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Alison's Gluten Free Tip of the Month:

July - Book Reviews

Celiac Disease-- A Hidden Epidemic, Revised & Updated,
Peter H.R. Green, MD and Rory Jones, William Morrow Publishing, 2010.

This book is one of the most comprehensive, up-to-date books on celiac disease, written by one of the world’s renowned experts.  This book covers every aspect of celiac disease from getting a proper diagnosis to coping with the psychological aspects of living with a chronic disease and how to follow a gluten-free diet.   Some notable chapters include: The Medicine Cabinet and Cosmetics; Is your Gluten Free Diet Healthy?  Research: Finding a Cure; Why Symptoms Persist- I’m on the Diet and Not Getting Better and Myths and Unexplored Areas.   Highly recommended reading for anyone with celiac disease—one of the most under diagnosed of all autoimmune diseases.

Real Life with Celiac Disease: Troubleshooting and Thriving Gluten Free, Melinda Dennis and Daniel A. Leffler, AGA Press, 2010.

This is a must-have book for anyone with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.  Subchapters include: The Basics: Definitions and Diagnosis; The Gluten Free Life: Solutions & Strategies; The Obstacles: Concerns & Complications.  A number of important topics are addressed such as: nonresponsive celiac disease; malabsorption of fructose, lactose and related carbohydrates; probiotics in celiac disease; functional medicine in celiac disease; anemia and celiac disease; the gluten-free vegetarian; inadvertent gluten exposure; genetic testing in celiac disease and so much more.
Celiac Disease-- A Hidden Epidemic, Revised & Updated,
Peter H.R. Green, MD and Rory Jones, William Morrow Publishing, 2010.

May

Did you know that lactose intolerance is often a secondary problem associated with celiac disease?   Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest the sugar lactose—the primary carbohydrate found in milk.  Symptoms include bloating, gas and diarrhea as well as intestinal cramping.  Many newly diagnosed celiacs do not produce enough lactase enzyme, due to damaged intestinal villi.  This ability to digest lactose or milk sugar can be restored over time as the villi of the small intestine regenerate and the body becomes capable of once again producing lactose-digesting enzymes.  Those who are newly diagnosed may need to avoid lactose for several months or a year.  Avoid milk, ice cream and most cheeses.  Some low lactose cheeses (hard cheeses such as Swiss or cheddar, many soft ripened cheeses, feta and ricotta cheese) as well as cultured milk products (cultured butter, yogurt, and kefir) may be tolerated in small amounts, as these are generally lower in lactose.  Lact-Aid brand milk and milk alternatives (rice, almond, coconut or soy milk) may be used instead of cow’s milk.  Avoid fat-free and reduced fat cheeses, as the lactose content is higher in these than in full fat versions.  Also avoid products which contain added “milk solids” such as processed cheese products and some commercial, low fat yogurts. 

    

April

Living a gluten free lifestyle is a challenge, especially when it comes to getting proper nutrition.  Avoidance of gluten may lead to a diet that is uninteresting and based on convenience and routine.  Thankfully, Navitas Naturals line of organic and wild- crafted functional foods can help fill the gap in the gluten free diet for good nutrition and culinary interest.  These foods, known as Functional Foods, Super Foods or Power Foods are highly concentrated sources of nutrients that “turn your average meal into something super healthy”.  Each Navitas Naturals product confers its own unique health benefits: try maca root powder in smoothies for hormonal balance and relief from stress; much on gogi berries for a healthy liver and eyes;  eat raw cacao nibs in your yogurt or make raw cacao confections for heart health; try acai berry in fruit smoothiesfor beautiful skin; eat someTrail Power Mix for an energizing snack at your desk or while hiking the trails!  Navitas Naturals features Non-GMO, raw, kosher, gluten-free, vegan, and 100% organic products.  Visit representatives from Navitas Naturals products at New Morning this Earth Day!
http://www.navitasnaturals.com/about_us.html

     March


If you are following a gluten-free diet, you may not be getting enough iron, especially if you are a vegetarian.  Whole wheat is good source of iron and other nutrients in a vegetarian diet.  Make sure you replace   whole wheat with iron-rich gluten free whole grains, such as amaranth, quinoa and teff.  Beans and dark green leafy vegetables, such as spinach, beet greens and chard are good choices as well.  Adding vitamin C to a meal of iron-rich foods can enhance absorption, as can cooking with cast iron cookware.  Iron status is easily measured by having a serum ferritin test performed.   To order a serum ferritin test visit www.directlabs.com for more information.   
 

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