Preparing a Safe Gluten Free Meal for Those with Celiac Disease (2024)

FAQs

What is a good meal for someone with celiac disease? ›

Many foods, such as meat, fish, fruits, vegetables, rice, and potatoes, without additives or some seasonings, are naturally gluten-free. Flour made from gluten-free foods, such as potatoes, rice, corn, soy, nuts, cassava, amaranth, quinoa, buckwheat, or beans are safe to eat.

A gluten-free diet is the only treatment if you've been diagnosed with celiac disease. You'll have to avoid gluten for the rest of your life. Even the slightest amount will trigger an immune system reaction that can damage your small intestine.

A simple, safe menu would include: plain meat or fish (grilled on a clean grill, broiled, or cooked in a pan with some olive oil or butter), a fresh salad with some olive oil and balsamic vinegar, cooked vegetables (steamed, roasted, or sautéed with olive oil), some safe starch (plain potatoes, corn, quinoa, rice, or ...

Chicken with stewed peppers and tomatoes is a nutritious gluten-free dinner option. This colorful dish contains protein from the chicken, vitamin C from the tomatoes, and vitamins A and C from the red bell peppers. Here is a recipe for chicken with stewed peppers and tomatoes.

All natural forms of rice, including white, brown, or wild, are gluten-free. Natural rice is a great option for people who are sensitive to or allergic to gluten, a protein usually found in wheat, barley, and rye, and for people who have celiac disease, an autoimmune disease triggered by gluten.

A gluten-free diet excludes any foods that contain gluten, which is a protein found in wheat and several other grains. It means eating only whole foods that don't contain gluten, such as fruits, vegetables, meat and eggs, as well as processed gluten-free foods like gluten-free bread or pasta.

What are the rules for gluten free food? ›

Only foods that contain 20 parts per million (ppm) or less of gluten can be labelled gluten free.

Celiac disease (also called coeliac disease) is an autoimmune condition that can damage the small intestine. Specifically, the small intestine has many small projections (villi) along it, which help absorb nutrients from food. In celiac disease these are damaged and nutrients can't be absorbed properly.

Fruits and vegetables are naturally gluten-free—so have plenty on hand for snacking. Rice, wild rice, corn and quinoa are gluten-free foods. Price Chopper does sell several different brands of gluten-free pasta. Meat, fish and chicken are also gluten-free, but some cold cuts do contain wheat starch as binders.

If you are experiencing lots of cramping, gas and diarrhea, eat small frequent meals, instead of large ones. Avoid very spicy or fatty foods as they could increase your digestive symptoms. Soups/chicken soup and broths are good options while recovering, just make sure they are gluten-free!