What is the Gluten-Free Diet?

The term "gluten free diet" has never been so controversial!  Gluten Free and Celiac Disease are suddenly being mentioned everywhere from top newspapers to being hyped up as being the latest "celebrity diet" on fluffy entertainment news shows. 

Technically, the term "Gluten Free Diet" strictly means what one needs to eat to not ingest gluten.  

Why no gluten?  Many reasons, be it Celiac Disease, Gluten Intolerance, Wheat Allergies, Autism, Arthritis, IBS, Migraines, Fibromyalgia, ADD or just because "I feel better without wheat".  Whatever the reason, Glutenista is here to help you live a fabulous gluten-free life.  

What can't I eat?
Gluten in all forms: Wheat, Barley, Malt & many, many more.  Check out Glutenista's Guides for a great, free, PDF document!

What can I eat?
Potatoes, Rice, Corn, Fruits, Vegetables, Proteins.  Shop around the perimeter of the store.  Check out Glutenista's Gluten-Free Guide
note: Oats & Corn are common issues for those that have a problem with gluten