MANAGING CELIAC DISEASE OR GLUTEN INTOLERANCE FOLLOW US @wkudietitian For more information contact: Brandi Breden, RDN, LD E: brandeana.breden@wku.edu T: 270-745-6534 Summer Spillman, RDN, LD E: summer.spillman@wku.edu
What is Gluten? Gluten is the general name for one of the proteins found in wheat, barley, and rye. Gluten-containing foods can be part of a healthful, balanced diet; however, some people may suffer from conditions that require elimination of gluten from the diet. There are three common medical conditions associated with gluten that susceptible individuals may encounter celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, and gluten intolerance. These conditions are commonly used to describe individuals with adverse physiological conditions related to gluten. It is harmful for someone with celiac disease to eat foods that contain gluten; however, a gluten-free diet is harmful to individuals that do not suffer from one of these conditions. What is Celiac Disease? Celiac disease affects 1 out of every 133 people in the United States. In people with a genetic susceptibility, celiac disease results from eating gluten, which triggers an immune response to attack the lining of the small intestine. The process may also damage other areas of the body. Damage to the small intestine interferes with absorption of nutrients and increases the risk for diseases like bone disease, anemia and intestinal cancer. Right now, the only effective treatment for celiac disease is a lifelong, gluten-free diet. What is Gluten Sensitivity? Non-celiac gluten sensitivity is used to describe people with non-specific symptoms such as nausea, abdominal cramps, or diarrhea after eating gluten. Gluten sensitivity involves an immune reaction to gluten. However, unlike celiac disease, that reaction does not involve the production of damaging antibodies that cause intestinal damage. What is Gluten Intolerance? Gluten intolerance is commonly used to describe individuals who have symptoms after eating gluten, and who may or may not have celiac disease. Similar to gluten sensitivity, these symptoms may include nausea, abdominal cramps, or diarrhea.
How can WKU Restaurant Group help? Contact one of our dietitians to gain a better understanding of what foods to eat, what foods to avoid, and how to optimize diets. All resident students with serious questions are encouraged to speak with a manager or the executive chef in Fresh Food Company. All are familiar with food preparation, handling techniques, ingredients of all items served, and dining at WKU. Who else can help? Brandi Breden RDN, LD E: brandeana.breden@wku.edu Summer Spillman, RDN, LD E: summer.spillman@wku.edu P: (270)745-6531 For more assistance, contact the Student Accessibility Resource Center (SARC) to coordinate services and accomodations for students with documented disabilites. This could include reviewing disability documentation, meeting with students to determine appropriate accomodations, and partnering with other areas on campus to implement these accommodations. Even More Resources Student Accessibility Resource Center Downing Student Union 1074 E: sarc.connect@wku.edu P: (270)745-3030 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology www.aaaai.org Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics www.eatright.org Gluten Intolerance Group www.gluten.net WKU Dietitian www.wku.edu/wholesomewku QUICK TIP: Gluten-free diets are typically low in fiber. To boost your dietary fiber, eat plenty of the following foods: Vegetables Fruits Nuts Seeds Brown Rice Wild Rice Oats Buckwheat Garbanzo Beans Edamame Lentils Kidney Beans Amaranth
Beef or Vegan Burger Gluten-Free Bun on request Everything is gluten-free except for tortillas All smoothies, boosters, and white rice seasonings Meals can be prepared in the morning, before the wraps are out, to avoid risk of cross-contamination Call the manager at (270)303-7049 Salads with no croutons or pita points Grilled Chicken Tenders Fresh Seasonal Fruit Hummus and Veggie Plate (substitute more veggies for pita bread) Hilltopper Scrambler without toast Double Play Omelet without toast Cottage Cheese Black Bean Burger (no bun) Corn tortillas and corn chips Beef, Chicken, and Rice fixings Special assembly upon request to avoid crosscontamination Greens + Grains: any of the Power Greens, + Quinoa Tabbouleh; Add grilled chicken Spreads: hummus, cumin scallion hummus, tzatziki Toppings: kalamata olives, crumbles feta, chickpea chermoula salad, tomato cucumber salad, banana peppers Dressings: lemon garlic, herb (use these vinaigerettes to be safe) Breads: bread, hamburger buns, wraps, and corn tortillas Pizza crust: Gluten-free crust upon order Grains: brown rice, quinoa Pasta: Rotini Soups: All made with a gluten-free base Cereal: Chex, rice crispies Fried Chicken: made with rice flour Toast: Specific toaster for gluten-free bread Beans: available daily Salad Bar: croutons and nuts are separated from salad bar Dressings: Ken s dressings are mostly gluten-free, use vinegar and oil to be safe Fruit: always available *Simple Selections Station: gluten and wheat free
Hilltopper Chef Salad Dressings: most are gluten-free, use vinegar and oil to be safe Topper Side Salad (no croutons) Fresh Fruit Honey Bacon Kettle Chips Topper Steak Fries Sweet Potato Fries Baked Potato Potato Skin Overload Veggie Platter (no toast) Topper Burger (no bun) Omelette- Plain (with American cheese, Swiss cheese, pepperjack cheese, tomatoes, fajita blend, ham, red onions, sausage crumbles, bacon crumbles, chicken sausage) Pecan Cranberry Salad with Dressing Fruit Cup Yogurt Parfait French Fries Potato Rounds Chocolate Milkshake Maple Bacon Milkshake Vanilla Milkshake Mango Smoothie Strawberry Smoothie Sauces: sweet and spicy bbq Seasonings: redfish blackened seasoning Secret Menu: can sub any bun for lettuce wrap Baby Back Ribs: honey chipotle bbq, house bbq, original bbq, texas dry rub Bacon Burger w/o bun and w/o sauce Guacamole Burger w/o bun Oldtimer Burger w/o bun Sunrise Burger w/o bun Ultimate Bacon Burger w/o bun Fajitas: grilled shrimp, grilled chicken, grilled steak, prime rib (add fajita toppings and white queso) Corn Tortillas Side Rice Side Beans Bone- in Buffalo Wings (Buffalo, Smoked, Honey Chipotle) Bottomless Tostadas Chips Fresh Guacamole and Chips Loaded White Queso w/chips Texas Cheese Fries White Spinach Queso and Chips Chipotle Chicken Bowl Margarita Chicken Bowl Grilled Chicken Dippers Side Corn on the Cob Side Fresh Pineapple Side Homestyle Fries Side Mandarin Oranges Side Mashed Potatoes (no gravy) Side Steamed Broccoli 6 oz Sirloin w/grilled Avocado Ancho Salmon Grilled Chicken Salad Margarita Grilled Chicken Carribean Salad Fresco Salad All Salad Dressings Southwest Chicken Soup
Gluten free pasta is offered daily Add any meat (excuding meatballs) and vegetables to pasta Brown Steamed Rice White Steamed Rice Sweet and Sour Sauce Chili Sauce Hot Mustard Plum Sauce Turkey and Cheddar Deli (no bread) Ham and Swiss Deli (no bread) All Chips Redskin Potato Salad Ceasar Salad No Dressing Fruit Cup Chewy Marshmallow Bar All drinks (except Blended Snickerdoodle and Blended Brownie) Gluten Free Brownie All Beverages Except: Caramel Macchiato, Maple Macchiato, Hot Chocolate with Caramel, Caramel Frappaccinos Gluten-Free Breakfast Sandwich Ceasar Salad, no croutons House salad, no croutons Broccoli Cheese Soup Tomato Basil Soup *dressings are typically GF, go without to be safe
Biscuits Gluten Free Bread All meat, seafood and poultry with the exception of: t eriyaki chicken strips, meatballs and marinara, chicken enchilada, falafel, seafood sensation, veggie patty and vegan patty All Cheese All Condiments and Dressings All Vegetables Black Bean Soup Broccoli and Cheddar Soup Chicken Tortilla Soup Tomato Basil Soup Gluten Free Brownie Croissant