What common things 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.

What are people with gluten allergies called?

Celiac disease, sometimes called celiac sprue or gluten-sensitive enteropathy, is an immune reaction to eating gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye.

What is gluten and why would a person have to be on a gluten-free diet?

Gluten is a protein found mostly in wheat, barley and rye. A gluten-free diet is a must for the 2 percent of the population diagnosed with celiac disease, to avoid serious intestinal inflammation. Some people have a lesser condition called non-celiac gluten sensitivity and may feel better on a gluten-free diet.

Are bananas gluten free?

Bananas (in their natural form) are 100\% gluten-free.

How do I know if I’m allergic to gluten?

Common symptoms of gluten intolerance may include:

1. Constipation or diarrhea.
2. Excessive bloating.
3. Headache.
4. Joint pain.
5. Stomach ache.
6. Fatigue.
7. Unexplained mood changes.
8. Lack of ability to think clearly (sometimes called “brain fog”)

How easy is it to go gluten free?

The easiest way to avoid gluten is to eat unprocessed, single-ingredient foods. Otherwise, you should read the food labels of most foods you buy. Oats are naturally gluten-free. However, they are often contaminated with gluten, as they might be processed in the same factory as wheat-based foods ( 12 ).

What illnesses can gluten cause?

The five major illnesses associated with gluten are celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity, wheat allergy, gluten ataxia, and dermatitis herpetiformis. Each is distinct, but all are related and manageable.

Is gluten free bad for you?

While there are definitely unhealthy foods that contain gluten, there are also healthy foods that give your body the nutrients it needs to function properly. Similar to the effects of lack of fiber, going gluten free without a legitimate cause can result in vitamin and nutrient deficiencies.

Who should be gluten free?

A gluten-free diet is recommended for people with celiac disease, gluten-sensitivity or the skin disorder dermatitis herpetiformis. A gluten-free diet may be helpful for some people with irritable bowel syndrome, the neurological disorder gluten ataxia, type 1 diabetes and HIV-associated enteropathy.