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.

Celiac Disease diet chart

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.

Things in this Diet Chart May Vary Patient to Patient due to the Associated Health Issues, so Better to Consult Our Ayurveda Experts for Better Results.