What is?
Lactose and Fructose
Lactose is a milk protein that many children and adults cannot digest, causing pain, bloating, and diarrhea.
Fructose is fruit sugar that many people cannot absorb, causing pain, discomfort, and diarrhea.
Meatless Preparation
Meals may be created meat-free for a variety of reasons, including protein oversaturation, diet restrictions due to medical needs, allergies, religious reasons, and dislike of a specific meat taste, or texture.
Sometimes, it is easiest to choose a gluten free meal in a restaurant by picking a vegetable dish.
Important note: If choosing to feed meatless meals frequently to a child, especially under age five, please speak with a medical professional and nutritionist. Occasionally, a meatless meal is fine.
Gluten and Gluten Free
Gluten is a protein found in many grains. It is used as a binder in recipes. It is a common thickener used in gravies, soups, and a surprising number of food, and nonfood, products.
Living gluten free means a lot more than living without bread, cake, or pie.
It also means avoiding common items, such as stamps or envelopes that have to be licked to be sealed, most pet food, some medications, lotions, shampoos, plastic gloves, and cosmetics.
For more information on products to avoid with gluten and other food intolerances:
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