Basic shopping list for Gluten free diet

kriots

Hey ya'll i need some help, I did try googling a list, but I would like to know a basic shopping list for eating gluten free. Like fruit, veggies all okay? thanks

YMTaylor

If you're talking basics then all plain fruits, veggies, meats, most cheeses, milk, most yogurt and rice are gluten free. If you want to buy breads or pastas that are GF the best place to start is a natural food store or a health food store. Depending on your local grocery store you may be able to find some options as well. Read your labels, all foods must be labeled if they have wheat in them which would automatically be a no-no. However gluten is in rye, barley and most people cannot tolerate regular oats due to cross-contamination. When checking labels the big things to look for are malt (barley), other forms of barley, rye or oats to make sure it is gluten-free. I hope that helps.

NotGoddess

Bump. Getting ready for my re-test so I might have to go back to this too.
When I was eating gluten-free I subsisted mostly on veggies, rice, chicken breasts and Kozy Shack rice pudding.
I need to find a different source for Quinoa because the bulk bins at the store say it may have come in contact with wheat.

One thing I'd like- anyone know a brand of ibuprofren that's guaranteed to be gluten free? I switched to gluten-free versions of my vitamins, etc, but I could never find a pain killer that was.

jayliospecky

Here's a basic list that you can start with that should be safe.

Corn, rice, potatoes, amaranth, buckwheat, millet, tapioca, quinoa, sorghum, and flours made from them
100% unprocessed meats, poultry, and seafood with no additives or coatings; eggs
Fresh fruit
Fresh and frozen vegetables
Beans and legumes
Nuts and seeds, and flours made from nuts and seeds
Tofu (only the kind made from soybeans)
Coffee, Tea
Whole milk, soymilk (read label), and aged cheeses


If this is for a serious celiac disease case, though, you will have to do WAY more research. Lots of things can be eaten but you have to be careful about anything processed, in a can, etc. This should get you started, though. Luckily there's a ton of info out there and it is much easier than it was years ago. I also recommend the magazine "Living Without." It deals with other allergies as well, but it's very helpful. They also have quite a bit on their website.

kriots

so most greek yogurts are okay? thanks

jayliospecky

Be careful with any yogurt that isn't plain. I'm guessing plain greek yogurt is probably ok, and then you could add in your own fruit and sweetener, but be careful! Read the label and if you're not sure, don't eat it! (Sorry, I'm pretty anal about this but my husband had a very severe case so we are super-cautious.)

YMTaylor

so most greek yogurts are okay? thanks

I have celiac and I buy the Yoplait Greek and Dannon Greek, I think every flavor actually says gluten-free on the cups but double check me. I know the blueberry, strawberry, key lime and honey vanilla flavors as well as plain are fine for me.

sonjalucia

If you LOVE noodles like I do, I found a super cool item to try from Safeway found beside the mushrooms on the produce side...

Shirataki Noodles!

for 1/2 of the package:

20 cals
0.5g fat
3g carbs
1g protein

GLUTEN FREE
Vegan friendly
trans-fat free!

kriots

thank you everyone