HAPPY NATIONAL GLUTEN-FREE DAY
- Cassandra Stephenson
- Jan 13, 2023
- 1 min read
Did you know that approximately 1% of the population of Canada, or 3 million people have celiac disease? The only current treatment for celiac is compliance with a lifelong gluten-free diet. With the help of your doctors, dieticians and nutritionists, they can help manage symptoms and promote intestinal healing.
12 Simple Tips to Help Eliminate Gluten from Your Diet
1. Choose gluten-free grains. (Quinoa, Brown Rice, Oats, Buckwheat)
- Buckwheat is grain-like and naturally gluten-free
2. Look for a gluten-free certification label.
3. Eat more produce.
4. Clean out your pantry and eliminate all foods with Gluten
5. Avoid gluten-containing beverages. (Ex: Some pre-made smoothies, beer, & milkshakes )
6. Bring your own food.
7. Eat more nuts and seeds. (Cashews, Almonds, Peanuts, Pistachios, pumpkin Seeds, Walnuts, Pecans, Chia Seeds etc...)
8. Know the different names for wheat.
(Rye, Barley, Millet, Flour, Triticale, Bulgur, Semolina, Spelt, Frumento, Wheat Germ, Wheat Starch, Durum, Spelt)
9. Limit processed food.
10. Cook more meals at home
11. Avoid Gluten- Containing Condiments: Anything that acts as a stabilizer or thickener (BBQ Sauce, Soy sauce, Marinades, Teriyaki Sauce, Gravy, Worcestershire sauce, Salad Dressing etc...
12. Join a Gluten Free Community!!!!!!!!!
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