Saturday, May 11, 2013
Celiac Awareness Month fun fact #11
Potatoes don't contain gluten, so are French fries gluten free?
Potatoes in their pure form are gluten free, but most restaurants that make them use a fryer and oil that they also fry breaded items, like chicken and fish. That means some serious cross contamination! Some more progressive restaurants have dedicated fryers for French fries. Most Red Robin & Burgerville restaurants have dedicated oil for fries. Don't just assume though, make sure you ask.
Also, some brands of frozen French fries, sweet potato fries, hash browns and tater tots have wheat flour added to them. Always check the label. Even if you find a brand you deem as GF, check the label every time. Manufacturer ingredients change all the time.
Potatoes in their pure form are gluten free, but most restaurants that make them use a fryer and oil that they also fry breaded items, like chicken and fish. That means some serious cross contamination! Some more progressive restaurants have dedicated fryers for French fries. Most Red Robin & Burgerville restaurants have dedicated oil for fries. Don't just assume though, make sure you ask.
Also, some brands of frozen French fries, sweet potato fries, hash browns and tater tots have wheat flour added to them. Always check the label. Even if you find a brand you deem as GF, check the label every time. Manufacturer ingredients change all the time.
Friday, May 10, 2013
Celiac Awareness Month fun fact #10
Many people with Celiac Disease are also lactose intolerant.
The villi that are damaged in your intestines from CD also help break down certain proteins, such as lactose. However there is hope. In time, with a strict gluten free diet, your villi will begin to heal and re-grow. Once you are healed, your lactose intolerance may go away. Beware though, one case of gluten ingestion may cause the lactose intolerance to reoccur.
The villi that are damaged in your intestines from CD also help break down certain proteins, such as lactose. However there is hope. In time, with a strict gluten free diet, your villi will begin to heal and re-grow. Once you are healed, your lactose intolerance may go away. Beware though, one case of gluten ingestion may cause the lactose intolerance to reoccur.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Celiac Disease Awareness month fun fact #9
If you have celiac disease, you should have your own designated condiments.
If I have a tub of margarine & a family member is making regular toast and gets bread crumbs in the margarine, it is contaminated. Same goes for peanutbutter, mayo, cream cheese...anything in a tub that people may double dip into.
For convenience , try to buy squeeze bottles of condiments when you can. Always label your designated gluten free items & show family members which is yours. I suggest buying a different brand, so there won't be any accidental cross contamination.
If I have a tub of margarine & a family member is making regular toast and gets bread crumbs in the margarine, it is contaminated. Same goes for peanutbutter, mayo, cream cheese...anything in a tub that people may double dip into.
For convenience , try to buy squeeze bottles of condiments when you can. Always label your designated gluten free items & show family members which is yours. I suggest buying a different brand, so there won't be any accidental cross contamination.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Celiac Awareness Month Fun Fact #8
Celiac Awareness Month fun fact #8
Celiac disease can present itself as a rash.
I can't count the number of people who have told me that they are gluten free because gluten gives them a rash. dermatitis herpetiformis occurs in 15 to 20% of celiacs. Dermatitis Herpetiformis is often misdiagnosed as eczema. This is just one example I found online of the rash.
Celiac disease can present itself as a rash.
I can't count the number of people who have told me that they are gluten free because gluten gives them a rash. dermatitis herpetiformis occurs in 15 to 20% of celiacs. Dermatitis Herpetiformis is often misdiagnosed as eczema. This is just one example I found online of the rash.
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Celiac Awareness Month Fun Fact #7
Soy sauce is made from soy....right?
Actually the main ingredient in soy sauce is usually wheat. What does that mean for someone with Celiac Disease? It means traditional soy sauce is off limits. That also means most many Asian cuisines are off limits also. Soy sauce is in a lot of Asian sauces, such as teriyaki sauce. Most traditional Chinese restaurants use soy sauce in almost every dish. There are some safe Chinese restaurants if you search.
I found this little Soya soy sauce fish. They are GF, lower sodium, non-GMO, recyclable & re sealable. Perfect to carry in your purse. I got mine at a GF store
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00ARP2YGG/ref=aw_d_dsc_grocery?qid=1367993518&sr=8-6
Celiac Awareness Month Fun Fact 6
Celiac Awareness Month Fun Fact 6:
Celiac disease...what's you favorite color? (Buddy the elf joke)
If not everyone in your house is gluten free, pick a color for you GF items in your kitchen. My GF color is blue. I use blue painters tape to mark all of the gluten free food products in the kitchen. That way when you (and others) know right away which items are safe to use when cooking. I bought clear plastic containers with blue lids (dollar tree) for GF baking mixes. I also have specific cooking utensils that are blue that are to only be used with gluten free items.
Celiac disease...what's you favorite color? (Buddy the elf joke)
If not everyone in your house is gluten free, pick a color for you GF items in your kitchen. My GF color is blue. I use blue painters tape to mark all of the gluten free food products in the kitchen. That way when you (and others) know right away which items are safe to use when cooking. I bought clear plastic containers with blue lids (dollar tree) for GF baking mixes. I also have specific cooking utensils that are blue that are to only be used with gluten free items.
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