Gluten-Free Diet Plan for Beginners

WHAT IS GLUTEN?

A gluten free diet is an eating plan that excludes gluten which is a family of proteins found in wheat, barley, and rye.

WHAT DOES GLUTEN DO TO YOUR BODY?

A gluten free diet is an eating plan that excludes gluten which is a family of proteins found in wheat, barley, and rye.

CELIAC DISEASE

Celiac Disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes the body to attack itself after exposure to gluten.

NON-CELIAC GLUTEN SENSITIVITY

For those who have milder symptoms after eating gluten, like stomach discomfort, tiredness, depression, headache, or bloating.

WHEAT ALLERGY

A wheat allergy is when your body produces antibodies to proteins found in wheat which causes an allergic reaction.

WHAT FOODS HAVE GLUTEN?

– beer – bread of all types – cereal – cakes, cookies, pies – croutons – crackers – matzo

GLUTEN FREE FOODS

– fruits and vegetables – nuts, nut butter, and legumes – meat, fish, seafood, poultry – rice, wild rice, quinoa – gluten free pasta – gluten free oatmeal

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