The Gluten-Free Diet:

Buying Gluten-Free Foods

Intro	Gluten-Free Grocery List
Gluten and Celiac Disease	Eating At Home
Foods to Avoid	Eating Away From Home
Safe Foods	Gluten-Free Sample Menu
Gluten-Free Labeling	Gluten-Free Recipes
Buying Gluten-Free Foods

How can I still eat my favorite foods?

Eating and baking gluten–free has become so much easier as more companies now make gluten–free foods. You can now buy gluten–free breads, rolls, pizza–crusts, buns, bagels, donuts, cookies, muffins, pretzels, cereals, and desserts. The following brands have a great selection of gluten–free foods which you can buy directly from their websites or at many grocery stores:

How do I shop for gluten–free foods at the grocery store?

Many grocery chains carry the gluten–free brands mentioned above. These products are commonly found in the aisles that contain natural and organic foods. It's also important to remember that most of the fresh foods found along the perimeter of the store (outside aisles) including fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, fish, and dairy are naturally gluten–free. Rice, beans, peanut butter, nuts, cooking oils, and corn and rice cereals are also typically gluten–free.

Watch for possible gluten cross–contamination. This means foods that have gluten in them come in contact with gluten–free foods. Be aware of gluten cross–contamination at deli's, buffets, and salad bars.

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Written and reviewed by the CYWH Staff at Children's Hospital Boston

Updated: 8/1/2011

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