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CELIAC DISEASE AND GLUTEN FREE PRODUCTS
Have you ever heard of Celiac Disease or product that contains gluten, manufactured if you have never tried them. They all o er
wondered why so many gluten-free foods in a facility that also makes products that a di erent taste and texture combination and
are popping up in all areas of the grocery have gluten, or touching foods containing can add volume to any dish.
store? May is Celiac Disease Awareness gluten can cause an individual discomfort. Source:
month, which o ers the opportunity to raise If you or someone you know has Celiac celiac.org/gluten-free-living/gluten-free-foods
awareness of this disease. Celiac Disease is Disease, it is critical to discuss what foods
often hereditary, but symptoms can develop that friend or family member can tolerate. GLUTEN FREE
at any age. It is categorized by the inability Care in food preparation and always cleaning GRAINS INCLUDE:
to eat gluten due to the damage gluten will and sanitizing your counter space between
cause to the individual’s small intestine. preparing gluten-containing and gluten- Rice
If you have Celiac Disease and you eat free items is essential. Several foods do not Soy
gluten, the gluten will cause damage to the contain any gluten, and you can safely serve Quinoa
lining of the small intestine, causing severe them to a person with celiac disease. In
gastrointestinal discomfort. general, fruits and vegetables, meat, poultry, Chia
Foods that contain wheat, rye, and barley fi sh/seafood, beans, nuts, and dairy products Flax
feature the protein, gluten. Any form of do not contain any sources of gluten. Buckwheat
these foods, if eaten, can cause the individual However, these foods must not contain any Nut Flours
to have a reaction and develop symptoms. It added seasonings, breading, or sauces due to Teff
is important to understand that depending the increased possibility of fi nding gluten in
on the severity of Celiac Disease, consuming those items. Aramanth
these foods may cause an uncomfortable You can safely include all of the listed foods in * Oats
reaction upon digestion. Items that have a meal for someone with Celiac Disease. You (but only if labeled gluten-free)
been “contaminated” with another food
might enjoy experimenting with these foods
p duce pick: CAULIFLOWER
Caulifl ower is quickly becoming one of the the ratio of nutrients it provides per serving,
most versatile vegetables on the market. From you will fi nd an abundant amount of fi ber,
having it as a side dish to accompanying your potassium, and B vitamins in one serving of
hot meal, using it to dip on a veggie tray, or this versatile vegetable.
being the crust for your gluten-free pizza, You can fi nd caulifl ower in the grocery store
it has taken the produce world by storm! produce or freezer section. It takes on many
Caulifl ower falls into the cruciferous vegetable forms, from pizza crust to crackers, and it is
category, which gets its name from the Latin a carbohydrate substitute for many gluten-
word Cruciferae, which translates to cross- containing foods. This use has catapulted
bearing because vegetables in this category caulifl ower into the eyes of consumers
have fl owers whose petals resemble a cross. everywhere. Some other exciting ways to
Although caulifl ower is usually white, it can incorporate caulifl ower include: mashing it as
also grow in purple, orange, or green varieties. a substitute for mashed potatoes or chopping
This vegetable provides a great source of both it fi nely and using it as a substitute for rice.
antioxidants and phytonutrients that help Please see this month’s From the Kitchen for a
protect against certain cancers. Caulifl ower Caulifl ower Veggie Pizza recipe and discover
falls into the superfoods category. Based on the versatility for yourself.