If your doctor approves, I think the single best thing you can do for yourself would be to make sure you are getting plenty of high quality protein in your diet and cut way back on added sugars and refined carbohydrates such as white rice, white bread, and white potatoes. Also make sure you are eating lots of non-starchy vegetables with the exception of beans. Beans are a starchy vegetable (high carbohydrate) but also a good source of protein.

If you do these things you will find yourself feeling much better in a short time. Some exercise is good but there is no need to knock yourself out. By eating a balanced diet you will find yourself getting most of the vitamins and minerals you need just from your diet (the best place). You may need to take additional calcium and vitamin D. Check with your doctor on this.

Good luck Brenda,

Lori

I’m sorry to hear of your diagnosis. I wish I were more of an expert on celiac disease but I am not. So no, unfortunately, I do not have a 1500 calorie diet plan that is gluten free. There are a number of excellent bloggers who share recipes and more for people who suffer from celiac disease but I don’t have the web addresses at my fingertips. If I come across the information I will share it with you.

The same basic advice I share here will still hold true. You unfortunately have more challenges than the average person with having to avoid gluten and being a vegetarian but it can be done. You still need balance and variety in your diet. You still need enough protein from plant sources and plenty of fruit and vegetables. I would encourage you to begin experimenting with including Quinoa in your diet. It is gluten free and a fairly good source of protein.

Wishing you well,

Lori

Brenda