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What is Gluten Intolerance?
If you have a food specific IgG intolerance to gluten, your body produces an inflammatory response to gluten proteins.
Gluten is found in foods processed from wheat and related grains, giving elasticity to dough, helping it to rise and keep its shape. If you have gluten intolerance you should avoid eating wheat and similar grains. However, if you have wheat intolerance alone, you do not necessarily need to avoid gluten.
Where to Look
Gluten is found in wheat, rye, barley, and any other foods made with these grains. It can be difficult to identify all the foods you need to avoid as these grains are often used as thickening agents in processed foods, sauces, and even meat products. It’s important to check labels and ingredients.
| Wheat | Kamut |
| Couscous | Matzo |
| Cracked and Durham Wheat | Semolina |
| Emmer | Spelt |
| Farina | Bulgar |
| Faro | Barley |
| Gliadin | Rye |
Replacements for balanced diet
To ensure you maintain a balanced diet which provides the carbohydrates, fibre and vitamins you need, you can supplement your meals and baking with a variety of gluten free alternatives such as: Aramanth,Quinoa, Rice Noodles, Chickpeas, Rice, Corn, Buckwheat and Millet.