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Gluten Free Diet Tips

Tips for the Gluten Free Diet

There are many ingredients found in foods that an person can be allergic to.  Eating of these foods can trigger all sorts of allergic reactions within the human body.

For example, if a person is allergic to iodine, eating of shellfish can cause allergic reactions in that person.  Severe symptoms can include the that the throat may swell up causing restriction of the airway and may lead to the death of the person.

Other foods that people may be allergic to include peanuts, foods that contain peanuts, milk, egg, soy, sugar etc.  One other food allergen that can trigger allot of reactions within the person is gluten.   When it comes to gluten, this protein can be found as an ingredient in a serveral foods.

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Gluten Free Diet Plan for Children with Autism

A gluten free diet is a eating plan in which you eliminate gluten (a protein found in some grains)from your diet. Food and drinks that contain wheat, barley, rye, sometimes  oats, or anything made with grains that are avoided. A gluten free diet is often used for children with autism. Also follow a dairy free diet.

Many people who believe the gluten free diet say that many children with autism have gastrointestinal problems, it is difficult for them to digest some grains properly. There are different ways for how this can affect children with autism.

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Talking to Your Family about Gluten-Free Living

Is your family considering making a movement toward a gluten-free lifestyle? Maybe you’re considering it out of necessity or as a commitment to a healthier way of life. It doesn’t take a psychology degree to know that food can be a tough subject to tackle, and persuading children and other members of the family to give up gluten is not always easy. When you consider that gluten is in many favorite foods like cake, cookies, crackers, bread, and pasta, along with many processed food items, it is easy to understand why family members are reluctant to embrace this dietary change. Here are some tips to make the transition easier.

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Gluten Sensitivity Symptoms

I thought I would share more about “Gluten Sensitivity Symptoms”.

The Symptoms I have dealt with:

Abdominal Pain
Fatigue and Weakness
Bloating
Depression, Anxiety and Irritability
Acid reflux
Fuzzy Brain or Inability to Concentrate
Constipation
Dental Enamel Deficiencies and Irregularities
Gas and Flatulence
Respiratory Problems
Nausea
Hair Loss
Weight Loss
Bruise Easily
Muscle Cramps
Swelling and Inflammation (Hands and Feet)
Joint/Bone Pain
Infertility
Abnormal Menstrual Cycles
Canker Sores
Acne

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What are the benefits of a gluten-free diet?

Someone asked me this question a few days ago.
What are the benefits of a gluten free diet?
 
First I think we should look at the symptoms of gluten sensitivity.
 
  • Abdominal pain and distension
  • Bloating
  • Diarrhea
  • Greasy, Foul smelling, floating stools
  • Vomiting
  • Acid reflux
  • Constipation
  • Gas and flatulence
  • Nausea
  • Weight loss or weight gain
  • Loss of appetite
  • Fatigue and weakness
  • Headaches and migraines
  • Depression, irritability and mood disorders
  • Fuzzy brain or inability to concentrate
  • Dental enamel deficiencies and irregularities
  • Nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy)
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ADD, ADHD and Autism Resource

Many children with ADHD or Autism have problems with their intestinal lining.
Their body might not have enough digestive enzymes at the right time.
The type of food that causes the most problems is protein in:
Milk, Wheat and Soy.

These children may benefit from being on a gluten-free diet.

Symptoms of Gluten Intolerance/Sensitivity in Kids:
Inability to Concentrate
Irritability
ADD/ADHD ,Autism and Down’s Syndrome
Failure to thrive (infants and toddlers)
Short Stature or Delayed Growth
Delayed onset of Puberty
Week Bones or Bone Pain
Abdominal Pain and Distension
Nosebleeds

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Renegade Kitchen

You got to check out this website. I love it. I wanted to share it with you.

Renegade Kitchen
Serious Food for the Allergy Bound.

He has cooking videos, recipes and a blog.
It is nice to see someone cooking gluten-free and sugar-free and it is very informative.

Renegade Kitchen

When you are done checking it out come back to my website for more resources.
Lisa’s Gluten-Free Advice and Healthy Living

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How to Eat Healthy and Gluten Free

This is the plan I like to go by and I think it is a good one.

Try to eat organic foods when possible, they have more nutrients in them.

  • Eat Alkaline Foods. Foods that don’t produce acid.
  • Eat Enough Fiber. 30 grams a day.
  • Watch your Glycemic/Blood Sugar Control. Don’t eat too much carbs and sweets.
  • Eat Meals of 40% Carbohydrates, 30% Protein and 30% Healthy Fats.
  • Stay away from Gluten and Avoid Cross Contamination.
  • Take your Vitamins/Minerals, Calcium/Magnesium, Zinc, EFA, Garlic, Probiotics, Digestive Enzymes, Antioxidants and Amino Acids daily. 
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The Gluten Free Diet Cheat-Sheet: How to Go G-Free

Here is a great Gluten Free Guide to go by. Gluten-Free Goddess has lots of great recipes.

The Gluten-Free Diet Cheat-Sheet: How to Go G-Free

My Chicken Vegetable soup will be on the next post.

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Lisa’s Top 10 Gluten Free and Healthy Living 2010 Goals

Lisa’s 2010 Goals

1. Stick to eating my Gluten Free, Sugar Free and Dairy Free Meal Plan (notice I didn’t say diet, it is a life-style change). Eat more veggies fruit and get that protein in. That would also include fixing healthy meals for my family.

2. Learn more about Blogging and Internet Marketing. (Finding Creative and Interesting things to write about that everyone would enjoy reading).

3. Loose more weight and don’t over eat.

4. Exercise more. Join the local Community Center for My Family and I.

5. Drink 8 – 10, 8oz. glass of water a day, more is better.

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