A gluten-free diet generally means not eating most grains, pasta, cereals, and processed foods. The reason is that they usually contain wheat, rye, and barley. You'll need to become an expert at reading ingredient lists on packages. Choose foods that don't contain gluten.
In their natural state, in the shell, eggs are completely free of gluten as are most of the further processed egg ingredients, such as liquid whole eggs, egg yolks and egg whites.
In its natural form, rice is gluten-free. So, if your eating plan excludes gluten-containing products, we've got good news. You can go ahead and dig into rice salads, egg-fried rice dishes or your favourite rice puddings, provided there are no other ingredients in the mix that contain gluten.
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.
There's no scientific evidence to suggest that people actually go through “withdrawal” when they stop eating gluten. Some people report feeling dizziness, nausea, extreme hunger and even anxiety and depression when they suddenly go from eating a lot of gluten to being gluten-free.
Because yogurt consists of nothing more than cultured milk, plain yogurt is gluten free. That being said, yogurt comes in a variety of different types and many flavors, some of which may not be.
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.
Are McDonald's French Fries Gluten-Free? No, McDonald's French fries are not gluten-free. They are cooked in a shared fryer and contain additives that include wheat.
Sourdough is not gluten free, but we know that many people with IBS, gluten intolerance, or gluten sensitivity can tolerate sourdough bread. This is because the methods used to make sourdough break down some of the gluten in the flour so it is easier to digest. Think of sourdough as low-gluten rather than gluten-free.
In its purest form, chocolate in any of its milk, dark and white varieties doesn't contain gluten. Sadly for chocoholic coeliacs everywhere, the reason all chocolate isn't gluten free is because some products have gluten-based ingredients added, or they are made in a factory where gluten is used.
Avocados have many exciting benefits that naturally support your gluten-free diet. Here are just some of the reasons why the humble avocado should be a diet staple.
Bananas (in their natural form) are 100% gluten-free. If you experience issues with eating bananas it may be because of a couple of proteins present in bananas – Marlow over at glutenhatesme.com has an excellent and detailed post on this issue so please head on over to her blog to read more.
What is gluten intolerance? You may have a gluten intolerance if you get sick after eating gluten, a type of protein. You might feel tired, nauseous or bloated.
Is there a connection between gluten and weight loss? No. There's absolutely no evidence that simply getting rid of gluten will result in weight loss. But if you eat a gluten-free diet you may make healthier food choices because you're more aware of how to read food labels.
Plain, fresh cuts of meat, including beef, poultry (chicken, turkey, etc), rabbit, lamb and fish/seafood meat, are all gluten-free. However, be careful with breaded or floured meats, which typically contain wheat and therefore gluten.