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Celiac.com 10/30/2020 - Over the last couple of years the ketogenic, or "keto diet" has really taken off, and for good reason. It's a diet that is lower in carbs (the aim is to keep them under 25g a day), higher in “good” fats, with a moderate amount of protein. Kbosh Artisan is a food company that has tapped into this popular diet by creating an amazing assortment of specialty gluten-free keto crusts that cover every occasion, including the following varieties, and each packages contains two crusts: Cauliflower Keto Crust: Pizzas & Lots More Zucchini Keto Crust: Pizza, Low Carb Snacks & More Italian Spinach Keto Crust: Pizzas, Wraps, Breakfast Broccoli Keto Crust: Pizzas, Wraps & More Mexi Zucchini Keto Crust Kale Keto Crust: Pizza, Wraps, Lots More Dessert Cauliflower Keto Crust Chocolate Zucchini Keto Crust Pumpkin Zucchini Keto Crust For this review we tried their Cauliflower Keto Crust to make two low carb, gluten-free margherita pizzas, and their Pumpkin Zucchini Keto Crust to make a gluten-free, low carb pumpkin pie. Kbosh recommends leaving their crusts in the freezer until you use them, and ours thawed out in direct sunlight in only about 30 minutes. Each crust was simple to remove from the package and did not break or fall apart. For the pizzas we oiled a baking pan and laid the Cauliflower Crusts on it, and then added tomato sauce, cheese and basil. We used a small skillet to make our pumpkin pie, and after oiling it we laid the Pumpkin Zucchini crust inside, and then poured in our pumpkin pie mixture. It took only around 15 minutes at 450F to bake the pizzas, and the results were amazing! I was really surprised how great they tasted, and the texture of the crust was perfect—a bit chewy with a nice light taste. We left the pumpkin pie in the over at 350F for an additional 25 minutes after we removed the pizzas, and it also came out amazingly well. The crust was light and crispy tasting, just like you would expect from a pumpkin pie crust. We give two thumbs up to Kbosh's Artisan Keto Crusts, which offer everyone a convenient way to enter the world of keto dieting while also staying gluten-free. Visit their site for more info.

Celiac.com 01/14/2020 - Gluten-free diets and ketogenic, or "keto", diets are different diets with different goals. The keto diet is a weight loss diet that focuses consuming only high-fat, moderate-protein and low-carbohydrate foods, ideally keeping your daily carbs intake under 25 grams per day. The goal of a gluten-free diet is to avoid consuming gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. Many people on a gluten-free diet have celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity, and must follow the diet for medical reasons. Other folks avoid gluten because they believe it offers other health benefits or helps them to lose weight. There's no hard evidence of the last two beliefs. Even though keto and gluten-free diets are different, there is some overlap in foods that belong to both diets. Many Keto Foods are Naturally Gluten-Free Not all gluten-free foods are keto friendly. Not all keto foods are gluten-free. However, as we recently pointed out, the keto diet is largely naturally gluten-free, or can easily be made gluten-free, so people with celiac disease can easily go keto. Examples of Ketogenic foods that are gluten-free: Fatty fish – Salmon, tuna, trout and mackerel Meat – Chicken, steak, turkey, ham, sausages and bacon Eggs – Choose pasture-raised or high omega-3 whole eggs Low carbohydrate vegetables – Most green leaf veggies, tomatoes, onions, etc Cheese – Unprocessed (goat, cheddar, cream, mozzarella or blue cheese) Butter and cream – Choose grass fed cream and butter from whole milk Healthy oils – Mainly extra virgin oil, avocado oil and coconut oil Condiments – Salt, pepper or any herbs and spices Cream and Half-and-half Sour Cream Yogurt or Curd It's always good to talk with a registered dietitian before making any major dietary change, including both the gluten-free and keto diets.

Celiac.com 04/11/2019 - Dieting, a word commonly used by people who are in the process of consuming food in a regulated and monitored manner. We normally equate someone who is dieting to someone who wants to lose weight and restricts their food intake to achieve a desired outcome, for example to prevent certain diseases or deal with obesity. For many reasons, the purpose of dieting has evolved. Currently there are many popular diet plans available, such as the gluten-free diet, keto diet, paleo diet and detox diet. But today we are only going to discuss the difference between two more widely used diets, which are the gluten-free and keto diets. What is a gluten-free diet? A gluten-free diet is generally a diet that explicitly excludes gluten from meals. This diet is normally used to treat people with celiac disease, or those who have gluten sensitivity and experience discomfort and symptoms after consuming gluten. Gluten is found in many foods that we consume today. It is found in wheat and other grains such as oats, rye and barley. Gluten has a glue-like property when mixed with water. For example, the gluten found in wheat bread flour helps create a sticky network that allows bread to rise and gives it a chewy texture. Unfortunately gluten is used very widely in various food additives and ingredients, which makes it difficult to avoid. What is a keto diet? A keto diet focuses on consuming only high-fat, moderate-protein and low-carbohydrate foods. It involves a substantial reduction of carbohydrate intake which is replaced with fat. The purpose of the keto diet is to put your body into a metabolic state known as “ketosis.” What happens in this process is that your body will start efficiently burning fat for fuel instead of carbohydrates. What should we avoid in a gluten-free diet Gluten is widely used during food production making it difficult at times to maintain a gluten-free diet. Although gluten is safe to be consume by many people, those with gluten sensitivity should avoid it to prevent complications. Below are some basic foods that contain gluten, and some examples that may contain gluten (see Celiac.com's Forbidden List for more info): Baked goods - Cookies, muffins, cakes, pizzas, etc. Bread - All wheat-based bread. Pasta - All wheat-based pasta. Snack foods - Pre-packaged chips, roasted nuts, candy, pretzels, crackers, etc. Beverages - Flavored alcoholic drinks or beer. Cereals - Unless stated gluten-free. Other foods - Sauces, couscous, broth cubes. What can we eat on a gluten-free diet? However, even with limited food choices, there are many gluten-free options now available in markets. It isn’t that hard to adopt this diet as long as you keep an eye out for foods labeled with “gluten-free” or better yet, you can prepare home-cooked meals which will definitely be healthier. Below are foods that are naturally gluten-free: Fruits and vegetables - All types of fruits and vegetables are naturally gluten-free so eat away! Meats and fish - Avoid battered or coated meats or fish. Dairy - Products such as plain milk, plain yoghurt and plain cheese are gluten-free as long as it does not contain added ingredients. Grain - Rice, buckwheat, quinoa, corn, oats and tapioca, as long as labeled gluten-free. Starches and flour - Potatoes, corn, chickpea flour, potato flour, corn flour, soy flour, tapioca flour and coconut flour. Nuts and seeds Herbs and spices Spreads and oils - All butter and vegetable oils (some celiacs avoid canola oil as it's often grown in the same fields as wheat). Foods to avoid on a keto diet This diet restricts a substantial amount of carbohydrates in your body to ensure that only fats will be burned. Therefore, any type of food with a high carbohydrate content should be limited. Here is a list of high-carb foods that should be limited: Grains and starches – Pasta, rice, cereals, wheat-based products,etc . Sugary foods – Cake, candy, ice cream, fruit juice, etc . Fruits – All kinds of fruits (except limited portions of berries). Beans and legumes – Chickpeas, kidney beans, lentils, peas ,etc. Root vegetables and tubers – Carrots, sweet potatoes, potatoes, etc. Alcohol – Due to alcohol carb content, many alcoholic beverages are not recommended. Sugar-free diet foods – These food are often high in sugar alcohol and tend to be highly processed. What can we eat on a keto diet? As your body will only be focused to burn fats as fuel, you will require a substantial amount of fatty food. However, this does not mean to consume all the fried food you can find. In a high fat diet, you have to focus on consuming only healthy fat to still achieve your required nutrients. Your meals should be based around these foods: Fatty fish – Salmon, tuna, trout and mackerel. Meat – Chicken, steak, turkey, ham, sausages and bacon. Eggs – Opt for pastured or omega-3 whole eggs. Low carbohydrate veggies – Most green leaf veggies, tomatoes, onions, etc. Cheese – Unprocessed (goat, cheddar, cream, mozzarella or blue cheese). Butter and cream – Opt for grass fed. Healthy oils – Mainly extra virgin oil, avocado oil and coconut oil. Condiments – Salt, pepper or any herbs and spices. Benefits of gluten-free diet Obviously those who have celiac disease require a gluten-free diet, but even for those who don't a low-gluten diet can be beneficial. Excess consumption of gluten may lead to gut or other inflammation, which can result in bloating, stomach cramps or diarrhoea. Therefore, a gluten-free diet can be beneficial to anyone facing digestive problems such as bloating constipation and many other symptoms. It can help ease your digestive symptoms and reboot your digestive tract. Moreover, dropping gluten allows you to have more energy during your day. Eating an anti-inflammatory diet removes food stressors like gluten, sugary food and genetically modified food that will allow your body adrenals to come be reduced. This improves energy, reduces stress, and can aid one's emotional balance. Benefits of the keto diet Although it may sound scary to focus on consuming a high amount of fatty foods, and it may even seem to be in conflict with your health goals, it is actually beneficial in many ways. Burning only fats can help you drop a lot of weight quickly. This is because ketones suppress your hunger hormones which in return reduces your appetite. You will be able to go for longer periods without eating. Next, a keto diet fuels and feeds your brain. As our brain is made up of at least 60% fat, and ketones provide an instant hit of energy whenever you're burning fat. Consumption of essential fatty acids will also help to grow and develop your brain. Possible negative effects of gluten-free and keto diets As with all good things, there are sometimes bad things that come with them. Despite having a variety of health benefits, there are certain risks associated with both diets. First, you may be at risk of nutrient deficiency due to the elimination of too many foods. This can cause you, for example, to not consume enough fiber from traditional sources. Fiber also assists your body in the absorption of nutrients. Furthermore, the lack of fiber can lead you to have bowel issues such as constipation. Gluten-free and keto diets both eliminate many sources of fibre like wheat bran and fruits that promote good bowel movements. Constipation can cause serious issues if not dealt with. Conclusion Those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity require a gluten-free diet, and don't have the luxury going off the diet—they must stay on the diet to maintain their health. It is always a good idea to consult a registered dietician before starting any major dietary change, and this is true for both the gluten-free and keto diets. Interestingly the keto diet is mostly gluten-free, or can easily be made gluten-free, so for celiacs who want or need to lose weight, it might be a good option.