FAQs
Many foods, such as meat, fish, fruits, vegetables, rice, and potatoes, without additives or some seasonings, are naturally gluten-free. Flour made from gluten-free foods, such as potatoes, rice, corn, soy, nuts, cassava, amaranth, quinoa, buckwheat, or beans are safe to eat.
How can I go gluten-free with celiac disease? ›
Rethink your grains
- Stay away from all products with barley, rye, triticale (a cross between wheat and rye), farina, graham flour, semolina, and any other kind of flour. ...
- Be careful with corn and rice products. ...
- Go with oats. ...
- Use potato, rice, soy, amaranth, quinoa, buckwheat, nut, or bean flour instead of wheat flour.
Make safe choices:
- Fresh meat, fish, fruit, and vegetables.
- Eggs and cheese.
- Rice, corn, soy, and potato products.
- Flours made from rice, corn, soy, and potato.
Meats and eggs are naturally gluten-free and are safe to consume in their natural form, regardless of whether the source animal consumed gluten-containing grain. Gluten should not be present in properly handled meats.
What are 6 foods celiacs should avoid? ›
If you have coeliac disease, do not eat the following foods, unless they're labelled as gluten-free versions:
- bread.
- pasta.
- cereals.
- biscuits or crackers.
- cakes and pastries.
- pies.
- gravies and sauces.
To be safe, don't kiss someone immediately after they've polished off a meal or beverage containing gluten. Anyone that understands your condition will be more than happy to wait a little after a meal, drink some plain water or brush their teeth before giving you a kiss!
Do people with celiac gain weight after going gluten-free? ›
People with celiac disease may experience weight gain after starting a gluten-free diet; this initial weight gain indicates that their intestinal health is improving and they are more effectively absorbing nutrients. However, gaining too much weight can lead to multiple health problems.
Why do I still have celiac symptoms after going gluten-free? ›
Gluten sneaking into the diet, either by cross-contamination or intentional ingestion, is by far the leading cause of ongoing symptoms in patients starting a gluten-free diet. Some people mistakenly assume “a little won't hurt” as the diet can be challenging. These small amounts may be to blame for continued symptoms.
How to help someone with celiac who ate gluten? ›
Staying hydrated is very important, especially if you experience diarrhea, and extra fluids will help flush your system as well. In addition to drinking regular water, try coconut water or bone broth for electrolytes. Get some rest. Your body will need time to heal, so make sure you get plenty of rest.
What cuisine is best for celiac? ›
Here are some of the top cuisines around the world that are very gluten free-friendly:
- Mexican.
- Latin American.
- Thai.
- Japanese.
- Indian.
- Greek.
- Middle Eastern.
- Italian.
Plain coffee from freshly roasted beans is 100% gluten-free. In many cases, store-bought coffee grounds are as well, though there's always some potential for cross-contamination. What you really need to keep an eye on are coffee additives and flavored coffees. Powdered coffee creamer, for example, may contain gluten.
Do bananas help with celiac disease? ›
If you have Celiac disease, you can eat bananas, as they are gluten-free. But it's following a gluten-free diet that's going to protect your health and prevent gastrointestinal issues and potentially serious health problems.
Is peanut butter gluten-free? ›
In its natural form, both peanuts and peanut butter are gluten-free. Many store-bought brands of peanut butter are also gluten-free, with gluten-containing peanut butter tending to be the exception rather than the rule.
What common foods are gluten-free? ›
Many naturally gluten-free foods can be a part of a healthy diet:
- Fruits and vegetables.
- Beans, seeds, legumes and nuts in their natural, unprocessed forms.
- Eggs.
- Lean, nonprocessed meats, fish and poultry.
- Most low-fat dairy products.
These include brown, black or wild rice, quinoa, amaranth, pure buckwheat, corn, cornmeal, popcorn, millet, gluten-free oats, sorghum and teff. Many large grocery stores and specialty food stores carry ready-to-eat gluten-free grain products.
Which food item contains gluten and should be avoided in patients with celiac disease? ›
In general, avoid the following foods if you have celiac disease: Cereals, breads, or other grain products that include wheat, rye, barley, or oats. This includes white or whole-wheat flour (including cookies, crackers, cakes, and most other baked goods), semolina, couscous, bread crumbs, most pastas, and malt.
Are gluten-free products safe for celiacs? ›
If a product is labeled "gluten-free" and states that it is made in the same facility as products containing wheat, it is still safe for people with celiac disease to consume.
