55 | Celiac Disease and the Gluten-Free Diet

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A gluten-free diet is the definitive treatment for patients with celiac disease, but it's not so easy to follow. Patients might ask you, "What foods can I eat?", "What can't I eat?", "Will a breadcrumb harm me?", "Do I have to eat like this forever?", "Should I take any vitamins?" Today I'm joined by Selena Devries, a Registered Dietitian specializing in celiac disease, to help us understand the gluten-free diet, the importance of preventing cross-contamination, and the critical role of targeted supplementation.
Key Takeaways:

• Understanding Cross-Contamination: Learn about common cross-contamination hotspots and practical ways to prevent them in both home and social settings. Discover the truth about kitchen equipment and whether you need to replace everything for a celiac-safe environment.
• Importance of Personalized Supplementation: Identify which vitamins and minerals are most commonly deficient in celiac patients and the importance of personalized blood work for tailored supplementation.
• Crumb Myth Debunked: Understand why a single crumb of gluten is unlikely to cause harm and how to communicate this effectively to both patients and their families.

Resources:
Newsletter Sign-Up: Exam Room Nutrition Newsletter
Selena on Instagram: Celiac Dietitian on Instagram
Celiac Now Resources: CeliacNow.org
Beyond Celiac: BeyondCeliac.org

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