What foods are gluten free?\u00a0 This article provides answers and resources.\u00a0 You need to know this if you are celiac or have a gluten allergy.<\/p>\n
There are many ways to discuss what foods are gluten free.\u00a0 For example, we can look at basic ingredients (easy), specialty gluten free products (safe), restaurants (difficult), prepared foods (difficult).\u00a0 These are all useful ways to find gluten free food.You must also know what you must avoid.\u00a0 Other articles on this website talk about avoidance.\u00a0 It is essential to know what to avoid.\u00a0 Equally, you need to remain positive\u00a0 and look at what you can eat.<\/p>\n
Gluten free basic ingredients are generally easy to determine.\u00a0 Fruit, vegetables, meat, legumes, and many grains are naturally gluten-free.\u00a0 See Gluten Free Foods for Gluten Allergy and Celiac for a growing list of gluten free foods.<\/p>\n
You need to look more carefully at some ingredients, that while basic, are actually prepared foods.\u00a0 For example, baking powder could have gluten in it.\u00a0 Most brands in most countries have likely eliminated any gluten-containing ingredients in such ingredients, but you must always check ingredients to be sure.<\/p>\n
With the growing popularity of the gluten free diet, more and more companies are manufacturing gluten free products.\u00a0 On the whole, this is good news if you have a gluten allergy.\u00a0 On the other hand, it means that if you are gluten-free, you can eat junk food and ruin your health, just like everyone else.<\/p>\n
Look out for gluten free products at health food stores, super markets, and anywhere that sells food.\u00a0 Every time I look, I discover new foods, and more and more stores are selling them.<\/p>\n
Restaurants can be tricky.\u00a0 There is a very small number of restaurants specializing in gluten free food.\u00a0 I personally have yet to eat at one, but I will tell you when I do.\u00a0 There are quite a few restaurants that have special gluten-free menus.\u00a0 This is a big help if you have celiac disease.\u00a0 Servers, cooks and chefs who are gluten-aware is becoming common-place, but is not yet universal.\u00a0 Always question them carefully to make sure they really understand the ins and outs of gluten-free.\u00a0 Some talk as if they do but don’t.\u00a0 Some try but just don’t know enough to protect you. Some are clueless.\u00a0 Ask lots of questions and leave if you’re not comfortable.<\/p>\n
Wheat is a cheap ingredient so many prepared foods use it – either as a primary ingredient, or as an additive, it can be in almost anything from pizza (obviously) to potato chips (Seriously?\u00a0 Yes!\u00a0 Who would have thought!).<\/p>\n
When it comes to prepared foods that are not specifically gluten-free, it helps to be a bit pessimistic so you won’t be disappointed, but also be hopeful, because there are some prepared foods that are gluten-free.<\/p>\n
Not all potato chips have gluten in them – most don’t, but you always need to check.\u00a0 Check different brands, also different flavors.\u00a0 This is true of any prepared food that you discover to be gluten-free.<\/p>\n
This article is a bit general.\u00a0 There are many detailed articles on this site and others on the web that are more specific.\u00a0 Your own common sense goes a long way too.<\/p>\n
What is your experience ?\u00a0 Leave a comment and share your knowledge or ask a question about gluten free foods.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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