Where Food Meets Nourishment
Check out my new LIVE webinar course series on Celiac disease:
CEUs available for RDs/DTRs
for an updated post on back-to-school, see http://www.harriswholehealth.com/4078/
It’s great for people who know the basics but still have questions on
label reading, cross contamination, resources, etc. Or maybe there are
a few things you’ve heard and aren’t sure about. It’s also a way of
educating a significant other or family member so they can help
support you better in your GF journey!
* Celiac disease, gluten sensitivity and the importance of testing
* All you ever wanted to know about label reading
* Foods to avoid, cross contamination and hidden gluten
* Sorting out the facts from common myths
* Where to get support-local and online groups, websites, books
We’ll talk about:
This class is 2 hours and we will be making a delicious quinoa dish
The cost is $25 per person or two for $40. *
*if you have a flexible spending account (FSA), I can provide you with a receipt for the class, which you can submit for reimbursement as a health expense.
To register, click here or or email Cheryl with questions or call 571-271-8742
Coming soon:
A new class schedule will be coming soon, but if there’s a class you’re interested in, please drop me a line!
Past classes have included Gluten Free and Healthy, Baking and Cooking Gluten Free, the Art of Living Gluten free and Eating to fight inflammation.
Classes:
Nutrients on a GF diet
Local news and events
Saturday, Sept 26th 11:00-12:30
To register, see http://www.harriswholehealth.com/services The class cost is $20 per person, or bring a friend for 2 people for $35.
When people start off on a gluten free diet, step one is figuring a way to take out all the gluten, and get adjusted to this new way of living and eating. But as life starts to ease back to normal, it’s important to take the second step and eat a diet with all of the nutrients you need to feel better, allow your intestines to heal, and live well.
Years ago, studies showed that many people weren’t getting enough iron and B vitamins, so the US government decided to fortify our breads, cereals, etc. However, GF foods are considered specialty foods, and there are no laws about enrichment. Many GF foods are not fortified, so it’s not surprising that researchers have found that many people on a gluten free diet are eating less of these key nutrients than general population. People on a gluten free diet also seem to be eating less calcium, fiber and grains than recommended, especially among women.
Calcium:
Calcium is particularly important to people with Celiac disease, since osteoporosis often occurs due to intestinal damage from CD, which can cause malabsorption of calcium and Vitamin D. Also, many people with Celiac disease avoid dairy due to lactose intolerance. In a study of people on a GF diet, less than a third of the women ate the recommended amounts of calcium, although most men did get the amounts recommended. When people start off on a gluten free diet, step one is figuring a way to take out all the gluten, and get adjusted to this new way of living and eating. But as life starts to ease back to normal, it’s important to take the second step and eat a diet with all of the nutrients you need to feel better, allow your intestines to heal, and live well.
Iron:
A survey of people on a gluten free diet found that less than half of women are getting recommended amounts of iron. This is particularly important, since many people with Celiac disease are anemic before going gluten free due to the constant intestinal damage and irritation. Anemia often causes fatigue, weakness and poor concentration. Liver and organ meats are great sources of iron, but there are a variety of foods and ways of combining foods with vitamin C that can help raise iron levels, too.
Fiber:
Most Americans are getting less fiber than recommended, and getting enough fiber can be even more challenging on a gluten free diet, since many high fiber cereals, breads and bars are off limits. Fiber is best known for its help keeping people regular, but it is important in helping lower risk of heart disease and diabetes, too.
So what’s a gluten free gal (or guy) to do?
The Center for Celiac Awareness is hosting the annual Gluten Free Cooking Spree on May 1st. It’s always a good time, good food and tons of samples. It’s $50 if you register by April 15th.
Harris Whole Health offers individual sessions, family sessions and group classes to help people eat healthier and feel better! For an appointment with Cheryl Harris, Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist, please email cheryl@harriswholehealth.com or call 571-271-8742.