Gluten intolerant ? Don’t worry, here we come up with the foods you should avoid and items beneficial for you !

Gluten intolerance is a medical condition where it is advisable to avoid glutens, which are a group of protein that are commonly found in grains like wheat, barley. Some of the adverse reaction to gluten intolerance are celiac diseases, wheat allergy, non celiac gluten sensitivity. Both celiac disease and NCGS may lead to the intestinal damage with symptoms like diarrhoea, gas, bloating with others serious health effects such as numerological effects. Meanwhile, people with celiac disease and NCGS must avoid gluten containing foods to control symptoms. But people with only wheat allergies may use other grains in their diet.

Here we come up with the food items that one should avoid if one is gluten intolerant.

• Grains containing gluten 

Grains that have gluten content in them includes :

• Barley

• Wheat

• Rye

• Farina

• Triticale

• Spelt

• Kamut

• Farro

• Couscous

Oats are naturally gluten free but glutens can be added during the processing. So just check out the nutrition labels before using.

• Most of the breads, crackers and wraps

Most of the breads and confectionery items contain gluten. The only way to make sure that it contains gluten or not is chest check the ingredient list. Avoid that item if contains following ingredients.

• White bread 

• Rye bread 

• Potato bread 

• Whole wheat bread 

• Wheat crackers 

• Whole wheat wraps 

• Floor Tortillas 

• Flatbread 

• Some particular type of condiments 

Although generally condiments do not contain gluten but some gluten’s are included in some popular condiments.

• Soya sauce

• Barbecue sauce

• Cream sauce

• Spice blend

• Gravy mixes

• Malt vinegar

• Ketchup

As an alternative to these, you can make your own condiment from gluten free substances at your home.

• Most of the bakery products 

Baked goods are generally made with wheat flour or other gluten containing grains. As such, people with a gluten intolerance should largely avoid these foods.

• Cakes

• Cookies

• Pastries

• Soft and hard pretzels

• Doughnuts

• Muffins

• Pancakes and waffles

• Wheat based pastas 

Pastas are a staple food in many parts of the world. Although gluten free alternatives exists, most traditional pastas are generally gluten containing grains.

• Dumplings

• Spaghetti

• Noodles

• Wheat flour gnocchi

Foods that are beneficial for gluten intolerance 

Just try to eat green leafy vegetables and fruits of you are a gluten intolerant. These things are natural gluten free nutrients sources. But just avoid processed vegetable and fruits as they may contain gluten.

Beans and animal products too are on safer side for gluten free nutrient sources. They are natural high nutritious and low calorie food items. Meanwhile, nuts and seeds are also a good source of daily healthy calories for gluten intolerance.

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