Gluten Free Food Lists

Because grains are usually base ingredients for many of our favorite foods, gluten exists in different forms. Here are tips to get used to a gluten free lifestyle and a tidy list of gluten free foods to get you started on your journey!

Pay Attention to Nutrition Labels:-

Reading nutrition labels is the easiest way to see which foods to avoid. First, there are easily identifiable ingredients to avoid like rye, wheat, barley, malt, and oats. Then, there are other foods created with these ingredients. Some food items have easily identifiable ingredients like soups. Foods with obscure ingredients sometimes detail if it includes gluten ingredients. It’s listed under a “POTENTIAL ALLERGENS” label. There are foods normally regarded as having gluten, but are gluten free are usually labeled as “gluten free”. Although it is tempting to only read labels on foods that might have grains, read the labels on all processed foods. Processed food has lots of surreptitious ingredients, make sure you’re safe.

Gluten in Hidden Places:-

Speaking of surreptitious ways gluten can hide in your food, not all food labels tell you if the food contains gluten. It’s not required for food companies to do this, unlike other allergens such as eggs, nuts, etc., for those products that aren’t boasting “gluten-free” on the front of the package, check for crops that contain gluten in the ingredients. The several grains that should be on your hit list are rye, malt, barley, wheat, oats and brewer’s yeast. Steer clear of foods that include these grains. If you enjoy baking, gluten-free flours such as amaranth or millet should only be bought if the product is certified gluten free.

A big place gluten hides are in toppings or sauces that come with certain foods. For instance, clam chowder can contain gluten Although claims are gluten free. In this case, flour with gluten could’ve been used as a sauce thickener. Regarding vegetarians and vegans, lots of fake meats contain a certain kind of gluten called seitan, which is a wheat gluten. In the end, read labels carefully to be sure it doesn’t contain gluten. If you’re not sure, Google it. (see no crab food list)

Eating Out Gluten Free:-

Despite the precautions, eating out with your friends and family shouldn’t be avoided. There aren’t nutrition labels you can read at restaurants, but you can always ask what contains gluten and what doesn’t. If a dish is made in house, you should ask about its ingredients. For instance, at breakfast, you can ask if eggs and griddle cakes are made in the same skillet. If asking questions make you uncomfortable, research online for restaurants in your area that are gluten free or have gluten free items.

Conclusion:-

If you’re new to the gluten free world, check out the list at the Celiac Disease Foundation. They’ve create a comprehensive list of gluten free foods, and tips for living gluten free.