Celiac Disease (CD) is a genetic disease that damages the small intestine and interferes with the absorption of nutrients. People with CD cannot tolerate the protein called gluten.
• An estimated 1 in 133 persons in the United States have Celiac Disease.
• More than 3 million people have Celiac Disease, but many have yet to be diagnosed.
• The gluten-free diet is the ONLY prescription for Celiac Disease.
"Wheat-free" does not necessarily mean "Gluten-free"!
• Gluten-free means no wheat, barley or rye. Even a slight trace of wheat, barley or rye can cause a serious medical reaction.
• Although oats don't contain gluten, they're often processed in facilities that also handle wheat, so they may contain trace amounts of gluten. To be safe, look for gluten-free labeled oats.
• Malt is usually made from barley. Barley may be a hidden ingredient in such things as malt and natural flavors.
A Gluten-Free Diet Means...
• A diet that is free of wheat flour, including durum, emmer, kamut, semolina, triticale, einkorn, graham, seitan, spelt, barley and rye.
Cross-contamination can happen with the above mentioned grains. To prevent cross-contamination begin with clean surfaces, prepare gluten-free foods using clean gloves, grills, pots, pans & utensils.
Gluten-Free Foods Include...
Fresh, green salads (no croutons)
Fruits & vegetables
Meats, fish or poultry (no breading, no marinades) - baked, grilled, pan-fried, poached, sauteed or steamed
Pure spices and herbs, oils, nuts, chocolate, pure cocoa, coconut
Oil and vinegar salad dressings
Sauces and gravies thickened with corn starch or arrowroot - not flour
Single ingredient foods not contaminated with the above mentioned grains/flours
Pasta that is labeled gluten-free
Food Items That Are Questionable...
Au jus, canned soups, malt flavorings, pre-coated foods, roux, bouillon, frozen french fries, marinades, pre-packaged foods, sauces.
Service Tips
If food made from an offending grain comes in contact with the gluten-free food, replace the entire dish to prevent cross contamination. No rolls, crackers, croutons or pasta, unless labeled gluten-free!
When it doubt, leave it out!
For more information or support:
WNY Gluten Free Diet Support Group
Box 1835
Buffalo, NY 14231
Tel: 716-636-6021
www. buffaloglutenfree.org
www.csaceliacs.org
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