Help required to feed newly diagnosed 5yr old Celiac

[Andge]

Hi, my daughter has just been diagnosed celiac and being only 5 we are finding it hard to sort out what she can and can't eat. I've spent hours online downloading list of ingredients etc but what would be really helpful would be a list of 'normal' children's foods and snacks (crisps, chocolate treats) that aren't vile or drastically different from foods she has previously enjoyed.

I've got some of the basics like pasta, bread, fish fingers, but I'm confused by things like ketchup! From the ingredients Heinz tomato ketchup looks like it should be gluten free so I was surprised to see a gluten free ketchup in the 'free from' aisle?

Any help would be much appreciated. A the moment she seems quite upbeat and enthusiastic about making some changes but I'm sure once the novelty wears off its going to be a bit of a battle!

Thanks in advance x

[**Jubes**]

Hi Andge

Wonderful that your daughter has been diagnosed as having Celiac Disease - now you are able to work on her diet and having her feel and see the benefits,

I'm in Australia, but seems that all of the Heinz varieties that we get are gluten-free. You can see all of Heinz gluten-free products listed on their website (quite an extensive list)
- Here's the link - http://www.heinz.com/glutenfree/products.html

Plain potato Kettle chips will be gluten-free suitable (the flavored varieties can contain gluten in the additives). Plain popcorn will also be suitable (pop your own and add gluten-free toppings/coatings and store them in snack sized ziploc bags). All fresh fruit is naturally gluten-free as are dried fruits. Nuts-just plain roasted and salted will also be suitable (not coated or flavoured nuts unless you check the labelling for suitability).

You may also be able to purchase gluten-free ricecakes, rice crackers, or savories (similar to Ritz). Use these to dip in gluten-free dips, cheddar cheese or gluten-free salsas.

My daughters love fruits sliced and added to small skewers or ice-cream paddles/sticks.

I like to bake gluten-free cakes or muffins- slice and wrap in plastic wrap in single serves. Store in the freezer in an airtight container- add to lunchboxes in the morning forzen and they are usually ready to eat later in the day

Hope that some of these ideas will help you with getting started

-Julie

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[**Jubes**]

I'm thinking that you are most likely in the US. I've found an internet listing of gluten-free candy - as always, labelling can change, so you should check labels every time that you buy a product. Seems manufacturers like to regularly change their ingredients and gf suitability can change from one purchase to the next.

here's the list that I've found
http://celiacdisease.about.com/od/glutenfreefoodshopping/a/GFcandies.htm

[auzzi]

A helpful forum

http://www.celiac.com/gluten-free/forum/10-celiac-disease-parents-of-kids-or-babies-with-celiac-disease/