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Gluten is a general name for the proteins found in wheat (wheatberries, durum, emmer, semolina, spelt, farina, farro, graham, KAMUT® khorasan wheat and einkorn), rye, barley and triticale – a cross between wheat and rye. Gluten helps foods maintain their shape, acting as a glue that holds food together.
What are the main sources of gluten? ›
Gluten is a general name for the proteins found in wheat (wheatberries, durum, emmer, semolina, spelt, farina, farro, graham, KAMUT® khorasan wheat and einkorn), rye, barley and triticale – a cross between wheat and rye. Gluten helps foods maintain their shape, acting as a glue that holds food together.
What are the 3 major conditions that gluten can cause problems for? ›
The five major illnesses associated with gluten are celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity, wheat allergy, gluten ataxia, and dermatitis herpetiformis. Each is distinct, but all are related and manageable.
What are 6 foods celiacs can eat? ›
Allowed fresh foods
- Fruits and vegetables.
- Beans, seeds, legumes and nuts in their natural, unprocessed forms.
- Eggs.
- Lean, nonprocessed meats, fish and poultry.
- Most low-fat dairy products.
What are 6 grains that are gluten-free? ›
The Super Six – The Benefits of Gluten-Free Whole Grains
- Amaranth - seed. • Robust, nutty flavor. ...
- Buckwheat - fruit. • Triangular shape with black shell – the kernel. ...
- Millet - seed. • Available in yellow, white, gray or red. ...
- Sorghum - cereal grain. ...
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- Quinoa - seed. ...
- Teff – grain from cereal grass.
What is an unexpected source of gluten? ›
Some products like mustard and marmite usually contain gluten or in ketchup, wheat- derived vinegar may be used. Plain meat is naturally GF. However, deli meats often contain binders or flavourings which may contain gluten. Some veggie burgers and sausages contain seitan, a wheat-derived ingredient.
What are the main gluten foods to avoid? ›
In general, avoid the following foods if you have celiac disease: Cereals, breads, or other grain products that include wheat, rye, barley, or oats. This includes white or whole-wheat flour (including cookies, crackers, cakes, and most other baked goods), semolina, couscous, bread crumbs, most pastas, and malt.
Does peanut butter have gluten? ›
It's important to know that peanuts, peanut butter, peanut flour and peanut oil are considered naturally gluten-free foods.
What junk food is gluten-free? ›
These six indulgent standards might not seem like they'd be gluten-free, but surprisingly enough, they're viable snack-time options.
- Potato chips. Crunch on these freely. ...
- Chocolate. Feel free to enjoy chocolate. ...
- Macaroni and cheese. Don't be afraid to get cheesy. ...
- French fries. You can still enjoy these. ...
- Tacos. ...
- Ice cream.
Does oatmeal have gluten? ›
Yes, pure, uncontaminated oats are gluten-free. The U. S. Food and Drug Administration considers oats a gluten-free grain under its gluten-free labeling regulations and only requires that packaged products with oats as an ingredient contain less than 20 parts per million of gluten overall.
While most cheeses by themselves do not contain gluten, foods that contain cheese as one ingredient may not be gluten-free, so you should always read the label. Cheesecake is not gluten-free (unless specified on the label) because the crust is made with wheat flour.
What are the first signs of being gluten intolerant? ›
Here are some of the symptoms of gluten sensitivity:
- "Brain fog." This is the most common characteristic of gluten sensitivity. ...
- Headaches or migraines. ...
- Dizziness.
- Acne or rashes. ...
- Joint pain or numbness. ...
- Diarrhea, gas or constipation.
- Distended stomach or bloating.
What bread does not have gluten? ›
Breads made from rice, sorghum, teff, millet, cassava, buckwheat, amaranth, oat, almonds, and pure corn lack gluten. Hence, their flour can be incorporated into baking gluten-free breads. You can identify whether the bread is gluten-free by checking the ingredients on the product's label.
Do potatoes contain gluten? ›
The simple answer is yes — potatoes are gluten-free. Gluten is a type of protein found in wheat, rye, barley, and other grains. Potatoes aren't grains, they're a type of starchy vegetable. That's good news for people who can't tolerate gluten because they have celiac disease or gluten intolerance.
Do eggs have gluten? ›
Eggs are naturally gluten-free. Any gluten present in a hen's diet is completely broken down during the hen's digestive process, meaning there is no gluten that makes it way to the egg.
Does milk contain gluten? ›
Yes, milk is gluten-free.
All types of plain cow's milk are naturally free of gluten. However, some dairy products are not gluten-free. Once flavorings or other ingredients have been added to milk it may no longer be gluten-free, so it's important to read the label to see if the product contains gluten or not.