Great introduction to gluten-free. I think this is a great starter for friends, family, etc of gluten-free people as well. This appeared in today’s Weight Watcher’s newsletter as a featured article.
The Gluten-Free Checklist
- Plain milk
- 100% fruit or vegetable juices
- Fresh fruits & veggies
- Eggs
- Lentils
- Peanuts, tree nuts, seeds
- Fresh fish, poultry, meats (without marinade)
Gluten-Free Grains and Flours
- Arrowroot
- Cornmeal, corn flour
- Rice flour
- Potato flour
- Millet
- Quinoa
- Sorghum
- Soy, soy flour
- Tapioca
Potentially Gluten-Containing Foods
Be a detective—read labels carefully and when in doubt, call the manufacturer. Look out for ingredients such as Hydrolyzed vegetable protein, malt flavoring, vegetable starch/gum, modified food starch. These ingredients contain gluten and are commonly used in everyday foods. Additionally, watch out for gluten in:
- Beer
- Bread & other baked goods
- Cereal
- Imitation meat or seafood
- Processed luncheon meats
- Salad dressings
- Condiments & sauces, including soy
- Seasoned rice mixes
- Soups & soup bases
- Canned baked beans
- Medications & vitamins that use gluten as a binding agent
- Toothpaste
I am not Celiac. I do however, have a strong gluten-intolerance. I had a blood test for the celiac testing, and a blood and stool for gluten-intolerance/sensitivity. Many people with auto-immune disorders can benefit from being gluten-free and are often sensitive/intolerant to gluten. I have Hashimoto’s as well as a few other conditions that may or may not play into my intolerance.
