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A Few Things To Read First

If you're new to the gluten-free diet, or if you're preparing gluten-free food for a friend or relative, read these important guidelines first.
What is Cross-Contamination? (And Why Should You Worry About It?)
Cross-contamination is when gluten-free food comes into contact with food that does contain gluten. Unfortunately, there are many ways this can happen. Here are a few things to watch out for.
Grain Guidelines For Celiacs
A list of grains, and grain derivatives, that are safe -- or not safe -- for people on gluten-free diets.
How to Prepare for a Gluten-Free Guest
Preparing food for a guest with food allergies or intolerances is not an activity to undertake lightly, because the guest's health is at stake. This doesn't mean you should be afraid to invite a gluten-free guest to your home -- it just means you need to prepare in some special ways.
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