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Nutrition Therapy and Treatment for Celiac Disease from St. Louis Area Dietitian Nutritionists

Improve Your Quality of Life and the Impact of Celiac Disease


Work with one of the expert digestive health dietitians on our team. We provide individualized medical nutrition therapy, both online and in-person, at our offices in Missouri and Illinois, near St. Louis.

  • Improve symptoms

  • Decrease risk for long-term health complications

  • Implement a gluten-free diet

  • Get supplement support

  • Learn how to read food labels

  • Get tips to manage social situations (eating out, holidays, family meals)

  • Receive continued support to adjust your diet plan as needed

  • Get evidence-based resources

Manage Celiac Disease with Dietary Interventions

A diagnosis of celiac disease can be life-changing and overwhelming. For adults, it often means rethinking long-standing habits and adjusting to a new way of living. How you experience food and daily life will change, but with the right support, you can regain control and thrive.


Our experienced digestive health dietitian nutritionists specialize in working with patients diagnosed with celiac disease. We collaborate with you and your healthcare team to provide comprehensive care tailored to your needs. Together, we’ll help you navigate this journey by offering resources, education, and practical tips to manage the condition effectively.


We also provide guidance on supplements and ensure you're absorbing essential nutrients and vitamins with your new diet plan, helping to address any deficiencies and improve overall health.


A diagnosis is a crucial first step toward healing and reclaiming your well-being. We offer both online and in-person nutrition counseling at our offices in Missouri and Illinois, near St. Louis. Let us help you feel healthier, stronger, and more confident in managing celiac disease.

What is the role of a dietitian in Celiac Disease?

A dietitian on our team, specializing in celiac disease, is essential in managing the condition through precise dietary adjustments. Since celiac disease is triggered by gluten—a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye—a strict gluten-free diet is the only effective treatment. One of our registered dietitians (RD) trained in celiac management can provide tailored guidance to ensure your dietary choices support both health and lifestyle needs.

What a Dietitian Can Do:

  • Analyze Your Diet: We will evaluate your current eating patterns to identify sources of gluten, assess nutrient intake, and pinpoint potential deficiencies.

  • Provide Gluten-Free Recommendations: We can help you transition to a gluten-free diet, suggesting specific gluten-free food brands and alternatives for common gluten-containing items.

  • Teach Label Reading Skills: We will empower you to interpret ingredient lists and identify hidden sources of gluten in processed foods.

  • Ensure Nutritional Balance: We will ensure your new diet is rich in essential nutrients like fiber, iron, calcium, and B vitamins, which may be lacking in gluten-free products.

  • Guide Meal Planning: We will provide personalized meal plans tailored to your preferences, cooking skills, and cultural or regional food availability.

  • Support Dining Out: You'll learn strategies for navigating restaurant menus, asking the right questions, and identifying safe dining options.

  • Address Cross-Contamination: We will educate you on preventing gluten exposure in shared kitchen spaces, during food preparation, and when traveling.

This comprehensive support not only helps manage symptoms but also promotes long-term health, giving you confidence in every food choice.

What is the best diet for Celiac disease?

  • Foods that are Okay to Eat:

    • Allowed Fresh Foods:

      • Fruits and vegetables

      • Beans, seeds, legumes, and nuts

      • (unprocessed)

      • Eggs

      • Lean meats, fish, poultry (non-processed)

      • Most low-fat dairy products

    • Gluten-Free Grains and Flours:

      • Amaranth

      • Arrowroot

      • Buckwheat

      • Corn (including cornmeal, grits, and polenta)

      • Flax

      • Gluten-free flours (rice, soy, corn, potato, bean)

      • Hominy

      • Millet

      • Quinoa

      • Rice (including wild rice)

      • Sorghum

      • Soy

      • Tapioca (cassava root)

      • Teff

  • Foods and Ingredients to Avoid:

    • Wheat

    • Barley

    • Rye

    • Triticale

    • Oats (unless labeled gluten-free; contamination possible)

  • Wheat Varieties and Flours to Avoid:

    • Durum

    • Einkorn

    • Emmer

    • Kamut

    • Spelt

    • Enriched flour

    • Farina

    • Graham flour

    • Self-rising flour

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