Gluten-Free Information

The reason for this is obvious. More people are becoming aware of the link to gluten sensitivity or allergy and digestive problems.

So what is gluten?

Gluten is the combination of two proteins glutenin and gliadin, and any food that contains both proteins is a gluten containing food.

Some of us have difficulty breaking these proteins down and it then causes stress to our digestive systems.

Some individuals are actually allergic to gluten.

Regardless of which category one belongs avoiding gluten becomes a necessity.

Gluten Containing Foods

Gluten is present in many foods especially in most grains including:

Likewise, any product that contains flour from these grains are also gluten containing foods.

This would include: bread, pasta, crackers, cakes, biscuits, waffles, pancakes, muffins, pies and anything that is made with the above mentioned flours.

Additionally, some processed foods like gravies and sauces use wheat flour as a thickening agent.

Those with an allergy or sensitivity to gluten are recommended to avoid these foods as well.

When buying processed foods, gluten sensitive individuals are best advised to always look for products that are labeled gluten-free or gf.

These steps will either dramatically reduce or eliminate your exposure to gluten.

One food that I would caution anyone with a digestive weakness to be aware of is brown rice.

Intolerance of this whole grain may be due to it containing one of the gluten proteins - glutenin.

Or it could be that the fiber in brown rice is somewhat harsh making it stressful to our digestive lining.

Another food to consider as a possible source is vinegar. While most vinegars are GF some that are made with malt may contain it. So use do not use malt vinegars.

For a more comprehensive list of gluten-containing foods click here.

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Gluten-Free Foods

Some people mistakenly believe that eating GF will leavethem with nothing to eat. As you will see on the below list the food choices are numerous.

All unprocessed meats: beef, veal, chicken, turkey, buffalo, pork, venison, goat, duck, eggs, mutton, and seafood.

Be aware that some processed meats may contain small traces of gluten.

Grains: Basmati and jasmine white rice and corn are an excellent starting points. Quinoa, buckwheat, teff, millet, and amaranth are also free of gluten.

Pasta: Quinoa, corn, brown rice, buckwheat, but remember my warning on brown rice.

Mixes: All GF mixes, Bob's Red Mill, Pamela's, Glutino, Schar, Orgran, plus many more!!!

Flours: White rice, brown rice, amaranth, sorghum, corn, almond, buckwheat, garbanzo and fava bean, millet, potato, xantham and guar gums.

Breads: All gluten-free products and mixes.

Pizza Crusts: All GF products and mixes.

Desserts: All GF mixes and recipes.

Legumes: All are GF in natural form. Soy sauce, Tamari, and miso products frequently contain some gluten.

When prepared bean dishes are processed and put in cans they may add a little gluten as a thickening agent.

Vegetables: Safe in their natural form. Of course beware of breaded vegetables.

Fruit: Safe in natural form.

Beverages: High quality water is best, tea, seltzer water, club soda, most alcohol (except beer, ale, and whiskey), coffee, fruit and vegetables juices are also safe.

It should be noted though that coffee and alcohol are health-building beverages and should only be used by those who are healthy.

Fats: Butter, fats, and oils are safe.

As this information guide shows the GF food choices are virtually endless!!!

One of the things that people with this sensitivity have to endure are the very unpleasant reactions they have when eating these foods.

So what are the symptoms that they are forced to live with?

Click here for a detailed list of these unpleasant symptoms.

More and more doctors and health educators are naming food intolerances as an underlying factor for many health disorders.

This list is always growing but here is a short list of these doctors. Click here for this listing.

Additionally, there are many excellent cookbooks that have been written on cooking GF foods.

This can be an place to start for those wanting to learn about GF baking. Click here for a list of excellent GF books.

Do you feel alone like you are the only GF person in the world?

Never fear that is not the case. I have compiled a list of celebrities who also have this intolerance. Click here for a list of celebrities living this lifestyle. These people are just like you, living the GF life.

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