The Gluten-Free Diet
By Jane Anderson, About.com Guide
- Gluten? What's Gluten?
- Starting the Gluten-Free Diet
- Equipping Your Gluten-Free Kitchen
- Gluten-Free Food Staples
- Coping With Glutenings
Gluten? What's Gluten?
Many people start the gluten-free diet without having a clear idea of what "gluten" is and what foods contain it. Here are the basics.
- What Is Gluten (And Why Is It So Tough To Avoid?)
- What Foods Contain Gluten?
- The Gluten-Free Diet, Explained
Starting the Gluten-Free Diet
Avoiding gluten is much more complicated than simply steering clear of foods containing wheat, barley and rye. Here's how to launch your new gluten-free life.
- How To Go Gluten-Free
- Gluten-Free Food List
- Is The Gluten-Free Diet Dangerous For Non-Celiacs?
- Finding Gluten on Food Labels
- Does Gluten Need To Be Disclosed?
- FDA Gluten Labeling Rules
- Certified Gluten-Free - What Does It Mean?
- Understanding 'Parts Per Million'
- Nine Places Gluten Can Hide
Equipping Your Gluten-Free Kitchen
Can you share a kitchen with gluten products? What cookware and utensils do you need to replace? How should you set everything up? We've got the answers!
Gluten-Free Food Staples
Stocking your gluten-free pantry? Here are some food products that would fit in nicely.
- Five Gluten-Free Grains
- Gluten-Free Cereal
- Gluten-Free Bread Brands
- Gluten-Free Bagels
- Gluten-Free English Muffins
- Gluten-Free Bread Mixes
- Gluten-Free Frozen Waffles
- Gluten-Free Pretzels
- Gluten-Free Hamburger/Hot Dog Buns
- Gluten-Free Frozen Pizza
- Gluten-Free Candy
- Gluten-Free Chocolate Bars
- Gluten-Free Potato Chips
- Gluten-Free Tortilla Chips
- Gluten-Free Multigrain Chips
- Gluten-Free Alcoholic Beverages
Coping With Glutenings
One of the biggest surprises for people new to the gluten-free diet is how much more sensitive to gluten they become. Here's how to cope with the (nearly-inevitable) glutenings.
- How Much Gluten Can Make You Sick?
- How Sensitive Are You? Take The Poll!
- Glutened By 'Gluten-Free' Foods
- What Does A Glutening Feel Like?
- Major Glutenings vs. Trace Exposure
- Is It Real, or Is It 'All In Your Head'?
- Recovering From A Glutening
- Dealing with Brain Fog
- Can Digestive Enzymes Help?
Gluten-Free Cookbooks
There are plenty of excellent gluten-free cookbooks out there that can help you recreate old favorites or develop new ones. Here's a sampling of what's available.
- Gluten-Free Cupcakes By Elana Amsterdam
- Gluten-Free Makeovers By Beth Hillson
- Quick-Fix Gluten Free By Robert M. Landolphi
- Gluten-Free In Five Minutes By Roben Ryberg
- The Gluten-Free Asian Kitchen By Laura B. Russell
- Deliciously G-Free By Elisabeth Hasselbeck
Basic Gluten-Free Recipes
These easy, user-friendly recipes from About.com's superb Gluten-Free Cooking site will have you making your own delicious gluten-free breads, muffins and cookies in no time.
- 5 Gluten-Free Bread Recipes
- Recipes for Gluten-Free Muffins, Banana Bread, Cornbread
- 11 Gluten-Free Cookie Recipes
- Gluten-Free Flour Blends
- Gluten-Free Meals for Kids
Everyday Recipes
Here are just a few of the dozens of gluten-free recipes available on this site.
- Buckwheat Pancakes
- Gluten-Free Challah
- Crustless Cheese And Spinach Quiche
- Three-Pepper Quesadillas
- Roasted Cauliflower with Garlic
- Purple Cabbage Salad
- Maple Glazed Turkey Roast
- Cooking with Gluten-Free Beer
- Honey & Pecan Crusted Chicken
- Gluten-Free Pie Crust Recipes
- Sugar-Free Plum Cake
- Flourless Chocolate Cake
- Berry Cobbler (with Fresh or Frozen Berries)
- Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pies
Holiday Recipes
Whatever your background, you'll find delicious holiday foods can be made without gluten.
