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What is Gluten?
o Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, barley and some oatso Gluten generally contains 75-80% protein which are mostly composed of
two proteins, gliadins and gluteninso Gives dough elasticity and strengtho Used as a filler and as a binder in prepackaged foods
Gluten-Free Foods
o Fresh meats, fish, and poultry (unless breaded and marinated)o Most diary products (although many gluten-sensitive individuals are
sensitive to dairy protein)o Gluten-free flours (rice, soy, corn, potato)o Fruitso Vegetableso Riceo Potatoes
What Foods Contains Gluten ?
o Flour products (breads, pasta)o Some oats (gluten-free oats are
available)o Some lunch meato Some sport drinkso Beer (except Redbridge beer by
Budweiser)o Cereals (unless gluten-free)o Food additives (flavorings, malt)o Modified food starch can also
contain gluten
How Many people have Gluten Intolerance?
o 1 in 8% are thought to be gluten intolerant (Which is about 39 million Americans)
o 77% produce antibodies in response to gluten (231 million Americans)o 8% have an autoimmune disease (24 million)o Gluten-sensitivity can lead to similar celiac symptoms such as stomach
cramps, diarrhea and bloating. But unlike celiac, sensitivity doesn’t damage the intestine
o The gluten-free diet is used by persons who are gluten-sensitive to prevent damage to their small intestines and to prevent serious complications such as gastrointestinal cancers, iron deficiency anemia, and decreased bone mineral density
Celiac Disease And Dermatitis Herpetiformis
o Celiac disease is caused by a reaction to gliadin, a prolamine (gluten protein) causing autoimmune disorder of the small intestine
o Symptoms: Diarrhea, abdominal distension, gastrointestinal disturbance, fatigue and weight loss
o If untreated, these responses can lead to intestinal cancers and complications such as infertility and osteoporosis
o Dermatitis herpetiformis is an intensively itchy vesicular rash occurring everywhere in the body, especially on the extensor surfaces (Knees and elbows) and the scalp
o 100% of patients with dermatitis herpetiformis have celiac diseaseo Persons with celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis must maintain a gluten-
free diet for the rest of their lives.
Risk with the gluten-Free diet
o People who follow a gluten-free diet may have low levels of certain vitamins and nutrients in their diets. Many grains are enriched with vitamins
o Many gluten-free products contain lower amount of nutrientso Persons with gluten-intolerance should ask a dietitian to see if they are
getting enough key nutrients from vitamins such as folate, iron, calcium and fiber
Safe Foods
o All unprocessed gluten-free foodso Always check the actual ingredient list If not sure whether a food
contains gluten, don’t buy it or check with the manufacturer first to ask what it contains
Steps to the Gluten-Free Diet
Switching to a gluten-free diet can be difficult in the beginning. Following these 10 steps will make the changes easier:1. Identify Naturally gluten-free foods at home, many food are naturally
gluten-free such as fresh fruits, fresh beef, pork, chicken, fresh eggs, plain beans, plain corn, and oils
2. Identify gluten-free packaged foods at home, some packaged foods have gluten hidden ingredients. Read the ingredients lists
3. Plan one week’s menu around naturally gluten-free foods4. Make a gluten-free shopping list5. Read food labels every time you buy a packaged product
6. Avoid cross-contact of gluten containing food and gluten-free foods7. Eat out and travel gluten-free with ease8. Eat a balanced diet9. Identify any additional food intolerances10. Get support
Conclusions
o For a successful transition to the gluten-free lifestyle, persons with gluten intolerance should get support from their doctor, dietitian, family, and friends. Lastly, joining a local celiac disease support group can be very helpful.
References
Hagman, Bette. 2004. The Gluten-Free Gourment Cooks Comfort Foods: Creating old Favorites with the New Flours. New York, NY: Henry Holt and co.
Korn, Danna. 2001. Kids with Celiac Disease: A Family Guide to Raising Happy, Healthy, Gluten-Free Children. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House Inc.
Lowell, Jax Peters. 2005. The Gluten-Free Bible: The Thoroughly Indispensible Guide to Negotiating Life without wheat. New York, NY: Owl Books.
Tessmer, Kimberly A. 2003. Gluten-Free for a Healthy Life: Nutritional Advice and recipes for those suffering from celiac disease and other gluten-related disorders. Franklin Lakes, NJ: New Page Books.