Diet Plan for Celiac Disease
Celiac disease is a condition in which gluten triggers the immune system that damages the lining of the small intestine and the early symptoms includes bowel disorders, weight loss or gain, Anemia, Joint pain and many more. Gluten is present in grains. The health benefits of a gluten-free diet are a motivation for other people to avoid wheat and other grains with gluten. A gluten-free diet requires careful attention to both the ingredients of foods and their nutritional content. A gluten-free diet is only recommended for people who have celiac disease, wheat allergy or intolerance. If a patient with the celiac disease continues eating gluten, complications such as multiple sclerosis, infertility, and neurological conditions can arise.
DIET CHART FOR CELIAC DISEASE
EARLY-MORNING
A glass of water with Fenugreek seeds – 1 tsp
BREAKFAST
Besan pancake (gram flour) / Veg Poha (Rice flakes) / Veg Sabudana / Makki roti (Cornmeal) + Veg or Dal / Milk / Curd / Yogurt / Boiled Egg (white part only)
MID-MORNING
Fruit / Buttermilk / Sprouted Dal / Salad / Green Tea
LUNCH
Chapatti (gluten free flour) / Besan’s Roti / Rice / Veg Khichdi / Veg Pulav / Fried rice / Veg + Dal + Salad
Note : – Meat / Fish / Chicken (occasionally only)
EVENING
Herbal tea / Green tea / Fruit shake / Sago Papad / Sprouts / Roasted Chana (Roasted grams) + Rice flakes Snacks / Veg or Chicken Soup (Homemade)
DINNER
Chapatti (gluten free flour) / Besan Roti / Rice / Veg Khichdi / Veg Pulav / Veg + Dal + Salad / Nutri-nuggets / Tofu Cheese
DIET INSTRUCTIONS
CEREALS
Cereals to be consumed
Rice flour, Soybean flour, Arrowroot flour, Buckwheat (Kuttu) flour, Water chestnut (Singhara) flour, Pearl millet (Bajra), Potato flour, Jawar (sorghum), Besan (Gram flour), Gluten free – (Wheat flour, Semolina, Broken wheat, Porridge mix), Brown rice flour and Almond flour.
Cereals to be avoided
Wheat, Wheat flour, Semolina, Broken wheat (Dalia), Barley (jau), Rye, Oats, Breads, Buns, Corn flour, Wheat flakes, Noodles, Marconi, Vermicelli, White wheat flour (Maida) and its products.
FRUITS
Fruits to be consumed
All fresh fruits
Fruits to be avoided
Canned fruits and juices
VEGETABLES
Vegetables to be consumed
All fresh vegetables
Vegetables to be avoided
All canned, processed and frozen vegetables, Chips and Roasted potatoes, crisp and Cheese filled snacks
PULSES
Pulses to be consumed
All pulses and legumes
Pulses to be avoided
Frozen and dried pulses
DAIRY PRODUCTS
Dairy Products to be consumed
Buttermilk (if suits), Yogurt, Skimmed milk
Dairy Products to be avoided
Custard, Cheese spread, Cheese slice, Whole milk, Condensed milk.
SPICES
Spices to be consumed
Thyme, Fenugreek, cumin, Coriander, sage
Spices to be avoided
Red Chilies
DRINKS
Drinks to be consumed
Coconut water, Fruit juices, Lemon water, and Home-made soup, Herbal Tea.
Drinks to be avoided
Instant tea, Horlicks, Bourn vita, Hot chocolate, Whole milk drinks, Cream based liqueurs, canned soup and packaged soup, Alcohol, Sweetened drinks, Squashes, Carbonated drinks, Coloured and flavoured milk drinks and energy booster.
FLESH FOODS
Flesh Foods to be consumed
Egg’s white part only (occasionally), fresh meat, Fish and chicken (Steamed, Grilled, Roasted)
Flesh Foods to be avoided
Processed and Canned meats and poultry, Sausages, Kebab, Salami, Marinated meats, Organ meats like Kidney, Liver, Brain etc Pork, Fatty portion of meats, Egg yolks
SEEDS AND DRY FRUITS
Dry Fruits to be consumed
All nuts and seeds such as Almonds, Cashew nut, Flax seeds, Walnuts (preferred soaked)
Dry Fruits to be avoided
Nil
OILS
Oils to be consumed
Rice bran oil, Mustard oil, Olive oil, Cow ghee, Canola oil, soybean oil
Oils to be avoided
Palm oil
OTHER FOODS
Other Foods to be consumed
Tofu, Dosa, Idli, Vada, Rice flakes, Rice noodles, Besan pancake, rice pancake, moong dal pancake, Popcorn, Sweet corn, Potato chips, Roasted chana, Jaggery, and Honey.
Other Foods to be avoided
Fried foods, Patties, Burger, Pizza, Sandwich, Cakes, Pastries, Toffee, Gums, Chocolates, Tomato ketchup, Soy sauce, Rusks, Cookies, Pies, Biscuits, Chewing gums, Bread rolls.
LIFESTYLE AND DIETARY TIPS
- Walk for at least 30-45 min is recommended.
- Skipping of meals should be avoided especially breakfast.
- Seasonal fruits and vegetable should be consumed.
- Water intake should be increased at least 8-10 glass regularly
- Physical exercise such as walking/ jogging/ should be a part our daily routine.
- Herbal Tea – Boil ½ tsp each of fennel, coriander, cumin in cups of water till it’s reduced to 2 cups.
