Gluten free cereal

clew77
clew77 Posts: 34
in Food and Nutrition
I've recently decided to give up gluten (not by my own accord) I bloat really bad along with other side affects when I eat cereal, bread and pasta so I've been advised to give it up for a short while to see if i'm a coeliac.
I could easily give up the bread and pasta side of it but the cereal will be really hard as i have it for breakfast most mornings.
Could anyone recommend any gluten free cereals ?
I've just come back from Tesco and the only thing they had in the 'free from' range was museli (which i love) but it had cinnamon in it (which i hate).
Also if anyone could share any light on being a coeliac or gluten free products.

Thank you in advance

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  • makemewannadie
    makemewannadie Posts: 401 Member
    Oats are the first and best option that spring to mind! Whole Earth's cornflakes (regular cornflakes should be fine too I imagine so worth checking), rice snaps, Dove Farm's Chocolate Stars (: That's all I can think of but i'm sure there are more options (i'm vegan and these are the ones I know I can eat).
    What kind of cereal do you normally have?
  • angelicasmommy
    angelicasmommy Posts: 303 Member
    There are a lot of gf cereals out there, check out Rice Chex. There are a few different flavours, there is even a chocolate flavoured rice chex but unfortunately not in the grocery stores where I live :(
    There is a brand of corn flakes by Mesa Sunrise that are pretty good. Rice Krispies now has a gluten free version.
    There is also a brand called EnviroKidz that makes one called Leaping Lemurs peanut butter and chocolate. They also make Gorilla Munch and another one I can't remember the name of.
    Good luck!
  • JasonDetwiler
    JasonDetwiler Posts: 364 Member
    Gluten is found in wheat, rye, OATS, and barley, so stay away from oats. Even some that claim to be GF break me out, so I don't even try it.

    Some of the Chex cereals are GF, just look a the box.
  • PurpleTina
    PurpleTina Posts: 390 Member
    Not sure who advised you, but giving up gluten will not tell you if you are a coeliac or not; the only diagnosis is a medical one.

    Doves Farm do a wide range of gluten free foods, although I don't know how widely available they are where you are, but maybe worth a look.
  • BeingAwesome247
    BeingAwesome247 Posts: 1,171 Member
    Yea Chex is the easiest and most abundant to find - and cheapest
  • KySny82
    KySny82 Posts: 97 Member
    Chex has a lot of gluten-free options. Cascadian Farms is another brand to check out as well. I've just recently begun decreasing the amount of gluten in my diet merely by choice & have found that tapioca bread is pretty good. I also like Udi brand, which come in a variety of flavors that are gluten-free. Glutino is another great brand to check out if you like snacks like crackers & pretzels of the gluten-free variety. I've also developed a love for tofu recently, which is also gluten-free. Speaking of snacks, if you want a sweet treat, Tootsie Rolls are gluten-free. :) Good luck! I thought it was going to be difficult, but it really hasn't been that hard making the change.
  • Mokey41
    Mokey41 Posts: 5,769 Member
    Giving up gluten won't tell you if you are Celiac and you may also have a food allergy to something else. My hubby is allergic to wheat, not gluten, just any wheat. Without a medical diagnosis you'll never know for sure.
  • AlsDonkBoxSquat
    AlsDonkBoxSquat Posts: 6,128 Member
    Chex, rice crispies, gluteno makes gf cereals, evnro-kids if you like sugary cereals, some granolas. If you're going gluten free find a store in your area that has a large gluten free section and try some out.

    The best way to know if you have a gluten intolerance or allergy is to go get an allergy panel done by a doctor. There could be any number of commonly found foods and fillers giving you a hard time that people often find themselves intolerant or allergic to (like soy). You want to know, go get yourself tested.
  • Kristineevans1
    Kristineevans1 Posts: 64 Member
    Sainsburys do a really nice museli that's gf and nairn also do a museli I have found sainsburys have quite a good range of gf cereal ie puffed rice etc
  • AlsDonkBoxSquat
    AlsDonkBoxSquat Posts: 6,128 Member
    Gluten is found in wheat, rye, OATS, and barley, so stay away from oats. Even some that claim to be GF break me out, so I don't even try it.

    Some of the Chex cereals are GF, just look a the box.

    Oats can go either way, the issue most of the time with oats is more in the processing than in the oats and cross contaminiation. There is a population of people who have celiac who are additionally allergic to avenin, which is found in oats. Bob's Red Mill has gluten free oats.

    http://www.celiac.com/categories/Celiac-Disease-and-Oats:-Are-They-Gluten%2dFree?/
  • BeingAwesome247
    BeingAwesome247 Posts: 1,171 Member
    Gluten is found in wheat, rye, OATS, and barley, so stay away from oats. Even some that claim to be GF break me out, so I don't even try it.

    Some of the Chex cereals are GF, just look a the box.

    Oats can go either way, the issue most of the time with oats is more in the processing than in the oats. Bob's Red Mill has gluten free oats.

    And if the OP doesn't actually have Celiacs, just a slight intolerance or sensitivity - trace amounts aren't going to be a big deal.

    I've been working to cut out the obvious sources of gluten b/c of my endometriosis - however I'm not panicking about the hidden gluten. Start with the obvious - still having issues, dig deeper into it
  • pinkspanglystar
    pinkspanglystar Posts: 35 Member
    Hey welcome to my world :) I have had to be gluten free for years and it means missing out oats too!! Didnt read everyones reply on here but you actually need to start fully checking everything cos the buggers put gluten in so much stuff its crazy!! I go with make it yourself in bulk!! Look for home made museli recipes you like the sound off and just use gluten free oats to make it yourself!! I have loads of links and stuff on where to go and what to do if you need extra advice. Dove are one of the best gluten free names out there. And as for bread the best after many trials is by far yes you can which tesco have started selling!!

    Message me if you get stuck!! Its hard to follow being gluten free just becuase even pills have it in but you can get there in the end :)
  • BeingAwesome247
    BeingAwesome247 Posts: 1,171 Member
    Gluten Free Snack right here for ya

    Chocolate Mint Chex® Mix

    3 cups Chocolate Chex® cereal
    3 cups Corn Chex® cereal
    1/2 cup mint chocolate chips
    1/2 cup peppermint flavored dark chocolate pieces

    1/2 cup: Calories 150 (Calories from Fat 45); Total Fat 5g (Saturated Fat 2 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 160mg; Total Carbohydrate 26g (Dietary Fiber 1g, Sugars 13g); Protein 1g
  • HypersonicFitNess
    HypersonicFitNess Posts: 1,219 Member
    I eat gluten free b/c of migraines

    I buy Bob's Red Mill Mighty Tasty Gluten Free Hot Cereal rather than oatmeal

    For cold cereal
    I usually buy a gluten free granola (but I can't remember what brand - I shop at harris teeter & earth fare)

    Here's some links:

    http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/health/2012/08/23/top-5-gluten-free-foods/

    http://www.celiac.com/glutenfreemall/cereal-cold-cereals-c-37_93.html?page=2&sort=4a
  • makemewannadie
    makemewannadie Posts: 401 Member
    Gluten is found in wheat, rye, OATS, and barley, so stay away from oats. Even some that claim to be GF break me out, so I don't even try it.

    Some of the Chex cereals are GF, just look a the box.

    Oats can go either way, the issue most of the time with oats is more in the processing than in the oats and cross contaminiation. There is a population of people who have celiac who are additionally allergic to avenin, which is found in oats. Bob's Red Mill has gluten free oats.

    http://www.celiac.com/categories/Celiac-Disease-and-Oats:-Are-They-Gluten%2dFree?/

    There seems to be a lot of conflicting opinions- oats are fine for me- see what works for you i'd say!
  • clew77
    clew77 Posts: 34
    Thank you for all your replies. I haven't heard of any of the brands mentioned but then again I don't suppose I've looked for them before.
    I will eventually get real medical advice but for now I want to give it up just to see if it is the trigger, at least i have narrowed the search down then :)
  • truddy6647
    truddy6647 Posts: 519 Member
    Gluten is found in wheat, rye, OATS, and barley, so stay away from oats. Even some that claim to be GF break me out, so I don't even try it.

    Some of the Chex cereals are GF, just look a the box.

    Not all oats have gluten in them, you just have to get the right brand I use aunt freda's gluten free oats
  • hdlb111
    hdlb111 Posts: 20 Member
    I don't eat cereal myself, but my kids eat GF Chex, Rice Cripies, Gorilla Munch and another Envirokids one, not sure what its called but its chocolate rice crispies. My oldest also likes the peanut butter puffs. Our Safeway and Healthfood store are the two best places for GF options.

    As for oats, they don't bother me (with Celiac) but I make sure to buy oats that were grown in a wheat free field, and processed in a dedicated factory.
  • tegantheaverage
    tegantheaverage Posts: 142 Member
    Almost all Kelloggs cereals contain gluten (including rice krispies and corn flakes) with one exception being Rice Krispies Multigrain Shapes... and they are delicious! I also eat Jordans granola. And you should definitely check out Genius bread/rolls/pita (http://www.geniusglutenfree.com/). I also love DS crispbread and herb and onion crackers. And Dove pasta is better than the Free From (because the Free From breaks apart really easily).


    I find all of this pretty easily in my local Morrisons, Sainsburys and Tesco although they don't all stock the same things.


    Good luck :)
  • penrbrown
    penrbrown Posts: 2,685 Member
    I'm gluten-free and nut-free. The only cereal I've found is Rice Krispies Gluten-Free cereal. ):

    All the rest have nuts.

    OH! I found an Enjoy Life granola type cereal once. It was fantastic.

    I wish you the best in your transition!
  • penrbrown
    penrbrown Posts: 2,685 Member
    Almost all Kelloggs cereals contain gluten (including rice krispies and corn flakes)

    They have a gluten-free Rice Krispie now. You have to watch for it. It's more expensive then the regular and comes in a different colored box (in Canada anyway).
  • HypersonicFitNess
    HypersonicFitNess Posts: 1,219 Member
    Finally saw the one I buy...it's called KIND

    http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=kind+granola+gluten+free&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=7404651924&hvpos=1t1&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13308612503912380&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&ref=pd_sl_2lg0wm3dgb_b

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