Depending on your immune system reaction and other ailments, food you eat may or may not benefit you. In this article, you’ll read about the foods to avoid with gluten allergy.
Celiac disease is the inability to break a protein known as gluten, which is found in wheat, rye and barley.
Main cause of gluten allergy is not known, however some researchers say the way wheat is grown and processed may affect. Another group of researchers say that higher gluten in bread to make it springier is leading to the reaction.
Whatever the causes be, people with gluten allergy must avoid foods that include this ingredient.
It’s not easy to avoid because most food products include this natural ingredient for its benefits.
What Foods are High in Gluten?
Pastas, crackers, breads and seasonings are few common foods that include gluten.
And believe me it isn’t easy to switch the diet. Because of its high nutritional value, many food manufacturing companies incorporate it into their products.
However, there are many more food items that are gluten-free. You can get the list over the web or search celiac online forum.
Now, let me list the foods to avoid with gluten allergy.
Top foods that you must avoid include grains, condiments and seasonings, processed meats, alcoholic beverages, sweets and treats. Apart from this, personal care products that include gluten may trigger allergic reaction, so check the ingredients before applying it over the skin.
- Wheat germ
- Wheat starch
- Wheat bran
- Farina
- Faro
- Fu food
- Cracked wheat
- Emmer
- Durum
- Soy sauce
- Semolina
- Matzo
- Einkorn
- Some salad dressings
- Malt vinegar
- Kamut
- Triticale and Mir
- Spelt
- Couscous
- Barley
- Bulgur
- Oatmeal
- Rye
- Seitan
- Brewer’s yeast
- Veggie burger
- Chicken broth
- Barley malt
- Beer
- Cakes, pie crust and brownies
- Noodles
- Corn flakes and rice puffs
- Pancakes, biscuits and french toast
For more check this official page of celiac.org
Foods that are allowed for gluten-sensitive people are:
Eggs, fish, fresh meat, potatoes, legumes, rice, chicken, fruits, vegetables, beans, seeds, dairy products and nuts are naturally free from gluten. (Source: Mayoclinic.org)
Make sure they aren’t processed or included any chemical preservatives.
Also buckwheat, cassava, millet, soy, sorghum, tapioca, amaranth and arrowroot are gluten-free.
Check with substitutes for baked items and replace them with corn, millet and sorghum. It’s recommended you talk to an expert before changing your diet.