23 Aug Gluten Free | Casein Free Diet For Healthy Kids
The gluten free, casein free (GFCF) diet has been shown to be helpful for individuals with allergies to these particular foods and specifically in the management of autistic spectrum disorder (ASD). Proteins found in grain and dairy products, known as gluten and casein respectively, are believed to be poorly broken down in the digestive tracts in some people. When these proteins are not digested properly they can be absorbed intact into blood circulation. These proteins can affect the brain by crossing the blood-brain barrier and binding to opioid receptors. This can affect mood, concentration, mental performance and pain tolerance (i.e. in autistic children this will increase their pain threshold).
Research has shown significant improvement in several conditions, including schizophrenia and autism, following a GFCF diet. In a survey of over 3500 parents of autistic children, it was reported that 70% found a GFCF diet improved behavior, eye contact and socialisation, concentration and learning. It is recommended to follow the GFCF diet strictly for at least 6 months to assess the benefit of this diet. Below is a list of foods containing gluten and casein that are suggested to avoid, plus a list of alternative GFCF choices.
Grains and Legumes
Allowed
- Amaranth
- Basmati Rice
- Beans
- Brown Rice
- Buckwheat
- Chickpeas
- Lentils
- Millet
- Pea
- Quinoa
- Wild Rice
- Flour: any flour made from the above sources.
Avoid
- Baked Beans unless gluten free
- Flours: Wheat flour, wholemeal flour, bakers flour, semolina, barley, rye (avoid battered or crumbed food)
- Wheat including durum, semolina, triticale, rye, barley, bulgur, couscous and oats
Pasta
Allowed
- Buckwheat noodles
- Rice noodles
- Vegetable, corn, spinach, legume or quinoa pasta
Avoid
- Durum wheat pasta (spaghetti, macaroni etc.)
- Egg noodles
- Hokkein noodles
- Barley pasta
- Spelt pasta
- Kamut pasta
Breads and Cereals
Allowed
- Gluten free breads based on buckwheat, corn, rice, chickpea flour or other nongluten containing flours.
- Gluten free muesli, homemade muesli made from a combination of: brown rice flakes, millet flakes, organic cornflakes, puffed corn, puffed rice, raw nuts & seeds, shredded coconut
- Puffed quinoa
Avoid
- Breakfast Bars
- Burritos
- Cereals containing sugar
- Wheat breads – wholegrain, white bread, rye bread, oat bread, barley bread, pumpernickel bread.
Crackers
Allowed
- Rice cakes
- Corn cakes
- Gluten free products
Avoid
- Wheat crackers
- Bran biscuits
- Ryvita crackers
- Oatcakes
Condiments
Allowed
- Bouillon stock powder
- Sesame salt
- Tamari (check label)
- Mustard seeds
- Fresh dried herbs & spices
- Apple cider vinegar
Avoid
- Gravy mixes, seasonings & rubs
- Hydrolysed vegetable protein
- Malt
- Malt vinegar
- Modified starch
- Mustard pickles
- Soy sauce
- Texturised vegetable protein
- Vegemite
Desserts
Allowed
- Fruit
- Nuts
- Dried fruits (avoid sulphites code 220)
Avoid
- Cakes
- Chocolate
- Commercial biscuits, cookies, cakes, scones
- Pastries
- Flavoured or frozen Yoghurts
- Fried foods
- Fruit Juices
- Ice Cream
- Liquorice
- Potato chips
- Processed cheeses & creams
- Lollies
- Soft drinks
Dairy
Allowed
- Almond milk
- Soy milk and yogurt
- Rice milk
- Non-dairy cheese
Avoid
- Cow’s milk
- Goat’s milk
- Butter
- Cheese
- Sour cream Yogurt
- Ice cream
- Margarine
- Soy cheese
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