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Lara Field, MS, RD, LDN is a pediatric dietitian who owns a private nutrition consulting practice called FEED - Forming Early Eating Decisions in Chicago.

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Diagnosed with Celiac Disease? Follow these steps first…

May 27, 2010 · Posted in Ask A Dietitian, Food Allergy Basics, Gluten-Free · Comments Off 

When starting out on a new diet, not just a gluten-free diet, it is important to assess your inventory. Determine foods appropriate to choose, and those to avoid.

Gluten Free Grains

March 2, 2010 · Posted in Ask A Dietitian, Gluten-Free · Comments Off 

Following a gluten free diet can be quite challenging at first. It may be difficult to know which foods are gluten free and which are not. Many foods and grains are naturally gluten free. For those with Celiac disease, gluten allergies or wheat allergies, here are some gluten free grains you want to be familiar ..more

Whole Grains and the Gluten Free Diet

November 23, 2009 · Posted in Ask A Dietitian, Food Allergy Basics, Gluten-Free · Comments Off 

Can you still be Whole without the Wheat? asks Lara Field, MS, RD, LDN. Read her article below for the answers and tips she shares with our readers. Let the whole grains reign, make half of your grains whole, make sure ingredient lists include the word “whole”. These are some of the catchy statements promoting ..more

Top 10 Superfoods For Celiacs

November 5, 2009 · Posted in Ask A Dietitian, Gluten-Free · Comments Off 

When we think about a gluten-free diet, many people mistakenly name rice, potatoes, or corn as good substitute grains for wheat.  For people with food allergies or gluten sensitivities, there are many other alternative starches such as quinoa and buckwheat that are higher in protein, vitamins and fiber that would be better choices.  Our typical ..more

Gluten Free Dip – Recipe

November 5, 2009 · Posted in Appetizer, Gluten-Free · Comments Off 

Enjoy this gluten free Roasted Red Pepper Dip at your next dinner party or impress your guests for the holiday season and offer to bring this to a party you are attending. If you bring it with some gluten free breadsticks or sliced vegetables, you’ll know that you have something delicious and safe to enjoy. ..more

Gluten Free Banana Chocolate Oat Bars

November 5, 2009 · Posted in Dessert, Gluten free recipes, Gluten-Free · Comments Off 

This recipe was provided by Lara Field, a Chicago Dietitian. Enjoy making this special treat with your kids. Gluten free living has never tasted better! 2 cups gluten-free baking mix (choose one with whole grains) 2 cup pure, uncontaminated oats 1 tablespoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature, creamed with ..more

Tips for leading a gluten-free life

October 6, 2009 · Posted in Food Allergy Basics, gluten-learn-more · Comments Off 

There is quite a wealth of sites providing excellent information regarding living a gluten-free life. Here are three of our favorites: The University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center – www.celiacdisease.net Ten recommendations for living gluten free – examiner.com, Clara Ogren The Gluten Free Diet – Learning to Cope – celiacdisease.about.com, Nancy Lapid Have a suggestion ..more

Possible hidden sources of gluten

October 5, 2009 · Posted in Food Allergy Basics, gluten-learn-more · Comments Off 

Arts and crafts (i.e. papier-mâché products like piñatas) Cosmetics Falafel Flour Gelatinous starch Hair care products Hog dogs (wheat is an ingredient in some brands) Hydrolyzed plant protein Ice cream (i.e. cookie dough ice cream) Imitation meat and seafood products Meat, fish and poultry (ham, self basting turkeys, etc.) Medications Pet food Pie fillings Play ..more

What is gluten intolerance?

October 5, 2009 · Posted in Food Allergy Basics, gluten-learn-more · Comments Off 

In a general sense, gluten is the general name to describe the storage proteins, or prolamins, found in wheat (gliadin), rye (hordein), barley (secalin) and derivatives of these grains.  Celiac disease (aka: gluten intolerance, gluten-sensitive enteropathy or celiac sprue) is an autoimmune disorder, which means the body “attacks itself” rather than attacking a foreign substance ..more

Gluten Websites We Like

October 5, 2009 · Posted in Food Allergy Basics, gluten-learn-more · Comments Off 

One of the most comprehensive and exhaustive lists of alternative names for gluten or ingredients considered unsafe for anyone with celiac disease issue is produced by Scott Adams of Celiac.com. Many thanks to Scott for providing such an invaluable resource. Scott Adams (Celiac.com) Unsafe Gluten Free Food List (Unsafe Ingredients) Have a suggestion for this ..more

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