| Gluten Free Foods at
the Co-op |
Gluten is a composite of
proteins found in certain grass-related grains, notably wheat
(including kamut and spelt), rye and barley. When gluten is eaten by
someone with Celiac Disease, the body does not recognize it as a food
and reacts as though it is being invaded by a foreign substance. In
addition to short-term discomfort, untreated celiacs disease can lead
to the development of other health conditions, such as anemia,
osteoporosis, infertility, and certain cancers. Celiac disease can kick
in at any life stage. It is a genetic condition, so those with a family
history of the disease or other auto-immune disorders are at higher
risk. Lab tests and an endoscopy can be used to diagnose the disease.
The only known treatment is a strict gluten-free diet for life. There
are MANY products and whole foods that those on wheat-free and
gluten-free diets can consume. See the list below, and always feel free
to askHonest Weight staff members if you have any questions.
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| What is Celiac Disease? |
Celiac Disease is an
auto-immune condition that requires lifelong avoidance of gluten.
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| Did you know? |
- Research indicates that at least 1 in 130
people might have celiac disease in the U.S. & most without knowing
it.
- Many popular corn and rice cereals are
sweetened with barley malt, and therefore are not gluten-free.
- Naturally gluten-free food can be
contaminated by crumbs in toasters, jam, butter, on knives,
breadboards, and other utensils.
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| Gluten-free Items We
Stock |
Grocery * Beverage * Frozen * Bulk Pasta *
Refrigerated
(non-dairy) |
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| Common Items
to Check for Wheat & Gluten: |
These may
contain gluten, but often do not:
- Baby Food
- Baked Goods
- Baking Mixes
- Beer
- Breaded Foods
- Candy (chocolate, licorice)
- Cereals
- Cosmetic
- Fried Foods
- Imitation Seafood
- Immitation Meats
- Sauces (Asian, gravy, soy)
- Malted Milk Shakes
- Medications
- Supplements
- Oats
- Pastas
- Processed Meats
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| Gluten-FREE
Grains, Beans, Flours, Thickeners: |
These may
contain gluten, but often do not:
- Amaranth
- Arrowroot / Kudzu
- Beans / Bean Flours
- Brown Rice/ Rice
- Buckwheat / Kasha
- Corn - whole, cornmeal,
- polenta
- Millet
- Potato - FlakesFlour
- Quinoa
- Guar Gun
- Xanthum Gum
- Tapioca
- Wild Rice
- Teff
- Psyllium
- Soy (flour and TVP)
- Seeds: sesame, sunflower.
- flax, hemp
- Sorghum
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