The Gluten-Free Diet:

Safe 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

What foods are safe to enjoy on the gluten–free diet?

Don't be discouraged! Many foods are naturally gluten–free, including milk, butter, cheese, fruits and vegetables, fresh meats, fish, poultry, eggs, beans, nuts, seeds, corn and rice. While most breads, pastas, cereals and baked goods contain gluten, there are many grains and flours that are also naturally gluten–free which can be used to make breads, cereals, pastas, snacks, and baked goods. Think of these grains and their products as “green–light foods” which are safe to eat on the gluten–free diet.

“Green–light foods” include:

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

Updated: 8/1/2011

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