Nutrition Education - FINAL .pdf
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A glutenfree diet is one that contains no gluten—a protein found mainly in wheat, barley, and rye products. This diet is essen<al for those who have Celiac disease, as ea<ng gluten triggers an immune response and causes intes<nal damage. Some people who don’t have Celiac, but are gluten intolerant, may benefit from this diet. However, many people follow a glutenfree diet strictly for health reasons. Being Glutenfree Medical Reasons Health Reasons • Weight loss • Limit carbohydrate intake • Belief that gluten is harmful to the body • Belief that glutenfree foods are more healthful than their counterparts • Celiac Disease - Ea<ng gluten causes intes<nal damage - Symptoms: stomach pain, bloa<ng, cramping, diarrhea, rash • Gluten Intolerance - Ea<ng gluten causes a reac<on; the amount depends on the severity - May have similar symptoms as Celiac, but without the intes<nal damage Going GlutenFree Cau9on While going glutenfree may cause you to eat fewer carbs (especially refined sources like muffins, cakes and pastries), it restricts healthy grains like whole wheat. Being aware of the health benefits and risks will help you make smart choices should you choose to follow this diet. BoQom line: Going glutenfree can be healthy. The key is being aware of what you eat and making smart choices. Remember, no food is ‘bad’—everything in modera7on! If you think you have an allergy to gluten, get tested!
Transcript of Nutrition Education - FINAL .pdf
- A gluten-free diet is one that contains no glutena protein found mainly in wheat, barley, and rye products. This diet is essen
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Gluten-free foods are healthier than their counterparts
This is a common misconcep
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Hidden Sources Of Gluten
Foods NOT Allowed on a Gluten Free Diet WHEAT Bulgur Couscous Farro Matzo Orzo
Seitan wheat gluten
Semolina Wheat bran,
germ, or starch
BARLEY Malt, malt vinegar Hydrolyzed plant protein (HPP) or
hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) Beer
RYE Semolina Some alcohols
Caramel color Dairy subs
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Ingredients: 2 large, very ripe bananas 1 cup rolled oats, quick or old-fashioned 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
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