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• A gluten-free diet is a diet that excludes foods containing gluten. Gluten is a protein commonly found in wheat, barley and rye.

  This diet is suggested as a type of treatment for people suffering from celiac disease or anyone allergic to wheat.

  Some studies indicate that autoimmune diseases like Multiple Sclerosis may be made worse by gluten consumption

• Fast Facts

  1. Treatment for celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis
  2. Fruits and vegetables are gluten-free
  3. Distilled forms of alcohol are safe to drink
  4. Most baked and processed foods contain gluten and should be avoided
  5. Avoid beer since it is brewed with barley or wheat
  6. The inclusion of oats in a gluten-free diet has been debatedPublic Library of Science: The Molecular Basis for Oat Intolerance in Patients with Celiac Disease

• Gluten-Free Foods

  Potatoes, Rice, Tapioca, Amaranth, Marmalade, Wine, Sugar, Fish, Eggs, Arrowroot, Millet, Montina, Lupine, Quinoa, Sorghum, Sweet Potatoes, Taro, Teff, Yams, Beans, Soybeans, Gram Flour, Maize

• Disclaimer

  The content of this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your doctor for more information before embarking on a gluten-free diet.

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