Gluten-free christmas eve – what to serve for it?

Christmas is a time of joy, family gatherings and exquisite dishes.However, for people with celiac disease, a celiac disease caused by gluten, traditional Christmas Eve dishes may pose a serious health risk.In today’s article, we will look at what can be served on the Christmas Eve table to make it gluten-free, and what are the consequences of not following a gluten-free diet in people with celiac disease.

What is celiac disease?

Celiac disease is a chronic autoimmune disease that occurs in people who are sensitive to gluten.Gluten is a protein found in cereal grains such as wheat, rye and barley.In celiac people, gluten consumption causes damage to the mucosa of the small intestine, which leads to impaired absorption of nutrients and may cause various symptoms, such as diarrhea, flatulence, abdominal pain and weakness.

What may be the consequences of not following a gluten-free diet in a patient?

Failure to follow a gluten-free diet by people suffering from celiac disease may lead to serious health complications.These may include, among others:anemia, osteoporosis, abnormal thyroid function, and even an increased risk of developing some cancers.That is why it is so important to follow a gluten-free diet throughout your life.

What should you not eat on a gluten-free diet?

People on a gluten-free diet must avoid all products containing gluten.You should give up bread, pasta, cakes, cookies, as well as processed foods that may contain gluten as an additional ingredient.It is worth paying attention to product labels and choosing products marked as “gluten-free”.

What can a gluten-free person safely eat during the holidays?

Although a gluten-free diet may seem difficult to maintain, there are many delicious Christmas Eve dishes that can be adapted to the needs of people with celiac disease.First of all, you can prepare traditional Christmas Eve dishes, such as cabbage with mushrooms, dumplings, or fish, but use gluten-free flours and ingredients.

Gluten-free recipes for dough, dumplings and pâté

Here are some recipes for gluten-free Christmas Eve dishes:

Carrot tree

Ingredients:

• 300g grated carrots
• 200g ground nuts
• 100g coconut flakes
• 100g dried dates
• 1 tablespoon of honey

Blend carrots, nuts, coconut and dates together, add honey and form the dough into a roll.Set aside in the fridge for a few hours and then cut into slices.

Recipe for dumpling dough

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of gluten-free flour
• 1 egg
• pinch of salt
• 2 tablespoons of oil
• 1/2 cup of water

Mix all the ingredients in a bowl, then roll out the dough and prepare the dumplings according to your favorite filling.

Lentil and carrot pâté

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of red lentils
• 2 carrots
• 1 onion
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 tablespoon of oil

Cook the lentils until they are soft.Fry the carrots, onion and garlic in oil, then mix with the cooked lentils.Season to taste and serve on sandwiches or as an addition to Christmas Eve dishes.

Your suggestions

If you have any other ideas for gluten-free Christmas Eve dishes, feel free to share them with us in the comments!Together we can create tasty and safe dishes for people with celiac disease.

Recommended articles

If you want to learn more about celiac disease, a gluten-free diet and a healthy lifestyle, we recommend reading the following articles:

• “Celiac disease – causes, symptoms and treatment”
• “Gluten-free diet – is it the right solution for me?”
• “How to avoid gluten-containing foods in everyday life?”

Christmas can be tasty and safe also for people with celiac disease, as long as we adjust the menu accordingly and take care of the right ingredients.Thanks to these tips, everyone can enjoy the magical atmosphere of the Christmas Eve table, regardless of their dietary restrictions.