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Celiac Disease Diet Guide
Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition triggered by gluten. Even tiny amounts can damage the small intestine. A strictly gluten-free diet is the only treatment.
✓ Foods that help
- →Certified gluten-free grains (rice, quinoa, GF oats, millet)
- →All fresh fruits and vegetables
- →Unprocessed meats and fish
- →Eggs and dairy (check for added ingredients)
- →Legumes (beans, lentils, chickpeas — natural GF)
- →Nuts and seeds
- →GF-labeled packaged foods
✗ Foods that harm
- →Wheat, barley, rye, triticale
- →Regular bread, pasta, crackers, cookies
- →Beer and malt beverages
- →Soy sauce (contains wheat)
- →Oats not certified GF (cross-contamination risk)
- →Many processed/packaged foods
- →Communion wafers, some medications
Key nutrients for Celiac Disease
I
Iron
Often deficient due to malabsorption
Sources: GF meat, beans, spinach, fortified GF cereals
C
Calcium
Gut damage impairs absorption
Sources: Dairy, fortified plant milks, salmon, broccoli
B
B Vitamins (esp. B12, folate)
Deficiency common pre-diagnosis
Sources: Meat, eggs, GF fortified foods
Z
Zinc
Malabsorption common in celiac
Sources: Pumpkin seeds, beef, chickpeas
Sample 1-day meal plan
A typical day eating for Celiac Disease
Breakfast
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GF Banana Pancakes
Gluten-free ✓Anti-inflammatory ✓
340 cal12g protein
Lunch
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Quinoa Power Bowl
Gluten-free ✓High Protein ✓
450 cal24g protein
Dinner
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GF Pasta with Pesto & Shrimp
Gluten-free ✓High Protein ✓
510 cal36g protein
Snack
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Hummus with Veggie Sticks
Gluten-free ✓High Fiber ✓
160 cal7g protein
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