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What is a gluten-free diet
Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley grains, responsible for the characteristic texture of products baked from these grains. This dietary ingredient must be excluded from the diet of people with celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, and allergies. What can be eaten on a gluten-free diet and what should be avoided will be discussed below. Most often, this dietary principle will have to be followed for the rest of one’s life.
What can be eaten on a gluten-free diet – list of foods
When planning a diet, you first need to give up foods containing gluten. Their full list will be presented below. First, let’s focus on the menu suitable for a person who requires such nutrition. What can be eaten on a gluten-free diet:- Milk and dairy products – liquid and powdered milk, cottage cheese, aged cheeses, cream, yogurts, kefir, buttermilk.
- Meat and meat assortments. It is important that the product does not contain breadcrumbs or semolina. Such options are found in sausages and pâtés.
- Millet and corn groats, as well as buckwheat, amaranth, teff, quinoa.
- Legume seeds. This includes soy, lentils, chickpeas, beans, peas.
- All fruits and vegetables.
- Nuts, all fats, sugar, honey.
- Spices, salt, pepper.
- Coffee, tea, cocoa.
- Bread, cakes, and desserts made from gluten-free products.
Gluten-Free Diet – What Not to Eat in This Case
It is important to remember that prohibited foods provoke negative conditions. Therefore, it is necessary to know the entire list precisely. The main foods that should not be eaten include:- Wheat – all its varieties, such as spelt, kamut, and durum wheat.
- Rye. Used in rye bread and certain types of beer.
- Barley. Found in beer and some breakfast cereals.
- Triticale – a hybrid of wheat and rye.
- Bread and pastries. All types of bread, rolls, croissants, and cakes containing wheat flour.
- Pasta. Spaghetti, noodles, and other similar products made from wheat flour.
- Couscous and bulgur. These products also contain wheat.
- Semolina. Used to prepare porridge and desserts.
- Sauces and dressings. Many sauces (for example, soy sauce) may contain gluten as a thickener.
- Processed foods. Ready-made products often contain gluten.
- Sweets and confectionery. Should not be eaten – cookies, pastries, tortillas, and other sweets are often made with flour.
- Beer. Made from barley and contains gluten.
- Soft drinks. Often contain added ingredients with gluten.
Gluten-Free Diet – What to Eat with Celiac Disease
For patients with celiac disease, this type of diet is the only effective treatment method. This means that after the diagnosis is made, the diet must be strictly followed for the rest of life. What is important to know:- The application of this approach is necessary due to the need for regeneration of the damaged intestinal villi.
- In some cases, simultaneous elimination of lactose is required, since villous atrophy of the intestine leads to a deficiency of digestive enzymes, including lactase. In this case, regeneration of the intestinal villi is possible, which is promoted by a gluten-free diet. What can be eaten afterwards? Dairy products are gradually introduced into the diet, starting with options containing the least lactose, such as cheese and fermented milk products.
- A balanced diet will have to be maintained for life. What can be consumed instead of harmful foods? Natural substitutes are suitable – gluten-free grains, vegetables, fruits, legumes, and animal products.
What can you eat with gluten allergy and what are the symptoms of the condition
In addition to celiac disease, there are other abnormal reactions of the body to gluten. These include allergy and sensitivity to the substance. An acute reaction dependent on IgE antibodies specific to gluten may cause the following symptoms:- vomiting;
- diarrhea;
- anaphylactic shock;
- hives or other skin lesions resembling atopic dermatitis;
- watery runny nose;
- bronchospasm.
What can you eat with a gluten allergy? Everything from the permitted list provided above. In the case of a gluten allergy, you can avoid it only for a certain period of time; there is no need to follow such a diet for life. How long should this type of diet be maintained? The decision should be left to the doctor’s discretion.
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