Gluten-Free Diet

What is gluten?

Protein found in grains- wheat, rye, barley, & oats

The main sources of gluten in the diet include flour, bread, bread products such as pizza crust, pasta, and breakfast cereal, as well as savory snacks, such as pretzels and crackers and sweet snacks, such as cookies and cakes.

Celiac Disease

Life-long condition; auto-immune disease

Damage to the small intestine b/c it is unable to absorb nutrients Health complications Malnutrition

Only treatment is to follow a gluten-free diet

What is Gluten-Free?

Gluten-free diet is based on foods and any ingredients that are free of grains

Hidden in many foods- especially processed foods

NOT ALLOWED Wheat Kamut Spelt Rye Barley Oats Tritcale Bran Couscous Graham Tabouleh Malt Matzo

QUESTIONABLE Breading mix Yeast Broth/bouillon Brown rice Candy Fillers Food coloring Hydrolyzed protein Imitation bacon & seafood Malt vinegar Malt enzyme Marinades Lunch meat Pasta Salad Dressings Sauces/gravies Soup base Soy/teriyaki sauce

Vegetarian Diet

Reasons to be Vegetarian

ReligiousEthicalHealthEnvironmentalAnimal WelfareEconomical

Types of Vegetarians

Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian: does not eat meat, fish or fowl. Eats dairy and egg products. Most popular.

Ovo Vegetarian: does not eat meat, fish, fowl or dairy products. Eats egg products.

Lacto Vegetarian: does not eat meat, fish, fowl or eggs. Eats dairy products.

Vegan: does not eat any animal products including meat, fish, fowl, eggs, dairy, honey, etc. Most vegans do not use any animal products such as silk, leather, wool, etc. as well.

Tofu

Made from soybeans, water and a coagulant, or curdling agent

High in protein and calcium Vegetarian replacement

Little taste but absorb new flavors through spices and marinades Common in Asian dishes