Tips for Going Gluten-Free

By Cher Murphy For Stratford University
Published on June 1, 2010
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Delicious foccacia can be made gluten-free.

Falls Church, Virginia – Increasingly, people are opting for gluten-free meals and products when dining out or doing their grocery shopping. This is because gluten sensitivities and intolerances are becoming more well-known to the public. In fact, according to the Celiac Disease Foundation, one in every 133 people is affected by celiac disease. Problem is, 97 percent of those experiencing it are still undiagnosed. And those who are aware of the issue and are trying to avoid gluten may not know where to start, when it comes to cooking for the family.

 “Trying to cook gluten-free can seem like a daunting task at first, but it’s really not that difficult,” says James Sinopoli, a culinary instructor at Stratford University. “Whether cooking for your family or for a guest who needs to avoid gluten, it’s a lot easier than you may think.”

Those who have celiac disease or a gluten intolerance will need to maintain a gluten-free diet. Gluten is a protein found in many products, including wheat, rye and barley. If people who have celiac disease consume gluten, there is an immune-system response, and the body begins damaging the small intestine, according to the National Institutes of Health. Because of this, it is important to make sure that those with celiac disease do not come in contact with gluten, and that there is no cross-contamination of products when preparing foods.

You can prepare a tasty home-cooked meal for your family that is completely gluten-free. Start by trying these tasty recipes:

GLUTEN-FREE PIZZA

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