When on a gluten-free diet, it doesn’t mean that there isn’t something nice for you out there. There are still plenty of options which allow you to enjoy healthy and delicious meals. The following are some of the foods that you should eat if you are on a gluten free diet.
The foods highlighted below are all naturally gluten free.
Meats and fish
All kinds of meats and fish with the exception of battered or coated meats are gluten free food. Therefore, it is safe for celiac disease patients and individuals with gluten sensitivity.
Eggs
Believe it or not, eggs are one food that is naturally gluten free.
Dairy
Most of the plain dairy products, such as plain yogurt, cheese or plain milk are gluten free. However, the flavored dairy products especially have a risk of containing ingredients which may contain gluten. Therefore, you need to check the labels before anything.
Fruits and vegetables
The fruits and vegetables are gluten free naturally. This makes them one of the safest foods for the gluten sensitive individuals.
Grains
There are plenty of alternative grains that are naturally gluten-free. Such include; Buckwheat Quinoa, sorghum, rice, tapioca, sorghum, corn, millet, amaranth, teff, and oats (if they are labeled as gluten-free).
Starches and flours
There are plenty of starches and flours that are gluten-free. These include the potato flour, chickpea flour, coconut flour, soy flour, almond meal/flour, and tapioca flour.
Nuts and seeds
The nuts and seeds are gluten-free.
Spreads and oils
You may consider using the vegetable oils and butter.
Herbs and spices
Natural herbs and spices are gluten-free. As long as they are not mixed spices.
Beverages
Most of the beverages are gluten-free with the exception of beer. Therefore, unless it is marked gluten-free, you’d want to stay away from the beer when on a gluten-free diet.
In any case, you are unsure of the gluten contents of a certain food, please do not hesitate to check the food labels.
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