Healing Recipe: Gluten Free Pasta with Ricotta-Walnut Sauce

It seems like everything these days is gluten-free

For people that are gluten sensitive to people with Celiac Disease which is quite a serious medical condition that affects approximately 1 in 70 Australians. For those people that have been diagnosed with Celiac Disease it is important they adhere to a strict diet, as even the smallest amount of gluten can wreak havoc on their body, in particular, their digestive system.

Thankfully, having to avoid gluten-containing foods these days can be quite easy with many fantastic free of gluten variations on offer. For example, many supermarkets and health food stores now stock products such as quinoa, buckwheat and brown rice pasta, all excellent alternatives for the wheat (gluten) variety. If you are new to discovering substitutes, rest assured that you can still enjoy a wide variety of nutritious, healthy and delicious options while maintaining a well-balanced diet.

Most foods that are naturally gluten-free and generally the best for us. For example, fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, legumes, beans, and alternative ancient grains such as quinoa, buckwheat, sorghum and corn are all gluten-free, while also being nutrient-dense and providing many health benefits.

Avoiding foods that contain gluten and replacing them with natural nutrient-dense whole foods will allow your body to recover. You will also find yourself reaping many other rewards a healthy balanced diet has to offer.

If you suffer Celiac Disease or would like to learn more about a gluten-free diet, make an appointment today to talk to one of our qualified Holistic Nutritionists and Naturopaths. They have extensive experience with gluten-free diets and would love to help you claim back your health.

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