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Gluten-Free and Celiac Diet
Gluten, a protein found in barely, wheat, rye, malt, and certain oat, can cause sensitivity and uncomfort to certain patients and those diagnosed with Celiac disease. A gluten-free diet is recommended for those suffering from a gluten sensitivity or elevated irritable bowel syndrome. A gluten-free diet may help control your symptoms and prevent complications if you have Celiac disease.
- Wheat
- Barley
- Malt
- Rye
- Triticale
- Bulgur
- Durum
- Graham
- Kamut
- Semolina
- Spelt
- Beer
- Bread / bread products
- Baked goods
- Cereal
- Oats
- Pasta
- Soup / soup bases
- Soy sauce
- Candy
- Deep-fried foods
- Imitation meat or seafood
- Processed deli meats
- Salad dressings
- Gravy and sauces
- Seasoned rice mixes
- Self-basting poultry
- Cross-contaminated foods
- Fresh fruits and vegetables
- Dairy products
- Amarantha
- Arrowroot
- Buckwheat
- Corn
- Cornmeal
- Flax
- Hominy
- Millet
- Potato
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sorghum
- Soy
- Tapioca
- Teff
In addition to foods and beverages that may contain gluten, check that all vitamins and medications are gluten-free by reading bottles, speaking to your pharmacist or calling companies directly.
High Fiber Diet
High fiber diets are beneficial for every lifestyle. High fiber diets will help alleviate bowel irregularity and constipation, lower cholesterol or blood sugar, and assist with weight loss and maintenance.
Gender | Age 50 or Younger | Age 50 or Older |
---|---|---|
Male | 38 grams | 30 grams |
Female | 25 grams | 21 grams |
Increase your fiber
- Begin your day with a high-fiber breakfast such as oatmeal or whole-grain cereal
- Emphasize fruits, vegetables, and whole grains
- Choose high-fiber snacks
- Find out if a fiber supplement is right for you
- Oatmeal
- Whole-wheat pasta
- Bran flakes
- Pear
- Avocado
- Blackberries
- Raspberries
- Brussels Sprouts
- Broccoli
- Peas
- Artichokes
- Lima beans
- Black beans
- Lentils
- Split peas