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Eat out or eat in without fear if you are gluten intolerant
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Mar-11-2011
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Gluten intolerance affects 1 in 133 people in the United States, according to the Gluten Intolerance Group of North America. Gluten intolerance is not a food allergy, but it may cause similar symptoms. Symptoms of gluten intolerance include bloating, diarrhea, weight loss, anemia, chronic fatigue, muscle cramps, etc.
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Gluten intolerance affects 1 in 133 people in the United States, according to the Gluten Intolerance Group of North America . Gluten intolerance is not a food allergy, but it may cause similar symptoms. Symptoms of gluten intolerance include bloating, diarrhea, weight loss, anemia, chronic fatigue, muscle cramps, etc.
Eliminating gluten from the diet is the easiest and currently the only way to treat gluten intolerance. If untreated, gluten intolerance can cause malnutrition and even cancer.
The good news is that you can eliminate gluten from your diet and still eat a balanced diet. A dietitian can help.
And so too can a gluten-free menu if you are dining out.
Many restaurants now have gluten-free menu options.
For example, one of the most famous seafood restaurants in New England has the following gluten-free menu options. Except for clam cakes, onion rings and sandwiches all menu items at this Gluten-Free Restaurant (Massachusetts) can safely be ordered by the gluten intolerant.
• FRIED PLATES: Fried Clams . . . Clam Strips . . . Fried Lobster Tails . . . Jumbo Shrimp . . . Sea Scallops . . . Baby/Popcorn Shrimp . . . Haddock Plate . . . Chicken Finger Plate . . . and "Down River" Combo.
• FAMILY STYLE BOXES: Fries . . . Clams . . . Clam Strips . . . Jumbo Shrimp . . . Baby Shrimp . . . Sea Scallops . . . and Chicken Fingers.
• SIDE DISHES: Clam Chowder . . . Homemade Coleslaw . . . Corn on the Cob . . . and Clamcakes.
• KID'S MENU: Clam Strips Boat . . . Baby/Popcorn Shrimp Boat . . . Chicken Fingers Boat . . . Haddock Boat . . . Hot Dog Boat . . . and Grilled Cheese.
The gluten intolerant are also advised to read the labels on packaged foods . . . check for warning statements on them . . . buy “Gluten-Free” packaged foods . . . check the ingredients . . . avoid foods sold at a bakery, butchery, deli or salad bar . . . ask the restaurant's order taker for a list of gluten-free foods if they are not a Gluten-Free Restaurant (Massachusetts) . . . and avoid buffets.
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