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Everything You Need To Know Before Going Gluten-Free, According To A Dietician

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Everything You Need To Know Before Going Gluten-Free, According To A Dietician

October 25, 2018

You’ve probably heard someone at a cafe asking for “gluten-free” options, and rolled your eyes a little bit. But living a gluten-free lifestyle is more than just a diet fad, or a way of finding “bliss” and “healthy eating”. People with gluten sensitivity or who have been told they have coeliac disease need to cut gluten out of their diets.

If you’ve been told you have coeliac disease, you’re probably wondering how you’re going to adjust to a gluten-free diet. You’re also probably a little (read: a lot) annoyed. What will you eat? What about your favourite treats? How will you cope without donuts?

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To help us adopt a healthy, gluten-free diet, accredited practising dietitian and lead dietitian at Voome, Lisa Donaldson, has answered some of our questions:

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Everything You Need To Know Before Going Gluten-Free, According To A Dietician
1. Understand Whether You Need To Go On A Gluten-Free Diet In The First Place
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Gluten is actually a protein that is found in certain grains, such as wheat, rye and barley. For people with coeliac disease, the immune system reacts to the gluten by attacking the lining of the small intestine. This is very serious and can hinder the absorption of nutrients, as the intestinal lining becomes damaged and inflamed. So, for people with coeliac disease a gluten-free diet is critical.

READ MORE: 10 Healthy And Filling Breakfast Toast Ideas

Some people have non-coeliac gluten sensitivity, and may respond favourably to reducing gluten in their diet, also. There are no health benefits for removing gluten from the diet for others, in fact it can be less favourable as if not managed correctly, people can become very low in fibre from the removal of beneficial wholegrains.

2. Spot The Signs And Symptoms Of Coeliac Disease
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People with coeliac disease may experience physical pain in their abdomen, coupled with belching, diarrhoea, fat in stool, heartburn, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, or flatulence. If undiagnosed late in life, it can lead to bone loss, fatigue, and/or malnutrition. In children it can cause delayed puberty or slow growth. It can also show up as a skin rash or dermatitis.

READ MORE: 10 Scary Health Symptoms, Explained

 

3. Gluten-Free Food Isn’t Always Boring
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When I was first diagnosed with coeliac disease, I thought my life was over! I remember eating a lot of rice in the first few months. Most wholefoods are wonderful choices – plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables; lean meats, legumes and tofu; as well as healthy fats like nuts, seeds and avocado.

READ MORE: Gluten-Free Restaurants in Singapore To Try

As for grains and carbohydrates, there are a range of wonderful gluten free options like millet, quinoa, polenta, brown rice, sorghum, teff and amaranth. As for treats, I love Turkish Delight, dark chocolate, macarons and pavlova.

4. People With Coeliacs Should Consume More Vitamins
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If a diet is made up of beautiful wholefoods and few processed foods, it is likely a person with coeliac disease is able manage all their nutritional needs without any supplementation. It’s always best to consult with an accredited practising dietitian when first diagnosed so that a person can best meet their needs in a balanced way.

READ MORE: Are You Getting Enough Vitamins? Here’s How To Find Out

Lisa’s Advice On Eating Out:
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Ring the restaurant and let them know you are coming and your dietary requirements. When in doubt go for meat, chicken, fish, protein with veggies or salad.

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Text: www.bauersyndication.com
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