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Monday, January 18, 2010

Tips For Gluten Free Cooking

By Wendy Mackerson

Celiac disease is a digestive disorder that affects both children and adults. If a person with this disease eats foods containing gluten, it causes damage to the small intestine and it does not properly absorb the food. The smallest amount of gluten can cause health issues. There is protein in certain grains that are harmful to a person with this condition. This is found in wheat, barley and rye so those with celiac disease cannot eat these foods. They will have to change their style of eating to gluten free cooking.

It is difficult to diagnose celiac disease. Symptoms may never appear, or something may trigger symptoms (such as surgery) and by chance, you discovered this condition. This is why celiac disease takes awhile to diagnose if it ever is. Maybe a family member has a severe case so then the rest of the family is tested and others find out they too has the disease. Once you have been diagnosed, it is time to change your eating habits.

Doctors will advise someone that is diagnosed with celiac disease to change their eating habits. Staying away from certain products is necessary to stay healthy. It seems rather difficult to keep away from foods like cake, pizza, dressings and sauces. The more someone practices and lives this new way of gluten free cooking, it will become easier.

Getting ready to change your diet may seem a bit troubling, you may think that there is nothing for you to eat anymore. This is simply not just true, once you get the hang of things gluten free cooking will be no big deal. Keeping it simple is the best way to cook gluten free foods.

Try learning what you can about the safe and unsafe grains and starches if you have this condition. No gluten will help your body heal, so your alternative is substituting grains that are gluten free for the wheat, rye and barley. It is suggested to keep some gluten-free baking and pancake mix in your home. Flour blend is simple to prepare when making meals. It can be used to thicken sauces and soups, use it to make pizza and bread.

Those living with celiac disease should pay special attention when grocery shopping to the labels on the food products. They should also stay away from processed food. With all the food that contains gluten ingredients, so contacting the manufacturing company is in your best interest if you are not sure about foods being gluten free.

When learning gluten free cooking, keeping a cookbook on hand for some ideas when making meals can help you find new meals you like. A local library should have books available. Going online is another way to find some recipes, be sure however, the website is reputable.

It is not the end of the world if you are diagnosed with celiac disease. There are a few adjustments to be made, one being gluten free cooking, so your body can heal. You can still go eat at restaurants, the menu selection may be smaller, but you still have options. This is a minor change to help your body function properly. - 17274

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