Nutrition & Gluten Free Health |
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As many of you know, I am gluten free. It has dramatically changed my life and my health.
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Margaret Romero |
With most health issues, there are nutritious foods and lifestyle changes that can enhance the healing process. We will work with you and all your health issues to devise a program for total well being.
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| Gluten Free Tips and Information |
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You will often find gluten in the ingredients of your favorite commercial foods hidden under words like modified food starch, natural flavorings, spices, and caramel coloring. However, gluten is actually derived from these grains. |
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- Amaranth
- Buckwheat
- Millet
- Teff
- Oats*
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The following grains do not contain gluten, but they are sometimes on the avoid list for most celiacs, because of possible cross contamination. Make sure you check with the manufacturer about the type of field rotation and processing they use before consuming these grains.
* Quaker and McCain's Oats are not gluten free, because of cross contamination. |
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- Cream of Rice Hot Cereal
- Potatoes
- Rice
- Eggs
- Fresh Fruit
- Fresh Vegetables
- Canned Fruit (not in heavy syrup)
- Canned Vegetables (not in sauce)
- Beef, chicken, fish (from the butcher without sauce, or seasonings)
- Fresh Vegetables (raw, roasted, boiled, etc.)
- Home made soups (avoid Bullion cubes, and pasta)
- Coffee & Tea (avoid flavored types unless you contact manufacturer)
- Popcorn ( air popped)
- Pudding ( thickened with cornstarch or Kozy Shack has some gluten free puddings)
- Juice (All Natural 100% fruit juice.)
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You can find gluten free pasta, cereal, bread, waffles, pancakes, and cookies at most health food stores and your local grocers.
This can be difficult, because of current labeling laws. Gluten can be disguised in many way, including names such as modified food starch, spices, natural flavorings, vinegar, and/or malt. You have to call the manufacturer to verify that the product is gluten free. Most manufacturers provide this information.
Gluten does not come in just pasta, bread, and cereal as one would think; it is found in many dairy products, condiments, lunch meats, juice, and candy just to name a few. |
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Here are a few places to look for gluten that you might not have thought about. |
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Dairy Products |
Many low fat varieties of ice cream, sour cream, cottage cheese, and buttermilk contain modified food starch. |
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Non Dairy Products |
Many rice and soy beverage manufacturers use barely enzymes in the production process of their products. |
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Cheese Products |
Shredded cheese products are often coated with flour to prevent sticking. Cabot's cheese products are gluten free. |
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Cereals |
Most cereals on the market contain malt flavorings that are gluten based. |
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Vinegar and Condiments |
Distilled vinegar is often derived from wheat. Apple cider, balsamic, white wine, red wine vinegar are safe alternatives. It is debated that the gluten from the wheat in the distilled vinegar is removed during the manufacturing process, but this is not proven. Soy Sauce often contains wheat in the ingredients, so you can substitute Tamari Also beware of catsup, mayonnaise, mustard, and salad dressing, because many contain gluten. Example: Heinz 57 is not gluten free, but Heinz Ketchup is gluten free. The vinegar is derived from corn. |
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Juice |
Juice is not always gluten free even if it says natural on the label. |
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Lunch Meat |
Make sure you check with the manufactures, many varieties contain gluten in ingredients such as natural flavorings. |
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Candy |
Be careful of hard sticky candies. Many hard candies are dusted with flour to prevent sticking and it is not listed on the label. |
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Cosmetics, Lotions, and Toothpaste |
Lotions, creams, shampoos, and cosmetics can affect individuals with Dermatitis Herpetiformis. Ex. Tom's of Maine's Toothpaste is G.F. Also beware of licking stamps, envelopes, and gummed labels. |
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Medicine |
Always check with the manufacturer of any over the counter or prescription medication. Many do contain gluten. Beware of Laxatives, they often contain gluten. Metamucil is G.F. |
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Spices and Extracts |
Sometimes wheat flour is used in spices to prevent clumping. McCormick spices and extracts are gluten free. Extract often have alcohol that is gluten based. Beware when purchasing spice mixes or sauces they can contain gluten. |
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