Celiac Disease :Building

Community Awareness

Compiled by Jane Marler

What is Celiac Disease?

Genetic digestive disorder caused by an allergy to protein fractions in certain grains.– Wheat– Rye– Barley

Damage Caused by Gluten

Allergic reaction to proteins leads to damage of the intestinal mucosal lining.

Consequences of Damage

Osteoporosis Anemia Cancer Lactose Intolerance Multiple Sclerosis Rheumatoid Arthritis Diabetes

How Common is Celiac Disease? 1/133 have the disease. Only 1/2,500 have been diagnosed

in the U.S. 1/22 with celiacs in their family

have the disease.

Do You Think You Might Have Celiac Disease?

Symptoms:– Bumpy rash– Weight loss and gain– Diarrhea– Bloating– Constipation– Fatigue– Weakened bones– Muscle cramps– Depression

How is Celiac Disease Diagnosed?

Available Blood Tests:– Anti-Gliadin Antibodies – Endomysium Antibody– Tissue Transglutaminase Antibody– Genetic indicator

Final Indicator:– Upper Endoscopy

Is there a cure?

Stop consumption of gluten.– Wheat– Rye– Barley– Oats*

What do gluten-containing foods provide?– Fiber– Protein– Vitamins– Iron– Zinc

How do you replace the nutrients lost?– Fruits– Vegetables– Dairy– Nuts– Alternative flours

and cereals– Daily vitamins

*In North America, oats can be cross-contaminated with dangerous grains.

Where is Gluten?

Wheat– Wheat Bran– Wheat Starch– Kamut– Spelt– Triticale

Barley– Malt– Malt Extract– Malt Flavoring

Rye Oats

– Oat Syrup– Oat Bran

Bulgur Couscous Cereal Binding Semolina Graham Flour

Ingredients to Look Out for

Hydrolyzed Plant or Vegetable Protein Seasonings Flavorings Starches Modified Food Starches Dextrin Maltodextrin Be sure to watch out for questionable

ingredients not only in foods but also in medicines.

Eating Gluten-Free

Breads, Cereals, Rice and Pasta: Amaranth Arrowroot Buckwheat Cornmeal Corn Flour Flax Seed Garbanzo Garfava

Potato Starch Rice Soy Millet Sorghum Tapioca Quinoa Teff Breads, cereals, and

pastas made with gluten-free products.

Fruits and Vegetables

Apples Grapefruit Oranges Bananas Grapes Pears Peaches Strawberries Blackberries

Spinach Celery Potatoes Onions Squash Cucumber Carrots Peppers All unbreaded

vegetables

Meats, Poultry, Fish, Dry Beans Eggs, and

Nuts Eggs Turkey Chicken Tuna Beef Peanut Butter Soybeans Kidney beans Lentils

Milk, Yogurt, and Cheese

Milk Cheeses Yogurt Cream Watch out for additives.

Fats, Oils, and Sweets

Butter Ice Cream Honey Jams and Jellies Chocolate Soft Drinks Salad Dressing

Daily Meal Options:Day 1

Breakfast: GF cereal, fresh fruit, and a glass of orange juice or milk.

Lunch: GF bread with turkey and cheese, corn chips, and an apple.

Snack: Yogurt. Dinner: GF Homemade Macaroni

and Cheese, steamed carrots, and a fresh fruit salad.

Day 2

B: GF waffles or pancakes with eggs and bacon.

L: GF crackers with cheese or hummus, yogurt, and rice cakes with peanut butter.

S: Peanuts, almonds, or unseasoned soy nuts.

D: GF pizza with a fresh salad.

Day 3

B: Fresh fruit smoothie. L: Baked potato with cheese or

butter and a fresh salad with green peppers and tomatoes.

S: Rice cake with peanut butter. D: Grilled chicken, brown rice,

steamed broccoli, and GF rolls.

Day 4

B: GF toast with peanut butter and a bowl of yogurt.

L: Fresh fruit salad and rice with chicken.

S: Popcorn. D: Mashed potatoes, pork chops,

GF bread, and a fresh fruit salad.

Getting Started

Begin a gluten-free environment. Buy flour mixes, cereals, breads

– First Alternative Natural Foods Co-op– Fred Meyer– Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods, Inc.– Trader Joe’s

Always check labels Call or email if ingredients are questionable Find support in a fellow celiac or group Use resources

Celiac Resources

Organizations/Websites: Celiac Disease Foundation Celiac Sprue

Association/USA, Inc. Gluten Intolerance Group of

North America Canadian Celiac AssociationMagazines: Gluten-Free Living Living WithoutBooks: Dangerous Grains by James

Braly and Ron Hoggan

Waiter, Is there Wheat in My Soup? by LynnRae Ries

Cookbooks: Gluten-Free Diet: A

Comprehensive Resource Guide by Shelley Case

Gluten-Free Baking by Rebecca Reilly

Wheat-Free Recipes & Menus by Carol Fenster

The Gluten-Free Gourmet: Cooks Fast and Healthy by Bette Hagman

What should you do in these situations?

School

Friends’ houses

Family gatherings

Restaurants

Tips for Life as a Celiac

Always question.

Remember:

Content

Contact

Contamination!

View life as a new normal and find a positive aspect.

What does the future hold?

Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act

Vaccine Medication Primitive wheat Research

Questions?