Gluten-free natural foods

The gluten-free diet is essential for people suffering from celiac disease, a condition in which gluten can cause inflammation and damage to the lining of the small intestine. This diet involves avoiding all gluten-containing foods, which means avoiding foods such as wheat, barley, rye, spelt and other gluten-containing grains.

For a successful gluten-free diet, it is important to understand which foods are safe to eat. Natural gluten-free foods are those that do not contain gluten in their natural state and therefore can be safely consumed. These products do not require the labeling: gluten-free.

Fortunately, the list of natural foods that are safe to eat is long and varied. Always emphasizing that we refer to them in their natural state. Once they are processed in some way, it is important to verify what additives or flavorings have been added, and read the labels very well to confirm that they do not contain gluten.

Among the natural gluten-free foods are:

• Royal jelly is gluten-free.

• Fresh, edible mushrooms and mushrooms.

• Pure cocoa powder and cocoa butter.

• Fruits. They are an excellent choice for a gluten-free diet. They are easy to digest and provide a wide variety of important nutrients, such as fiber, vitamins and antioxidants.

• Vegetables are also an excellent source of nutrients. Green leafy vegetables are particularly healthy and provide a wide variety of nutrients.

• Meats and fish are also safe choices in a gluten-free diet. Fresh cuts of meat (including offal), fish and poultry.

• Eggs are an excellent source of protein and can be consumed at any time of the day. But care should be taken with processed egg products such as pancake mixes.

• Legumes, such as beans, lentils and chickpeas, are an important source of protein and fiber. As long as they have not been processed in a facility that processes other gluten-containing foods.

• Nuts and seeds are an excellent source of healthy fats and protein. But be careful with trail mixes and processed snacks, as they may contain gluten-containing ingredients.

• Fresh milk, cheese and yogurt are naturally gluten-free. Likewise, traditional butter is safe.

• Animal fats and oils from fruits, vegetables, and seeds are safe.

• Gluten-free grains such as quinoa, rice, corn, tapioca, sorghum, amaranth, among others.

• Salt, natural colorings, herbs and spices can be consumed in raw, strand and grain form. Bulk may contain traces of gluten.