Before I address what gluten free means, I should cover what gluten is. I am not an expert, however, according to Wikipedia, Gluten is a common name for the proteins in wheat, rye, and barley. Gluten is helps foods maintain their shape, holds food together. It can be found in all types of food. Some of the obvious grains that contain gluten are:
- Wheat
- Wheat germ
- Rye
- Barley
- Bulgur
- Couscous
- Farina
- Graham flour
- Kamut Matzo
- Semolina
- Spelt
- Triticale
However you would be surprised to see all the foods, flavorings, cereals, cosmetics and medications that also include gluten. You can click here for a full list of obvious and not so obvious foods items that contain gluten . So it makes sense that a gluten-free diet would exclude these items, right?
The most obvious gluten free foods belong to several naturally gluten free food groups
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- Meat and poultry
- Fish and seafood
- Dairy
- Beans, legumes, and nuts
In addition, many companies provide gluten-free alternatives. There are plenty of healthy food options you can check here and here
Make sure to check with a health professional to discuss the appropriate nutrition and food choices, helping you adapt to living on a gluten-free diet.
Great Gluten Free Resources
https://celiac.org
https://www.glutenfreeliving.com
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gluten-free_diet
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