How to Avoid Cross-Contamination with Gluten-free Baking for Celiac Disease #glutenfreerecipes

Tag your friend with Celiac disease so they can share this post. Let’s raise awareness about avoiding gluten cross-contamination!

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease which is triggered by ingesting gluten. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye.

As little as an 1/8th of a teaspoon of flour contains enough gluten to trigger the autoimmune response in someone with Celiac disease.

When that happens, the body (incorrectly) attacks its own cells – which causes damage to the small intestine and a whole slew of awful symptoms. Not to mention the overall inflammation that occurs in the body!

When your friend with Celiac disease asks if something is gluten-free, please understand how serious this is.

To make a gluten-free dish, follow these guidelines:
✔️ Check with your Celiac friend about what to do to avoid gluten
✔️ Double-check ingredients for hidden sources of gluten
✔️ Thoroughly wash pots, pans, utensils, and cutting boards
✔️ Don’t use wooden spoons or cutting boards
✔️ Avoid cooking anything with flour at the same time as your gluten-free baking
✔️ Buy a gluten-free dish instead of making it if cross-contamination is difficult to avoid

These tips are helpful for other allergies and sensitivities as well. The best thing to do is to talk directly to the person who manages their food intolerances so you can follow what works for them!

Also, please know how much it means to your loved one that you would go out of your way to make sure they feel included in your celebration. Food is more than just nutrients – it’s also about connection with people you love. ❤️

What other cross-contamination tips would you add to this list?

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Happy gluten-free living,
Dietitian Ann

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