Gluten and casein free diet?

Question

How hard is it? Is there Doctors that will give me a list of everything he can eat or I do have to go and find out? Is there a web site that can help? Thanks

Answer 1

The advice from Angie15x to get over to glutenfreeforum.com is excellent. Additional information can be found at celiac.com, celiac.net, celiac.org as well as numerous other web sites. Just do a Google search on "gluten free" or "gluten free recipes" and you'll find lots of information. There are also lots of cookbooks available. If you're on a budget, check your library and second hand bookstores first. Bette Hagman's books are probably the best-sellling.

In addition to avoiding wheat, you also need to avoid barley, rye, and oats. There are excellent substitutes available, such as flours made from rice, sorghum, buckwheat, corn, quinoa, etc. It takes a while to get used to working with these, but you do get the hang of it.

Being casein free is a bit harder. Sometimes it seems like everything in the American diet is covered with cheese. There are soy substitutes for cheese, but you need to read the label because some of them contain casein. To substitute for milk in recipes, depending on the recipe, you could use broth or wine (for soup), orange or apple juice (in muffins or pancakes), or non-dairy milks such as coconut milk, almond milk, soy milk, etc. For butter substitutes, try cooking oil, nut butters, salsa, dairy-free guacamole, etc. Most margarines contain some dairy so read the labels carefully. Fleischmann's Light in little tubs is dairy free.

As for what *to* eat rather than what to avoid -- every fresh vegetable and fruit is good to eat, good for you, and comes without a complicated label to decipher. Vegetables are easy to wash and cook in the microwave. Also plain meats that are not marinated, seasoned or otherwise processed. For grains, there is rice, wild rice, corn, quinoa, and others. Check your grocery store -- if they have an organic/special diet section then you may find gluten free cereal, pasta, cookies and breads.

Best of luck to you!

Answer 2

A gluten/casein free diet can be challenging, but it gets much easier over time. I'm assuming this is for a child by your wording? The hardest part will likely be trying to keep HIM reminded of his diet as he may be tempted to cheat. Your doctor will most likely have no clue on how to get started with a GF/CF diet unless he himself has had to do it. Most doctors are pretty clueless when it comes to gluten free.

http://www.glutenfreeforum.com is a forum for people with Celiac Disease (gluten free diet for life). Many people on there are also casein intolerant or allergic. It's a very open community and there are recipes, brand names, etc. Come on over and visit us there! :)

Please, please keep in mind that gluten and casein are hiding EVERYWHERE! Rice crispies and other mainstream cereals, Quaker rice cakes, hot dogs, sausage, some rice milks, are all not safe. You will likely also need to check your health and beauty products (chap stick, shampoo, soaps, lotion, etc) as anything that goes on the body will eventually end up in the mouth. Your old toaster will be contaminated so you will probably want to either replace it or get toaster bags to use.

Good luck! The diet will get easier over time. The first few weeks are the hardest.

Answer 3

Gluten is found in wheat and wheat products. Cakes, cookies, pancakes, semolina cannot be eaten. Look at the ingredients in pasta, etc. Casein is present in milk.
Gluten- free diet is required in coeliac disease. Look for coeliac disease on the web.

Answer 4

You'll have to read ingredient labels very carefully. Even with new laws regarding allergens, it's still possible for milk and wheat proteins to be hidden in products. Talk to your doctor and dietitian for assistance on identifying these ingredients. I don't know how allergic the person is to these ingredients, but your best bet is to stick to a vegan diet.

Answer 5

Basically you are allergic to wheat and milk.

I know of a good website that gives recipes that are gluten AND milk free! It is run by a vegan who has celiac's disease.

Go to the link below:

Answer 6

http://www.gicare.com/pated/edtgs06.htm for gluten free
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/autism-diet/ forum which may help

Answer 7

Please see the webpages for more details on Celiac disease - nutritional considerations.