Gluten In Foods You May Not Know

Many people are going gluten free because it has been discovered that gluten can be hard to digest for some.  It causes inflammation which is the root of almost all chronic conditions including heart disease. 

Of course there are people who have Celiac disease who have a serious intolerance to gluten.  Any small trace can cause a reaction.  Below is a list a list of foods that many do not realize contain gluten.  If you have Celiac  disease, be aware of this list and any foods that contain any of these foods.

1. Tea-  Some tea bags contain additives that contain a small trace of gluten.  Starbucks is pretty popular everywhere and most of their teas and special drinks contain gluten.

2. French Fries-  Yes potatoes are naturally gluten free as well as fries, if you make them at home.  However if you eat out, the fries are sometimes coated with flour so they don't stick together or fried in the same fryer as breaded chicken. This leads to cross contamination. You need to ask before you order.  There are some places that fry the gluten free fries in a separate fryer.

3 .Ice Cream- Many commercial ice creams contain the additive malt that contains gluten.  You need to label read.

4.Instant Coffee-  Just like ice cream, there is  the additive malt, that contains gluten.  Again these foods will effect the person with Celiac disease.

5. Soy Sauce-   This always contains wheat.  Any spicy topping with soy sauce must be avoided too.
The alternative is Tamari, it is gluten free and tastes great.  Many places offer this alternative.

6. Broth-  So you are making chicken or any food that calls for chicken broth.  If you label read you will see most chicken broths contain wheat.  Yes surprising enough there are a few out there that are gluten free.  So again its all about reading labels. 

7.  Oatmeal-  Oats are thought of as gluten free, however they are grown with wheat.  Most people with Celiac are told to avoid oats unless labeled gluten free.  The gluten free oats are cleaned and are considered safe.

 8. Beer- Beer is made with wheat and barley that is not gluten free.  There are a few brands now available that are gluten free and labeled  gluten free.

9. Gums-  Chewing gum may contain gluten.  Some gums have white flour on them that contain gluten. 

10.  Nuts-  Store bought nuts may also contain gluten.  The nuts contain flour that has gluten.


So it all comes down to reading labels to making sure the food you eat is gluten free.