I am celiac. First aid, what to do next.

If you have just learned that you or someone close to you has celiac disease, you probably have many questions. How will it affect you or how you will live? What should you eliminate from your diet? Will you never enjoy your favorite treats again? These questions are completely natural, and even if it seems like the end of the world for your taste buds right now, it's not at all.

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease, so even if gluten doesn't seem to cause you any problems at first, it shouldn't be taken lightly. If you expect it to cause grazing problems, it might not. Symptoms of celiac disease include weakened immunity, reduced iron and calcium levels, acne problems and even depression. Gluten is composed of proteins found primarily in cereals, barley, wheat, rye and oats. It finds its application mainly during baking, when it gives the dough the necessary flexibility. It is important to pay attention to even minimal amounts of gluten in the diet, because even a small amount can cause problems that may not be visible at first glance. At the time when the body should fight against possible viruses, it starts fighting exclusively against gluten, which can result in a cold or flu. You may be surprised by the fact that gluten is not only found in baked goods, pasta or biscuits. You can also find traces of gluten in semi-finished products and products that are produced in the same factory as regular gluten foods. It is important to focus on the composition of e.g. frozen fries, croquettes, ice cream, even ketchup or mustard, but also cosmetics. It is ideal to carefully read the composition of each semi-finished product or finished product that is not marked as GLUTEN FREE.

The times when celiacs were limited in their diet are long gone. You will find many products on the market that look and taste like "gluten" and yet are gluten free. However, the biggest change can be felt primarily in the home preparation of food. It is no longer necessary to try single-type flours, which suits which recipe better. Today in stores you can find pre-prepared gluten-free flour mixes that will make your daily meal preparation easier. Since their composition is already tested and best adjusted for the chosen type of food, you can count on the fact that the end result will be indistinguishable from a traditional gluten recipe, if not even better.

You can find gluten-free products in almost every large or small grocery store. Considering that celiac disease is a medical diagnosis, you are entitled to reimbursement of part of the costs of gluten-free food from the health insurance company. All you have to do is select the foods you are interested in from the prescription food list (you can find it on the Internet as "Gluten-free prescription food list"). You visit your doctor and he prescribes them. It is best if you remember the prescription codes, as your doctor may not have an updated list of them. In conclusion, you just need to visit the pharmacy and choose your products. The only drawback is the limitation of intake to a maximum of 10 kg per month depending on the age category, it is up to you whether it will be pure flour mixtures or finished products. There is also a limit for gluten-free semolina and breadcrumbs for 1-2 packages.

Some "first aid" tips?

If you are looking for products that will make it easier for you to start a gluten-free life, we recommend Liana gluten-free flour mixes .

BREAD

The very first gluten food that you will probably miss is bread . Soft, fluffy and with a crispy crust. Conjure up exactly that with our BREAD MIX WHITE , which the doctor will prescribe for you with CODE D1030 and your max. €0.68 . Pensioners and ZŤP card holders from January 1, 2022 have even more favorable payments.

If you prefer dark bread , BREAD MIX DARK WITH BUCKWHEAT with CODE D1031 and a surcharge of max. €0.95 .

CONES, BUNS

Were rolls your favorite pastry? For this delicacy, we have ROLLS MIX for you, which is already approved From 1.4.2022, available on prescription with code D1280 and an additional payment of max. €0.39 .

YOURDED CAKES

Desserts and main dishes prepared from sourdough are also an integral part of Slovak cuisine. No problem in a gluten-free diet. With BAKERY MIX, conjure up fluffy sourdough as you remember from your grandmother. The bakery mix contains psyllium and bamboo fibers, which guarantee a soft gluten-free dough. Therefore, write down the CODE D0973 , you will need up to €1.57 for the additional payment.

PASTA AND FLOUR DISHES

Even with ordinary semi-finished products, we know that nothing compares to home-made pasta , piroha , halushki or lokši , so your pantry must not miss UNIVERSAL MIX , with which you will not have to rely on frozen semi-finished products for who knows how long. With CODE D1029, you also get an extra favorable supplement, which is only up to €0.33 per 1kg. Few people don't love sweets, and you don't have to give up this little vice either.

COOKIES, CAKES, CAKES

In order to regularly treat yourself to a well-deserved reward, you need to always have CAKE MIX LIANA on hand for sponge cakes , short cakes , cookies and wreaths . It is available in pharmacies with CODE D0976 with an additional charge of €2.12 .

GINGERBREAD and HONEYBREAD

We recommend that you also remember the CODE D0977 , under which you can find the FINE MIX LIANA gluten-free flour mixture for gingerbread and gingerbread with an additional charge of €2.66 , which you can use not only for Christmas, but also throughout the year. If you have exhausted your permitted limits at pharmacies, or you do not belong to the group entitled to a prescription, you can also find all our gluten-free flour mixtures in our e-shop www.liana.sk and at the sales counters of selected Tesco and Kaufland chains. In stores, they are usually marked with a crossed wheat ear in the places designated for gluten-free foods.

You've filled your pantry, but what next? We offer you a number of basic and more demanding recipes at www.liana.sk , which we baked and tasted in our Liana kitchen, as well as recipes of our satisfied customers. If you want to play it safe, the video recipes in our YouTube channel LIANA - QUALITY IN THE KITCHEN will help you, where you can see the preparation process and the final result: its consistency and color. Unfortunately, we can't convey the taste, but we always appreciate your kind feedback.

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