Gluten Free Foods

So, what exactly is gluten and gluten intolerance? Gluten is a protein part which is found in barley, wheat, rye and some other grains. When gluten comes in contact with the small intestine, the body mechanism of some people is unable to tolerate it, and this condition is known as celiac disease or gluten sensitive enteropathy. This condition is genetically determined, which means that if a person or his/her relatives have a certain gene, then it is possible that the person will develop the condition of gluten intolerance some time in his/her life, and hence will need to follow a gluten free foods diet.

People suffering from celiac disease will develop a reaction to gluten and eventually suffer from conditions like weight loss, diarrhea, bloating, stomach cramps and some vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Hence, people who have this condition should follow a gluten free diet, to avoid any harmful effects.

List of Gluten Free Foods

Grains & Flours

• Amaranth
• Arrowroot
• Brown rice
• Buckwheat
• Cassava
• Almond flour
• Bean flour
• Chickpea flour
• Brown rice flour
• Corn flour
• Tef
• Yucca
• Cornmeal
• Cottonseed
• Soy flour
• Tapioca flour
• Potato flour
• Quinoa
• Rice
• Rice flour
• Sago
• Pulses
• Flaxseed
• Job's tears
• Millet
• Milo
• Pea flour

Vegetables

• Broccoli
• Brussels sprouts
• Cauliflower
• Cabbage
• Garlic
• Green beans
• Lettuce
• Mushrooms
• Peas
• Peppers
• Potatoes
• Pumpkin
• Radish
• Spinach
• Sweet potatoes
• Turnips
• Watercress
• Squash
• Artichokes
• Asparagus
• Carrots
• Avocado
• Beans
• Beets
• Celery
• Okra
• Onions
• Parsley
• Corn
• Cucumber
• Eggplant

Fruits

• Limes
• Mandarin
• Mangoes
• Oranges
• Acai Berries
• Cantaloupe
• Carobs
• Cherry
• Cranberries
• Grapes
• Guavas
• Kiwifruits
• Kumquat
• Dates
• Figs
• Apples
• Quince
• Raspberries
• Strawberries
• Tamarind
• Tangerines
• Watermelons
• Apricot
• Bananas
• Blueberries
• Lemons
• Papaya
• Passion fruits
• Peaches
• Pears
• Pineapples
• Plums
• Persimmons

Poultry and Meat Foodstuffs

• Rabbit
• Turkey
• Quail
• Eggs
• Chicken
• Lamb
• Veal
• Venison
• Goat
• Beef
• Duck
• Pork
• Goose
• Buffalo

Dairy Foodstuffs

• Milk
• Plain yogurt
• Butter is gluten free but you need to check for the gluten additives on the food package
• All types of cheese except for blue cheese are gluten free

Processed Food Products

• Chebe
• Glutano
• Gluten-Free Pantry
• Cravings Place
• Rustic Crust
• Yummy Earth
• Deboles
• Barkat
• Cause You're Special
• Ener-G
• Dr. Schar
• 1-2-3 Gluten-Free
• Authentic Foods
• Pamela's
• Perky's Natural Foods

A known fact about this condition is that it is one of the most common, undiagnosed, serious intestinal condition. Earlier the diagnosis of this condition, was very difficult but now only a simple blood test is done to check for Celiac disease. If somebody in your family has gluten food allergies, then it is advisable that you should also get the diagnosis done. And, importantly follow a gluten free diet which includes the food items mentioned in the above gluten free food list. There are many gluten free recipes you can find online which you can include in your menu.