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Celiac Disease Sample Menus
Gluten-free foods are made from many grains and plant foods, including rice, corn, buckwheat, quinoa, soy, tapioca, and potato. Some products will have a gluten-free statement on the package.
A gluten-free meal plan does not have to be all that different from a wheat-based meal plan. There are gluten-free versions of almost all foods that are usually made from wheat. Following are some food choices you can try.
Breakfast
Whole-grain, gluten-free waffle
Maple syrup and strawberries
Low-fat milk or orange juice
Lunch
Pizza made with whole grain, gluten-free pizza crust (homemade or ready-to-eat) topped with low-fat cheese, grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, and pineapple slices
Homemade lemonade
Snack
Low-fat yogurt mixed with whole grain, gluten-free cereal
Evening Meal
Whole grain or enriched, gluten-free pasta topped with pesto and chick peas
Mixed greens salad topped with orange slices and walnuts and served with oil and vinegar dressing
Seltzer water with lime
Snack
Whole-grain, gluten-free rice crackers with hummus or low-fat cheese slices
This sample menu uses foods commonly available in grocery stores. The meals do not require the use of any specially made gluten-free foods.
Breakfast
Egg omelet made with low-fat natural cheese, such as cheddar or Monterey jack, and fresh vegetables
Rice cake (check the ingredient list to make sure it is gluten-free) topped with jam, jelly, or preserves
Orange juice
Lunch
Black bean tacos made with corn tortillas, black beans, fresh vegetables, low-fat natural cheese, and topped with fruit salsa (diced tropical fruit, lime juice, cilantro)
Seltzer water with lime
Evening Meal
Chicken and fresh vegetables stir-fried in oil and spices
Plain brown rice or plain enriched white rice
Sorbet topped with fresh fruit
Cranberry juice mixed with seltzer water
Snack
All natural yogurt mixed with blueberries or another fruit
Celiac Disease Awareness Campaign: http://celiac.nih.gov/
The Gluten-free Diet: http://celiac.nih.gov/CeliacDiseaseChart.pdf
Practice Guidelines:
Adults
http://download.journals.elsevierhealth.com/pdfs/journals/0016-5085/PIIS0016508506022268.pdf
Pediatric
http://celiachealth.org/pdf/celiac8.pdf
