Dairy Who!

So I like many have had to deal with the damaging effects of not knowing that I was suffering from Celiac Disease for many years.  This absence of knowledge led to many medical problems including a very severe lactose problem.  This problem was so bad that it was something that affected many  areas in my body including my heart.  Now it is safe to say that I have been clean and sober from gluten for a little over a year and a half and I am starting to see the positive results of changing my diet and sticking with it.  As a result, my dairy issue has started to dissipate and heal itself.  For many of us gluten allergy and lactose intolerance go hand and hand, but I'm here to attest that there is hope for us all if you just have a little patience.  Thanks...

Feeling lactose intolerant?

Listen, if you feel lactose intolerant you might consider the root cause of this discomfort.  Before I even new about the Gluten allergy or Celiac disease I began to suffer from Lactose intolerance.  When I discovered this I was relieved and could treat my intolerance with Lactose chewables and avoiding any dairy heavy foods.  As I lived on feeling like I had fixed the problem I began to realize that there was a more underlying condition as many more health related problems were occurring at the time.  In my search to get healthier I discovered that Gluten could cause enough damage to my body that it may be the cause a lactose enzyme deficiency.  As a result, I explored the disease and was tested and found to have the allergy.   Many believe that this lactose intolerance is temporary.  That Lactose intolerance associated with Celiac disease ceases after the sufferer has been on a gluten-free diet long enough for the villi to recover.  The villi are defined as the microscopic finger-like projections that line the inner wall of the small intestine. (Singular: villus.) After food passes from the stomach into the small intestine, nutrients in the food are absorbed into the body through the villi. Every person has millions of villi in their intestines.  The villi is also how the naturally made lactose enzyme is released into the body.  When the Gluten passes into the body a Celiac response would be to fight this thus damaging the villi.  This is said to be an auto-immune reaction to the substance.   If too much damage is done to the villi they will not be able to release the enzyme or absorb the nutrients of food fully.  As a result, there is hope for us all who suffer to regain their natural lactose and enjoy dairy once again.  The longer it took for you to discover your allergy to gluten the longer it may take to heal, but have faith as all it takes is time and patients.

Pizza and Betty Crocker?

We all love pizza and if you have a gluten allergy then you know this is hard to master.  Came across a few recipes with a Betty Crocker recipe.  This is there take on a Gluten Free Tomato and Mozzarella Pizza.  Try it for yourself.  

Ingredients

1     container Pillsbury® Gluten Free refrigerated pizza crust dough

1/2   cup gluten-free pizza sauce

1   cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)

1   medium plum (Roma) tomato, thinly sliced

1/4   cup fresh basil leaves 

 

 

 Directions

• 1 Heat oven to 400°F. Grease cookie sheet and hands. Press dough into 11-inch round on cookie sheet.
• 2 Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until edge is beginning to brown. Spread with pizza sauce to within 1/2 inch of edge. Top with cheese and tomato.
• 3 Bake 8 to 10 minutes longer or until crust is deep golden brown and cheese is melted. Top with basil leaves. Cool 5 minutes before serving

 

 

For more choices and information click link  http://www.bettycrocker.com/Menus-Holidays-Parties/MHPLibrary/Everyday-Meals/Bettys-Best-Gluten-Free-Pizzas?nicam1=Pizza&nichn1=GOOGLE&nipkw1=gluten%20free%20pizza%20recipe&niseg1=GeneralPizza&nicreatID1=32137992244

 

Got Gluten?

Get Tested!  Don't feel healthy then get tested for a gluten allergy.  Having celiac disease is treatable and you can help improve your health if you just change your diet.  More to come.