No Thought Required GF Food List
While not exhaustive or all-inclusive, this "No Thought Required" food list for gluten-free eating is intended to highlight healthful, delicious foods that you can feel safe consuming today, even if this is your first day of a gluten-free diet.
This list does not include dining out options, nor does it include prepackaged gluten-free foods (you can click HERE to see product reviews of some fantastic products!). It is intended to demonstrate the many gluten-free food options that you can have at home in your fridge or pantry and easily prepare.
Of course, you must always be alert and aware of lurking gluten. Read food labels thoroughly, as even foods like frozen veggies can contain gluten if they have a sauce or sauce packet included. Be particularly careful when it comes to marinades and seasonings on pre-packaged meats – many contain gluten and other potential allergens, such as dairy, egg, soy (usually in the form of oil in a marinade), etc.
Buy fruits, veggies, and meats in their “natural” state whenever possible, and if you do buy frozen or canned fruits & veggies, make sure they are au natural. You can add your own seasonings when you prepare them.
ALWAYS read labels before trusting any list regarding gluten-free foods. Manufacturers and food producers change recipes and formulations without our knowing, so even if you’ve eaten a particular food safely for some time, it is always wise to check the label each time prior to consuming it, just in case the recipe has changed.
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This list does not include dining out options, nor does it include prepackaged gluten-free foods (you can click HERE to see product reviews of some fantastic products!). It is intended to demonstrate the many gluten-free food options that you can have at home in your fridge or pantry and easily prepare.
Of course, you must always be alert and aware of lurking gluten. Read food labels thoroughly, as even foods like frozen veggies can contain gluten if they have a sauce or sauce packet included. Be particularly careful when it comes to marinades and seasonings on pre-packaged meats – many contain gluten and other potential allergens, such as dairy, egg, soy (usually in the form of oil in a marinade), etc.
Buy fruits, veggies, and meats in their “natural” state whenever possible, and if you do buy frozen or canned fruits & veggies, make sure they are au natural. You can add your own seasonings when you prepare them.
ALWAYS read labels before trusting any list regarding gluten-free foods. Manufacturers and food producers change recipes and formulations without our knowing, so even if you’ve eaten a particular food safely for some time, it is always wise to check the label each time prior to consuming it, just in case the recipe has changed.
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FRUITS, VEGGIES, PROTEINS
~Fresh, frozen, or canned fruits & vegetables ~Meats with no added seasonings, sauces, or gravies ~Seafood with no added seasonings, sauces, or gravies ~Nuts & nut butters (without added flavorings) ~Eggs | SEASONINGS
~Lemon or lime juice ~Salt & pepper ~Herbs & spices (make sure you’re buying the whole herb and grinding your own, or purchasing pre-ground from a trusted source) ~Condiments like ketchup, mustard (read labels on blended mustard products), mayonnaise (again, read the label, most mainstream brands are safe) ~Wine (check labels on blended wines, ciders, and wine coolers – malt is not safe) ~Vinegar (most are fine; check labels on flavored vinegars) ~Oils |
DAIRY
~Milk ~Cheese (without added flavorings that may contain gluten) ~Butter ~Yogurt | GRAINS & FLOURS (make sure these are certified GF)
~Rice (white or brown) & Rice flour ~Quinoa ~Nut flours ~Cornstarch, Cornmeal, & Polenta ~Potato starch & flour ~Millet & Millet flour ~Sorghum flour ~Teff ~Tapioca flour ~Soy flour ~Pea & Bean flours ~Amaranth |
