Gluten-Free Diet
Here is a shopping list of gluten-free items:
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Fruits and Vegetables: Apples, oranges, bananas, berries, grapes, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, spinach, kale, bell peppers, sweet potatoes, etc.
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Gluten-Free Grains and Flours: Rice, quinoa, buckwheat, amaranth, cornmeal, almond flour, coconut flour, chickpea flour, gluten-free all-purpose flour, etc.
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Gluten-Free Breads, Pasta, and Cereals: Gluten-free bread, gluten-free pasta, gluten-free cereals, gluten-free granola, gluten-free oatmeal, etc.
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Meat, Poultry, and Fish: Chicken, turkey, beef, pork, fish, shrimp, etc.
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Dairy and Alternatives: Milk, cheese, yogurt, butter, almond milk, coconut milk, etc.
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Snacks and Condiments: Gluten-free crackers, rice cakes, gluten-free pretzels, gluten-free chips, gluten-free granola bars, gluten-free salad dressing, gluten-free soy sauce, etc.
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Sweeteners and Baking Ingredients: Honey, maple syrup, agave nectar, gluten-free baking powder, gluten-free baking soda, etc.
It's important to read labels carefully to ensure that products are truly gluten-free, as some products may contain hidden sources of gluten. Additionally, it's important to include a variety of nutrient-dense foods in a gluten-free diet to ensure adequate nutrient intake.
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A gluten-free diet can help with several health conditions, including:
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Celiac Disease: A gluten-free diet is the only treatment for celiac disease. By avoiding gluten, people with celiac disease can reduce inflammation in the small intestine and prevent long-term complications.
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Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity: Some people may experience symptoms similar to celiac disease when they consume gluten, even though they do not have celiac disease. A gluten-free diet can help alleviate symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Some people with IBS may find that a gluten-free diet reduces their symptoms, particularly if they have diarrhea-predominant IBS.
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Autoimmune Diseases: Some research suggests that a gluten-free diet may help improve symptoms in people with autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and multiple sclerosis.
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Neurological Disorders: Some research suggests that a gluten-free diet may help reduce symptoms in people with neurological conditions such as epilepsy, migraines, and ataxia.