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Eating Gluten Free: Bone Health and Decreasing Your Risk for Osteopenia and Osteoporosis
Read more: Eating Gluten Free: Bone Health and Decreasing Your Risk for Osteopenia and OsteoporosisEating gluten-free is the primary treatment for those with celiac disease. A gluten-free diet helps keep the small intestine healthy so you can absorb vitamins and minerals important for bone health. Children with celiac disease need key nutrients available to support growth and attain peak bone mass. Adults need key nutrients to maintain bone mineral…
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Gluten Free Stuffed Burger Bundles
Read more: Gluten Free Stuffed Burger BundlesI remember eating burger bundles when I was a kid. They are like a mini meatloaf covered in gravy or a stuffed meatloaf casserole. Unfortunately, there is gluten and artificial ingredients all over the place. This updated recipe takes care of that. The quickest way to prepare this dish is with a gluten-free stuffing mix…
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Eating Gluten Free: Nutrient Deficiencies
Read more: Eating Gluten Free: Nutrient DeficienciesAre you missing out on important vitamins and minerals? According to Webster’s dictionary, gluten is a tenacious elastic protein substance, especially wheat flour that gives cohesiveness to the dough. When people with celiac disease eat gluten, it causes an immune response that attacks the small intestine. Villi in the small intestine gets damaged and nutrients…
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How to Eat Gluten Free: Dietary Fiber
Read more: How to Eat Gluten Free: Dietary FiberThe recommended daily amount of dietary fiber for adults is about 25 grams for women and 30 grams for men. The goal is 14 grams of fiber per 1000 calories consumed. Eating a gluten-free diet can lead to a dietary intake of fiber that is below recommended levels. The fiber from cereal grains, for example,…
