Answers from a Dietitian
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Note: Answers from a Dietitian is intended for general questions about celiac disease, gluten sensitivity and/or the gluten-free diet. The information below is not intended nor suited to be a replacement or substitute for professional medical treatment or for professional medical advice relative to a specific medical question or condition. The information is not intended to establish a patient/provider relationship. Consult your doctor or nutritionist regarding specific individual health needs.
01/08/2013
For people with a gluten-related disorder, should oat straw consumption be treated the same as oats?
01/04/2013
I'm struggling to lose weight now that I've “mastered” the gluten-free diet after being on it for 4 years. Other than eating salads at every meal, do you have any suggestions or foods that I should totally avoid?
12/03/2012
In the past 1.5 years, I've lost almost 60 lbs (not by choice). I found out it was due to a medication I was on and have since stopped taking it. I get IV treatments twice a week now (protein on one day, minerals the next) because I've lost allmuscle. I need to know how to gain weight properly, but I have now found out I have an allergy to milk and eggs. I need suggestions please. I'm so weak I can hardly walk.
10/03/2012
Q: My daughter is 7 and in the second grade. She has celiac disease. As far as I know, no one else at her school has celiac. My question is that if I looked into the 504, will the school even take this into consideration? The food is prepared elsewhere and then brought to the school. I would like to know if this is something I should look into. It would be great if she could have a hot meal from time to time and eat what her friends are having.
09/25/2012
Annual blood work follow-up for vitamin levels indicate that I have very high folate levels although every other test is in the low range. What foods should I eliminate from my diet to reduce high folate levels?
09/11/2012
My six year old daughter has celiac disease and is lactose intolerant and can't have soy, corn, or rice. What can she have? Where can I find it? How can I get financial assistance?
08/14/2012
Do you need to avoid modified food starch and maltodextrin to be gluten-free? The books and cookbooks I have read seem to say yes, unless it specifies it was made from corn. However, I am seeing more and more products with those ingredients labeling themselves gluten-free. Case in point, Quaker Cheese Rice Cakes contain both ingredients but advertise boldly they are gluten-free. Help?
07/31/2012
The following questions were submitted following the webinar. Tricia Thompson, MS, RD, addresses the questions below:
07/26/2012
I was diagnosed with celiac 6 years ago at the age of 56. I was just operated on for acute/severe diverticulitis. How can I get enough fiber in my diet for this not to occur again? Thank you.
07/25/2012
Any suggestions for easy to locate gluten-free treats - and by treat I mean something your mom would have only let you have once in a blue moon. I found myself recently at a grocery store in rural West Virginia and really wanted some snacks for the road, only the selections were really limited. What gluten-free treats are pretty readily available, even in the middle of nowhere? Thanks!
07/16/2012
I need help for my granddaughter who has celiac disease and type 1 diabetes. It seems that I have been working so hard on the diabetic eating that the gluten-free side seems impossible and expensive. Any suggestions?
06/19/2012
How do I know what caramel coloring is bad? I am fairly new to celiac and trying to figure out what items bother me.
06/19/2012
I need to find a product that I can use for lip balm and the area between the nose and lips. I have a cold and feel like Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer with sore red lips and area. I am very allergic to mint and mint products. Please help. Thank you.
06/19/2012
How serious is the risk of cross-contamination in a restaurant in terms of getting a celiac reaction? Is contaminated oil or a griddle used to make pancakes and eggs (like at a diner) harmful to a celiac?
06/19/2012
I'm over 60 and newly gluten sensitive. I suspect I have DH; skin itches, especially ears/face/shins, arms; also acid reflux. I am eating gluten free. Other suggestions?
03/27/2012
I have had celiac disease for 4 years now and wondering if I can return to eating normal food yet. My doctor doesn't really tell me much except to keep eating the way I have been. You're supposed to lose weight doing this but I haven't. Why? I also have IBS and lactose intolerance. Fruits and veggies blow me up. What to do?
03/13/2012
My son's test results just came back and they show he is sensitive to gluten (as well as cow's milk, eggs and soy). I have been gluten-free for several years, but since neither of my children showed obvious signs, I didn't have them tested until now.
02/21/2012
Can gluten containing ingredients irritate the skin (like wheat protein in shampoo, for instance)?
02/14/2012
My daughter, age 2, was diagnosed 3 months ago with celiac. Just recently we are having a huge issue with constipation. Do you have any suggestions?
02/14/2012
We are doing a project on hypothetically creating a gluten-free restaurant. I was wondering if living a gluten-free lifestyle is good for people who do not suffer from celiac disease or gluten sensitivity?
01/31/2012
How many serving of vegetables and fruit should a celiac adult have a day? Is there a recommended daily allowance (RDA) chart that celiacs follow?
01/31/2012
I recently found out I am allergic to oat bran, but not oats. Do rolled oats or oat flour contain oat bran? How do I know which oat products to avoid? Help please!
01/24/2012
Is it OK to drink a scotch and water, one drink per night, with celiac disease?
01/24/2012
My tTG is 296 - that's strongly positive. I cannot digest rice. Please suggest some other grains that are easy to digest.
01/19/2012
I've been gluten-free for a while and I'm getting tested for celiac disease. How much gluten should I consume before getting the celiac blood panel?
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