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Gluten-free diet
Purpose
Definition
Purpose of a gluten-free diet
Celiac disease
Gluten intolerance
Gluten ataxia
Wheat allergy
Diet details
Allowed fresh foods
Grains not allowed
Wheat terms to know
Gluten-free food labels
Processed foods that often have gluten in them
Medicines and supplements
Eating gluten-free at home and in restaurants
Results
Risks
Costs
Definition
Purpose of a gluten-free diet
Celiac disease
Gluten intolerance
Gluten ataxia
Wheat allergy
Diet details
Allowed fresh foods
Grains not allowed
Wheat terms to know
Gluten-free food labels
Processed foods that often have gluten in them
Medicines and supplements
Eating gluten-free at home and in restaurants
Results
Risks
Costs
Definition
By Mayo Clinic Staff
A gluten-free diet is an eating plan that cuts out foods that have a protein in them called gluten. Gluten helps foods keep their shape. It's found in grains such as wheat, barley and rye. It's also found in crosses of these grains, such as a mix of wheat and rye called triticale.
Some people have health conditions such as celiac disease that cause problems when they eat gluten. If your healthcare professional recommends a gluten-free diet to manage your condition, you'll have plenty of foods to choose from. Some foods that are made with gluten are available in gluten-free versions. And many foods are naturally gluten-free. These include meats, seafood, fruit, vegetables and some grains.
