoms of intestinal damage. This article puts together the ideal foods for celiac disease patients.
 

Gluten free vegetables and fruits:
 

If you are a gluten free vegan or vegetarian, it is nice to eat fresh fruits and vegetables which are in season. All the fruits and vegetables are gluten free, unless you add something to them like sauce or coating. These fruits and vegetables include apples, cauliflower, broccoli, oranges, mushrooms, grapes and strawberries.
 

Dairy products:
 

There are many dairy products such as milk, cream, butter, cheese and sour cream which are gluten free. Many yogurts are also safe for people with celiac disease. But make sure toread the labels before buying dairy products.
 

Grains:
 

There are many grains which are gluten free such as buckwheat, corn, rice, tapioca, soy, seeds and nuts. You can also include foods like potatoes, legumes, millet and arrowroot in your diet.
 

Meats:
 

Fresh meats, poultry and fish are safe for those having celiac disease. You can avoid meat products which are breaded or processed, unless they specifically write “gluten-free”.
 

Gluten free snacks:
 

There are many gluten free snacks such as potato chips, popcorn, rice cakes, jello and pudding. Much salad dressing is also gluten free. Make sure to read the labels before purchasing anything.
 

There are many foods which you need to avoid when having celiac disease. Let’s see what foods you have to avoid.
 

Foods to avoid for celiac disease:
 

  • You should avoid oats when having celiac disease. Oat proteins are not the same as those in wheat, barley and rye. Oats are considered to have toxic effects in people with autoimmune responses to those grains and therefore oats are not good for those having celiac disease.
     
  • You should avoid consuming processed foods which may contain hidden gluten. A few examples include canned soup, canned meat, instant coffee and energy bars.
     
  • You should avoid taking capsules and tablets which contain wheat starch, which is used as a binding agent in their production. Gluten is also found in many vitamins and even cosmetics such as lipstick.
     

Your symptoms of inflammation of the small intestines will improve very quickly if you remove the gluten from your diet. It has been found that many people who adopt gluten free diet improves the symptoms of celiac disease within 48 hours.
 

So what are you waiting for? Go ahead and include all the Celiac disease foods in your diet.

 

Image credit: lloydceliacsupportgroup.com
 

Comments

Ecofoods says :

is celiac disease and allergy to gluten the same?????
Posted on: 11 June 2011 - 11:24am

Trish says :

Hi! No,Celiac Disease is an Autoimmune Disorder. So it is not an allergy. :) I just learned this myself!! :)
Posted on: 13 September 2011 - 1:33pm

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