Here’s a list of Celiac Disease Foods To Avoid

I thought it wise to write on celiac disease foods to avoid after making a post on foods to eat for celiac disease.

I wouldn’t want to go into explaining in details the meaning, symptoms and possible ways to prevent this disease, as I have already done that in my previous post. You may check the link above; however, I’ll still do a recap.

Celiac sprue or celiac disease is due to gluten intolerance and as a result of protein present in barley, wheat and rye.

Introducing cow’s milk or grains into an infant’s diet is one of the factors that precipitate the development of this ailment. Manifestation comes during infancy but likely reappears in adulthood.

Diarrhea, abdominal distension and discomfort, flatulence, mouth sores, fatigue, depression, and general discomfort are some of the known symptoms.

This post on celiac disease foods to avoid gives insights on the purposes and effects of these nutrients and foods, what they are capable of causing if those with the disease do not reduce or eliminate the intake.

As you read down below, you will get lists of celiac disease foods to avoid, and other ingredients and additives.

Individuals suffering from celiac disease should carefully study and refer to it often so as to halt its development and prevent future crisis.

Foods To Reduce or Eliminate

The following foods and nutrients should be reduced or eliminated from diet plan. We are going to see reasons why these foods should be avoided. They are:

1. Total Fat
2. Sausages
3. Gluten
4. Flours
5. Dairy Products
6. Beer

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Total Fat

The reason why total fat should be reduced or eliminated is because when the intestine is affected by celiac disease, it becomes incapable of digesting and absorbing the fats found in foods.

When this occurs, the fats are eliminated with the feces which looks rather foamy. Saturated fats from meat and other derivatives are not easy to digest and should be done away with.

According to encyclopedia of foods, all fats must be adapted to each intestinal tolerance.

Sausages

Sausages are listed as celiac disease foods to avoid since they typically harbor gluten and wheat flour.

They seem quite problematic because their fat content is quite high and does not digest easily especially in cases of celiac disease. As a matter of fact, they foster intestinal symptoms.

Gluten

When gluten is removed from the diet, it proffers improvement. This is because gluten is found in wheat, barley, rye and in their flours and derivatives.

Oftentimes, gluten is used in certain processed products and as such, those with celiac disease should read and understand labels of containers.

Flours

The foods with the highest gluten are wheat, rye and barley flours. In essence, all products manufactured with flours which readily contain gluten should be avoided.

Dairy Products

When intestinal mucosa gets weakened by gluten intolerance it becomes incapable of producing the enzyme lactase necessary to digest lactose.

Dairy products are celiac disease foods to avoid because they tend to be poorly tolerated by individuals with celiac disease. However, yogurt is the best diary product that is well tolerated.

Beer

Beer tends to aggravate intolerance regardless whether or not it has alcohol. This is possible because of the gluten residue from the barley used in its production. Malt beverage should be avoided also.

List of Celiac Disease Foods to Avoid

The following are foods that contain gluten and should be avoided.

• Cracker meal
• Durum
• Beer
• Bulgur
• Croutons
• Cake flour
• Couscous
• Farro
• Seitan
• Groats
• Matzo
• Malt
• Spelt
• Vital gluten
• Triticale
• Communion wafers
• Bleached flour
• Barley
• Pasta
• Semolina
• Wheat etc

Food Additives that have Gluten

• Dinkel
• Cereal binding
• Brewer’s yeast
• Filler
• Granary flour
• Whole meal flour
• Emmer
• Wheat noodles
• Edible starch
• Cereal extract
• Amp-isostearoyl hydrolyzed wheat
• Dextrimaltose
• Einkorn etc

There are processed foods and other items that are quite popular which may contain gluten. They are:

• Canned soups
• Soup mixes
• Processed cheeses
• Hots dogs and veggie burgers
• Egg substitute
• Some ice creams
• Flavoured tofu
• French fries
• Breakfast cereals
• Lunch meat (prepared)

The following are some certain beverages that may contain gluten and ought to be eliminated or avoided. They include:

• Drink mixes
• Bottled wine coolers
• Beer
• Chocolate milk (commercial)
• Coffee drinks (premade)

Here are some food snacks that are common gluten sources. They are:

• Cereal bars
• Candy bars
• Energy bars
• Granola bars
• Pretzels
• Snack mixes
• Chips
• Cookies etc.

In other to reduce the intake of gluten, there are certain foods those suffering from celiac disease should add to their diet. These foods do not contain gluten and they are quite nutritious.

Check the link in the first paragraph which will take you to a page where these foods are listed. However, these are some of them. They are:

1. Millet
2. Tapioca
3. Corn
4. Sorghum etc.

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Fidel Perez

A graduate of Computer Science and Information Management Technology. Diploma – Caregiving, Certificates – Dementia and Diabetes Awareness and Management. A researcher, blogger, songwriter, singer and acoustic guitarist. Born in an environment where natural talents such as healing are imparted at our natural birth. This natural talents of healing is the result of our genetic inheritance and the training from family environment.