Last Updated on 4 January 2021 by Brisbane Livewell Clinic
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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Gluten Free Pasta with Ricotta-Walnut Sauce
A quick and easy, healthy gluten free pasta dish.
- 225 grams Quinoa spaghetti
Ricotta-walnut sauce
- 1/2 Cup Ricotta cheese
- 1/2 Cup Greek yogurt (plain (natural))
- 3 Tbsp Olive oil
- 2 Garlic cloves (minced)
- ¾ Cup Walnuts (roasted and chopped)
- 1/4 Cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- ¼ Cup Parsley (chopped)
- ½ Cup Baby spinach leaves (chopped)
- 1 Tbsp Basil (chopped)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Boil a large pot of water; cook pasta according to packet directions until al dente.
- While the quinoa pasta is cooking, add the ricotta, yogurt, olive oil, garlic ¼ Cup of the walnuts and parmesan cheese to a food processor and process until smooth.
- Stir in the remaining ingredients including the remaining walnuts.
- When the pasta is done, drain well and place in to a large serving bowl.
- Add in the sauce, then toss pasta to coat.
- Mix through all other ingredients, including the remaining walnuts, season to taste.
- Garnish with some fresh spinach and parsley leaves with a little sprinkle of parmesan on top.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
As an extra, when the sauce is tossed with the pasta, add steamed vegetables such as peas, broccoli and green beans.
