What is celiac disease and gluten intolerance? Celiac disease an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in the intestines whenever gluten is consumed. Kim Knipe, RD LDN, Coordinator of Community Nutrition and Outreach at Penn Medicine, Chester County Hospital, told us more about this disease to help decode the lifestyle and navigate the local dining landscape.
Juicing might be the surest way to avoid gluten, and the trend has really taken off over the past year. We talked with Kim Knipe, Coordinator of Community Nutrition and Outreach at Penn Medicine, Chester County Hospital, who gave us the skinny on this health craze.
Gluten-free lentil loaf from Chefanti Pros: Increased intake of natural, healthy foods help to purge toxins and refresh our systems. Juicing and/or eating lots of fruits and veggies can help you stay healthy and lose weight. Cons: When fruits and vegetables are juiced, the fiber is removed; fiber is important for maintaining a healthy digestive system and keeping you full after a meal. Juices may contain more sugar than you realize and those extra calories can add up.
While gluten is harmful to those with celiac disease or other gluten intolerances, it is perfectly safe for the rest of the population.
“For those diagnosed with celiac disease it is imperative that they live a gluten-free life to prevent damage to their small intestines as well as prevent malabsorption of nutrients, severe weight loss, and risk for more serious diseases. While gluten is harmful to those with celiac disease or other gluten intolerances it is perfectly safe for the rest of the population,” Knipe says.
Gluten-free eating is NOT a trend. Some people may choose to live a gluten-free lifestyle but Knipe weighs in on this. “There is no evidence to support a healthy adult without a gluten intolerance or diagnosis of celiac disease to remove gluten from their diets. Removing gluten often removes many of the whole grains in a person’s diet and
Juiced veggie benefits: Celery Juice Low calorie, fat free, cholesterol free and low in sodium. Lots of vitamin A and C. Can also be calming and aids in digestion. Beet Juice Fat free, cholesterol free and low in sodium. Great source of vitamin C, iron, magnesium and folate. The vibrant color comes from a pigment called betalain, an antioxidant that has anti-inflammatory properties and aids in detoxification. A heads-up, though: beet juice may cause both your stool and urine to turn red! Carrots Low calorie, fat free, cholesterol free and low in sodium. Excellent source of vitamin A and C. Kale Low calorie, fat free, cholesterol free and low sodium. Full of vitamin C and A, calcium and potassium. Kale, as with broccoli and other brassicas, contains sulforaphane, a chemical with potent anti-cancer properties. Where to get your fix? Baco Taco, West Chester’s juice and taco bar, offers up Just Beet It, a tasty concoction of beet, celery and apple juice with ginger and lemon. Or, try their Mean Greens, which is a blend of kale, apple, cucumber and celery juices with ginger and lime; both are $5. Try their Naked Carrot or their namesake Baco, which mixes their juiced carrot with fresh orange juice and ginger; both are $4.
Salmon from Landmark Americana’s extensive GF menu
Juice Boost, new to West Chester, is a home-delivery and pick-up juice business offering a variety of options including Lots O Energy, a recipe of red apple, beets, red pepper and carrot for $5.50. You can mix and match your juices, too, to find the right combination for you. Email them for samples and services at juiceboostwc@gmail.com.
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