Celiac (Coeliac) Disease and Wheat Allergies
First,a few basics for eating healthy when you have Celiac Disease or gluten allergies. The less processed the food the safer you are. You probably already know that I feel this applies to eating in general. The closer the food is to its natural state, the better off you are, dietary restrictions or not. Fresher is just better, not only for your health,but for your taste buds. Your body will be happy, your senses satisfied and you’ll be taking a huge step toward taking control of your situation. Read More About Celiac Disease Basics »
Planning is the key to eating healthy even if you don’t have Celiac Disease, and it’s more important with gluten sensitivity because you aren’t able to run through the market tossing whatever strikes your fancy into the cart. We have easy to use lists of foods that you should avoid with Celiac Disease as well as ingredients and foods that are gluten-free.
Our gluten-free recipes allow you to eat a healthy diet that considers your needs. All of our recipes have been cross-checked for suitability with a gluten free diet, you can eat well, be wheat free, eat healthy and enjoy life. All safely, sanely and with confidence.
Gluten-Free Recipes
Which recipes on the culinarymedicine.org website are safe for you to eat, just as they are? Which will you need to make changes to or choose gluten-safe ingredients? Here’s the comprehensive list of free recipes that are gluten free.
Gluten-free Foods & Gluten-free Ingredients
We’ve created two lists of the more common foods and ingredients for you to use when you’re reading food labels or just deciding what to eat. While the lists don’t cover everything, they’re a handy reference:
Foods and Ingredients that are Gluten Free (safe)
Foods and Ingredients that Contain Gluten (not safe)
Celiac Disease Basics: What is Celiac Disease?
Celiac disease is also known as gluten sensitive enteropathy. Most people think of this as an allergy, but it is actually an autoimmune condition in which the body mounts an immune response against the protein gluten. Glutens are primarily found in wheat, and most people relate this condition to eating wheat products, but the proteins are also found in barley, rye and spelt. Other cereal grains can be a problem as well. The gluten…
Gluten-Free Beef & Lamb Recipes
These beef and lamb main course recipes are gluten-free or include directions to make them safe for those with celiac disease, sprue, or who are allergic to wheat gluten.
The Gluten-Free Breakfast
Breakfast can be a bit more of a challenge for those who are gluten sensitive. Mostly because gluten free cereals have not been as widely available but recently there's a much wider variety on the market. Here are some good choices. Weekday Breakfast Option No. 1 Cereal with Milk (or Yogurt) and a piece of Fruit Cereals should have about 100 - 150 calories in a serving. 1/2 cup of skim or 1% milk…
Gluten-Free Breakfast Recipes
These recipes are gluten-free or include directions to make them safe for those with celiac disease, sprue, or who are allergic to wheat gluten.
Foods and Ingredients that are NOT Gluten-Free
If you have Celiac Disease or are allergic to wheat gluten, you need to know what foods and ingredients are likely to contain wheat gluten. Which ingredients should you avoid? Here's a list of common ingredients and additives that contain wheat gluten. Download this list in PDF format. Please note that ingredients can sometimes change and that this list is not necessarily a list of all possible foods that may contain wheat gluten. It's…
Gluten-Free Dessert Recipes
These dessert recipes are gluten-free or include directions to make them safe for those with celiac disease, sprue, or who are allergic to wheat gluten.
Gluten-Free Recipes for Side Dishes, Starches, Sauces & More
These side dish recipes are gluten-free or include directions to make them safe for those with celiac disease, sprue, or who are allergic to wheat gluten.
Gluten-Free Fish Main Course Recipes
These fish main course recipes are gluten-free or include directions to make them safe for those with celiac disease, sprue, or who are allergic to wheat gluten.
Gluten-Free Recipes: FAQ
The following items are among the most asked-about ingredients and products, and one or more may be the ingredient at issue for those recipes labeled "Safe With Cautions." Bowl of freshly made blue cheese salad dressing with chunks of blue cheese in wooden spoon on a rustic background. Some recipes specify whole wheat rolls or other breads. Choose gluten-free breads. Spray oils are great, but some of those in the cans you purchase in…
Cross Contamination at the Grocery Store and Home
These days there are a wide variety of prepared meals available at the store. For those with celiac disease this can pose the vexing question of "should I or shouldn't I?" There's higher risk of cross contamination with gluten containing ingredients at the deli, meat or fish counter now just because of the plethora of dishes offered. At the meat counter take care to watch that the butcher helping you changes their gloves. There's…
Grocery Shopping for Gluten Free Foods: Getting Started
It is easier and easier today to shop for gluten free products. So many grocery stores carry myriad items for those with celiac disease. Breads, cereals, pizzas, convenience foods and pastas are only a few of the items that are now much more accessible. Those sections are not always available and even when they are you will need to shop throughout the store. First and foremost, it's important to know that something labeled "wheat…
Gluten-Free Pork Main Course Recipes
These pork main course recipes are gluten-free or include directions to make them safe for those with celiac disease, sprue, or who are allergic to wheat gluten.
Gluten-Free Chicken & Turkey Main Course Recipes
These chicken and turkey main course recipes are gluten-free or include directions to make them safe for those with celiac disease, sprue, or who are allergic to wheat gluten.
What to Do Right Now
You've just gotten your diagnosis of Celiac Disease (or want to begin eating gluten free) and there's always the question of "what now?" It's pretty simple really. The first step in having Celiac Disease is to take positive action and stock your kitchen with some things that you know are OK to eat right now. 1. Breakfast Eggs Eggs are a great breakfast choice. Grits Arrowhead Mills Organic Yellow Corn Grits Bobs Red Mill…
Gluten-Free Salad Recipes
These main course salad, side salad and salad dressing recipes are gluten-free or include directions to make them safe for those with celiac disease, sprue, or who are allergic to wheat gluten.
Gluten-Free Shellfish Main Course Recipes
These shellfish main course recipes are gluten-free or include directions to make them safe for those with celiac disease, sprue, or who are allergic to wheat gluten.
Gluten-Free Soup Recipes
These soup recipes are gluten-free or include directions to make them safe for those with celiac disease, sprue, or who are allergic to wheat gluten.
Gluten-Free Vegetarian Main Course Recipes
These vegetarian main course recipes are gluten-free or include directions to make them safe for those with celiac disease, sprue, or who are allergic to wheat gluten.
Gluten-Free Recipes
The recipes on these pages are separated into two types: Safe Without Modification and Safe with Cautions or Modification. Recipes labeled Gluten Free are, to the best of our knowledge, free of ingredients containing gluten. Those recipes labeled Safe With Cautions or Modifications are considered gluten-free if the ingredients used to make them are also gluten free or with certain substitutions. Consult the Ingredients FAQ page for guidance on choosing gluten-free ingredients. Recipes that…
