gluten free diet
A gluten free diet excludes the protein gluten.
Gluten is found in grains such as wheat, barley or rye.
Who should be on this diet?
To manage celiac disease and prevent complications, it's crucial that you avoid all foods that contain gluten. Gluten causes a problematic immune reaction in the small intestine. This reaction results in damage to the inner surface of the small intestine and an inability to absorb certain nutrients from food.
Some doctors say that gluten can act like the drug opium in children with autism, impairing both the immune system and the brain.
Avoid these foods in a gluten free diet
Oats may not be harmful for most people with celiac disease, but oat products are frequently contaminated with wheat, so it's best to avoid oats as well.
Avoid these products unless labeled 'gluten free'
Most foods made from grains contain gluten. Avoid these foods unless they're labeled as gluten free or made with corn, rice, soy or other gluten free grain. It's also important that they're processed in a facility that is free of wheat or other contaminating products:
Many other products that you may consume or that may touch your mouth have ingredients that contain gluten. These include:
Foods allowed in a gluten free diet
There are still many basic foods allowed in a gluten free diet. These include:
Note that "wheat-free" doesn't necessarily mean gluten free. The product may still contain rye, barley or spelt ingredients that contain gluten.
Gluten is found in grains such as wheat, barley or rye.
Who should be on this diet?
To manage celiac disease and prevent complications, it's crucial that you avoid all foods that contain gluten. Gluten causes a problematic immune reaction in the small intestine. This reaction results in damage to the inner surface of the small intestine and an inability to absorb certain nutrients from food.
Some doctors say that gluten can act like the drug opium in children with autism, impairing both the immune system and the brain.
Avoid these foods in a gluten free diet
- Wheat
- Barley
- Rye
- Farina
- Graham flour
- Semolina
- Durham
- Bulgur
- Kamut
- Kasha
- Matzo meal
- Spelt (a form of wheat)
- Triticale
Oats may not be harmful for most people with celiac disease, but oat products are frequently contaminated with wheat, so it's best to avoid oats as well.
Avoid these products unless labeled 'gluten free'
- Amaranth
- Buckwheat
- Quinoa
Most foods made from grains contain gluten. Avoid these foods unless they're labeled as gluten free or made with corn, rice, soy or other gluten free grain. It's also important that they're processed in a facility that is free of wheat or other contaminating products:
- Breads
- Cereals
- Crackers
- Croutons
- Pasta
- Cookies
- Cakes and pies
- Soups
- Gravies
- Sauces (including soy sauce)
- Salad dressings
- Beer
- Candy
- Imitation meat or seafood
- Processed luncheon meats
- Self-basting poultry
Many other products that you may consume or that may touch your mouth have ingredients that contain gluten. These include:
- Food additives, such as malt flavoring, modified food starch and others
- Medications and vitamins that use gluten as a binding agent
- Lipstick and lip balms
- Toothpaste
- Postage stamps
- Play dough
Foods allowed in a gluten free diet
There are still many basic foods allowed in a gluten free diet. These include:
- Fresh meats, fish and poultry (not breaded, batter-coated or marinated)
- Most dairy products
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- Rice
- Potatoes
- Gluten free flours (rice, soy, corn, potato)
- Wine and distilled liquors, ciders and spirits
- Products labeled 'gluten free' also safe s.
Note that "wheat-free" doesn't necessarily mean gluten free. The product may still contain rye, barley or spelt ingredients that contain gluten.
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