Advice for gradually moving into a GF Diet?

corn pasta is a must
pretty sure rice is fine
as for bread you can get gluten free bread at many supermarkets now or just forget about it, I've stopped eating it pretty much completely now
more fruits
more veggies
and p.s. carbs arent bad

There are loads and loads of gluten free replacements for pasta and bread. You can even buy gluten free pitta bread, rolls and muffins, cakes... The list is endless but it's trial and error till you find the ones you like. I can really recommend hienz gluten free pasta.

Rice and potatoes are safe. Most things that are breaded or processed do contain wheat and gluten so you have to check the labels. Gluten free sausages are usually far superior to non gluten free as they don't contain as much crap. Just ask your parents to check labels and be aware and find what products are available and ask that they use them. If they like convenience fries (chips here) there are gluten free available but again check labels or make your own!

Gluten free existence is a lot easier than it used to be. I'm quite find of gluten free wraps by Newburn bake house and products by genius. Not sure what to suggest of you're in the US. I'm in UK

A friend of mine has celiacs(sp?) and said they maintain a mostly paleo diet for her... maybe something to check out?

edit: also - check out gluten free recipes... theres tons out there and might be a good place to start for home cooked meals.

Add me. I'm GF due to a super strong wheat allergy that messes with my stomach AND my asthma.

There are TONS of options. GF stuff is almost always labeled. If you like to use a crockpot there's a site called A Year of Slow Cooking. The lady that runs it, Stephanie O'Dea, one of her daughter's has celiac so they are a GF family and all the recipes on there are GF. Personally, I make most of the bread and snacks myself. Tastefully simple has a GF line that I LOVE! Aldi's (not sure if you have them where you are) has GF baking mix and brownie mix for a very reasonable price. I made pancakes the other day with it, YUM! The grocery train around the corner from us has an entire GF section, I usually only get the pasta when it's on sale and buy a bunch. Trader Joe's is a good place to go to as well. The local farmer's markets I go to have some awesome GF options too, very worth checking out in your area. Squash is a great substitute for regular pasta and even pizza crust. Anyways, loads of options :-D

I have mild icthyosis and since going primal/paleo 6 months ago I have seen relief that I have not seen ever in my life. I do not suffer from celiac's but do feel that gluten and other grains cause inflammation in the gut which leads to inflammation manifestation in other parts of the body. You may not have to cut out all grain but gluten is a great place to start. Try to eat high quality proteins, fats, vegetables, and fruit. Avoid any type of wheat product, pasta, bread, farro, wheatberries, etc. You may be able to experiment with sprouted foods down the line but see if this alleviates any issues first. I also agree that GF coined foods should be avoided, they are mostly fillers and junk. And you most certainly do not have to be low carb. Maybe experiment removing one type of grain for a few weeks each then see how your body reacts when you re-introduce them. That is a great way to pinpoint what may be causing you trouble. You should also maybe take a look at dairy, it can cause skin issues. I don't want to eliminate dairy so was very pleased when I found it not to be the cause of some skin and joint problems but it's good to test anyway.

Good luck and keep us posted on how everything goes

If you truely want to see if it's gluten that's the problem then go straight onto a gluten free diet, don't do it step by step. For many people with gluten-related illnesses even having a minute amount in the diet will still cause symptoms, so there is no point weaning yourself off it and if you are going to do it then you need to do it properly. That includes looking at the ingredients list on everything and learning which E-numbers and versions of starch etc. are sourced from gluten.

My sister has Celiac disease and maintaining a gluten-free diet is not something that she or anyone who prepares food for her can ever forget. Gluten is in EVERYTHING - sausages, many rice products (it sneaks in as a flavour enhancer), and even products that label themselves as wheat free.

If you want to do it properly it would be worth getting in touch with a dietician and planning a diet that will work for you, and also a test period where you add gluten again and see if your symptoms come back.

My daughter-in-law has celiac so I have learned to cook gluten free alternatives for when she & my son come to visit. But it's important to know that (& I remind her of this all the time) my kitchen is far from a certified gluten free environment. All the utensils, cookware, food prep surfaces, etc. are all used at various times for non gluten free cooking as well. To those that are truly gluten intolerant that cross contamination can matter. But I have learned to make some gluten free recipes just by Googling. King Arthur flour, for example, has a website page dedicated to recipes & they specifically have some that are gluten free. Those that I've tried so far have been pretty good. Also, the gluten free muffin mix that King Arthur markets is outstanding. I don't think its possible to make gluten free muffins from scratch any better than those made w/ the packaged mix they sell. At least, I can't Best of luck in your gluten free adventures going forward!

Just wanted to add that I also have hidradenitis suppurativa. It's an awful condition to deal with, and doctors (at least mine) always seem clueless as to how to treat it outside of warm compresses. I know that, for me personally, trying to avoid dairy has been VERY helpful in preventing new abscesses. Gluten doesn't seem to affect it, though I haven't tried cutting out gluten. I also add a lot of anti-inflammatory spices to my foods, which seems to help in keeping the sores I have from growing and needing lancing. Anyway, just thought I'd tell you about my experience.