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		<title>Tips For Cooking For Children And A Gluten Free Diet</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 21:25:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Monica Potter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every kid loves going to birthday parties and enjoying cake and ice cream. They also love junk food and the sorts. For children and a gluten free diet though, this is rather hard. It is hard on everyone who is around the child and has to cook for him or her. Here we have found a few tips for those who have to cook for children like this as well as other tips for those who have to deal with this when they might not understand everything there is to know.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Every kid loves going to birthday parties and enjoying cake and ice cream. They also love junk food and the sorts. For children and a gluten free diet though, this is rather hard. It is hard on everyone who is around the child and has to cook for him or her. Here we have found a few tips for those who have to cook for children like this as well as other tips for those who have to deal with this when they might not understand everything there is to know.</p>
<p>The first thing that you need to remember is that children know when they are different. It might be a slight difference, but any difference can make a child feel out of place. This is especially true when they do not know what is going on. That is why you as the parent needs to educate them. You need to teach them about the foods that they can consume and the ones that they need to stay away from.</p>
<p>When you are cooking for a child that needs to have a gluten free diet, you need to plan your meals ahead of time. Just like when you cook for any ordinary child you need to make sure that you have all the ingredients. Now, you might think this is easy, but when you look at the list of things that these children cannot have, then you are in for a rude awakening.</p>
<p>When you have the talk with your child, you need to consider their age. It might be harder for a younger child to fully understand. The specialists all say it is perfectly normal to get the help of visuals to help you explain to your child. When you do this, they can understand a whole lot more.</p>
<p>The best way to treat children like this is to make the things that they like. Just find a way to make it gluten free. Some of the more easier dishes that they like to eat are spaghetti and things of that nature. They will find that if they cannot eat the foods of other children, then there really is a difference.</p>
<p>So, what foods can you give your child to help them to transition to this sort of eating a lot easier? There are some foods that are known to make kids happy and be the food of choice that you can make. These are foods such as spaghetti, macaroni and cheese, and cookies as this will help them to feel normal.</p>
<p>The thing to remember is that if everyone else is eating something around the child, then you need to make it fair. Find a way to make it gluten free so that the child can eat it too. They already know that something is different. There is no need to make it worse for them. You can even allow them to help you make it.</p>
<p>When you do these things, you help your child all the way around. A child is very vulnerable at that age. Any age as a child can be vulnerable. When you throw in a different diet into the mix that makes them stand out it can be very hard. Allowing the child to help make his or her own meal as well as giving them a card for those who might not know of their condition can help them steer away from gluten.</p>
<p>GFCS has tons of gluten free resources, including info on a <a href="http://www.glutenfreecookingschool.com/archives/starting-a-gluten-free-diet-free-menu-plan/">gluten free diet 7 day plan</a>.</p>
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		<title>Learning About Gluten Free Cooking</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:07:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wendy Mackerson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A disorder in the digestive system that affects children and adults is celiac disease. Any food that contains gluten will damage the small intestine and it interferes with the absorption of the nutrients in the food. The protein in the certain grains is disastrous to a person's condition. Gluten in the smallest form can cause health problems. Gluten is found in barley, wheat, and rye and someone living with celiac disease cannot eat foods containing those ingredients. They will have to learn gluten free cooking and begin new eating habits.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A disorder in the digestive system that affects children and adults is celiac disease. Any food that contains gluten will damage the small intestine and it interferes with the absorption of the nutrients in the food. The protein in the certain grains is disastrous to a person's condition. Gluten in the smallest form can cause health problems. Gluten is found in barley, wheat, and rye and someone living with celiac disease cannot eat foods containing those ingredients. They will have to learn gluten free cooking and begin new eating habits.</p>
<p>Celiac disease is hard to diagnose. In some cases, symptoms of the condition may never surface, other cases symptoms may surface because of a pregnancy or surgery. Cases have gone undiagnosed because the symptoms are not noticeable. Sometimes a family member was diagnosed because their condition was severe then other members of the family can be tested because it is genetically inherited. If you have been diagnosed, it is time to change your eating style.</p>
<p>If your doctor diagnosed you with this condition, they also told you to change your eating habits. There are certain foods that need to be avoided which include breads, pizza, cakes and much more. However, once you have some time in gluten free cooking under your belt, it is become easier and easier that you won't be bothered by the change.</p>
<p>Getting ready to change your diet may seem a bit troubling, you may think that there is nothing for you to eat anymore. This is simply not just true, once you get the hang of things gluten free cooking will be no big deal. Keeping it simple is the best way to cook gluten free foods.</p>
<p>Try learning what you can about the safe and unsafe grains and starches if you have this condition. No gluten will help your body heal, so your alternative is substituting grains that are gluten free for the wheat, rye and barley. It is suggested to keep some gluten-free baking and pancake mix in your home. Flour blend is simple to prepare when making meals. It can be used to thicken sauces and soups, use it to make pizza and bread.</p>
<p>Someone with celiac disease should look at food labels at the grocery stores to make sure there is no gluten. They should also stay away from any food that is processed. Contacting the manufacturer of a product that you are unsure is gluten free is also a good idea.</p>
<p>Another idea for someone who has this condition and is trying to learn about gluten free cooking and is in need for some good recipes, is to locate a gluten free cookbook. Your local library should have some books or go online for some recipes on reputable websites.</p>
<p>Having celiac is not a life-changing condition. You are just substituting one ingredient for another. There may be fewer selections when eating at a restaurant but there will be selections and you will just choose from that menu. As soon as you stop eating gluten, your body starts to heal and changing to gluten free cooking is worth the results.</p>
<p>Visit our site for free information on a <a href="http://www.glutenfreecookingschool.com/archives/gluten-free-all-purpose-flour-mix/">gluten free ap flour mix</a>.</p>
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