Allergies and Gluten-free

Allergies Q&A Session

To learn more, join us for a physician-led Q&A session in the Kroger Marketplace Cafe, Dupont Road.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29, 2012 • 4-6PM
With Dr. Douglas Neeld, Lutheran Medical Group.

Learn more about Dr. Neeld and Lutheran Medical Group

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, approximately two percent of adults and about five percent of infants and young children in the United States suffer from food allergies. While some people are born with a particular food allergy, others can develop an allergy over time. The most common food allergies include:

• Milk
• Eggs
• Peanuts
• Tree Nuts
• Soy
• Wheat
• Fish
• Shellfish

A food allergy is simply an adverse reaction to a food's protein. These kinds of allergies occur when the body's immune system mistakenly identifies a protein as harmful. Many people outgrow allergies to milk and eggs as they grow older. However, severe allergies to foods like peanuts, certain fish and shrimp often last a lifetime.

Allergy-free Recipes:

• Cheesy Potato Casserole
• Chocolate Cake

Gluten Free Cooking Demo

A gluten-free cooking demo that's sure to get a positive reaction.
To learn more, join us for a special cooking demo with Lutheran Health Network dietitians and a Kroger chef in the Kroger Marketplace Cafe, Dupont Road. Thursday, September 20, 2012 • Time TBD

Gluten-free Recipes:

• Ground Turkey Meatloaf
• Mexican Pasta Salad

Cooking gluten-free doesn't mean sacrificing flavor. When it comes to cooking for those with food allergies, we're here for you with dozens of yummy recipes to keep 'em coming back for more. WHAT DOES "GLUTEN-FREE" MEAN? Gluten-free means that a product does not contain gluten, and has been processed in a gluten-free environment. Gluten is the protein found in wheat, rye, barley, spelt and other related grains. It's not in corn, rice, or oats — although oats may become contaminated during processing, so look for ones that are certified gluten-free. Examples of gluten-free foods include: rice, corn, potato, soy, buckwheat, most dairy products, eggs, meats, beans, fish, fruits, and vegetables. If you're just beginning a gluten-free diet, consult your physician for advice about how to avoid gluten while still eating a healthy, balanced diet.

A Lutheran Health Network Dietician can assist you in making proper food choices, answering questions and making suggestions regarding ways to prepare meals that are healthy and delicious.

Dietitians are food and nutrition experts who can separate facts from "fads" and translate the latest scientific breakthroughs into practical food choices.

Meeting Your Nutritional Needs
Do you have a medical condition that requires following a special diet? Are you confused about food labeling?  Have you heard or read something about diet or nutrition in the media and you're wondering if it applies to you?