Congratulations on choosing to feel well again by eating a gluten free diet! This page is meant to provide basic information about gluten free living and how to eat gluten free while dining at home. Eating gluten free at home may seem like a daunting task. After learning just a little about eating gluten free, you'll be able to prepare delicious gluten free meals without much trouble at all. The tables above provide examples of items you can eat without having to purchase any specialty gluten free foods.
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Every day food suggestions to accompany your meals: Always read labels.
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What is a standard rule of thumb for eating gluten free without knowing much about the diet?
Eat fresh food and avoid pre-packaged items. Many items come gluten free naturally. It's when you add spices, sauces and seasoning or buy pre-packaged food things become more complicated. Organic and natural foods are a great place to start. Many companies go to great lengths to make sure their organic products do not contain allergens.
Cross-contamination is a critical gluten free element to be aware of. Gluten free food must be prepared away from any foods containing gluten. Gluten free bread cannot be cut with a knife that cut bread with gluten. The same goes for all cutting surfaces and food preparation areas. The smallest amount of gluten can make someone with celiac disease extremely ill. Please see suggestions for "Food Providers" under the Helpful Tips link for detailed information.
-Serving gluten free crackers, bread or cookies on a platter with crackers, bread or cookies containing gluten.
-Frying gluten free french fries in oil that has also fried gluten-breaded chicken or fish
-Not using a gluten free dedicated preparing surface and dedicated cooking utensils
-Making a terrific gluten free meal and then adding a sauce, spice or dressing that contains gluten
-Lack of gluten free accommodations
-Not reading labels
See "Helpful Tips, Substitutes and our blog site for menu ideas, recipes and resources for specialty gluten free products. For a current list of gluten free products that are mainstream, check out Gluten Free Info.
Disclaimer: All of the information on this page is meant to provide guidance regarding eating gluten free. This information does not replace professional or medical advice. If you feel you should be eating gluten free due to a physical ailment, please seek the advice of your physician first.
*Please see legal disclaimer. All products listed are gluten free, per manufacturer at the time of this post. Please always check with the manufacturer prior to purchasing and/or consuming their products.