Gluten Free


Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. Going gluten-free means avoiding all of these foods, which are commonly found in everyday foods such as bread and pasta, cereals, sauces & processed foods.

A gluten free diet may benefit…

Celiac disease
M.S
Brain fog
Seizures
Arthritis
Osteoporosis
Autism
Diabetes
Ataxia
Joint pain
Auto-immune disorders

Obvious sources of gluten are items made from wheat, rye, oats and barley. Foods can also contain less obvious sources such as soy sauce, thickeners, starches, battered foods, crumbs, pastries, stuffings, canned or frozen vegetables in sauces, flavored tunas, meat pies, frozen dinners, tofu, soups, pasta, pizza, malted milk, ice cream, cheese mixtures, mustards, salad dressings, pickles, and BBQ.

Items that are safe to eat include fresh, frozen or canned vegetables with no sauce, fruit and vegetable juices, dried beans, chickpeas, lentils, split peas, nuts, seeds, peanut butter, fresh or smoked meats, fresh fruits, canned and frozen meats without sauce, bacon, ham, eggs, butter, margarine, oil, milk, cream, buttermilk, vinegar, tomato paste, tahini, gelatin, syrup, jam, honey, herbs, spices, water, tea, coffee, soft drinks, wine, sherry, whisky, bourbon, vodka, rum, vermouth, tequila, and items labels as gluten free.

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