Eating Wheat Free

Wheat, dairy, eggs and molds commonly cause allergic reactions and also are difficult to reduce or eliminate from the diet because they are found in many different food products. If you are reactive to any of these foods, be careful to avoid the items containing them while maintaining a balanced, and a healthy intake of essential nutrients and vitamins. Check out the list below to help you as you try to eat wheat free. 

WHEAT

Wheat and wheat products may be listed on label as…

•Wheat, hard wheat, red wheat, stone ground wheat, cracked wheat

•Flour, enriched flour, unenriched flour, bleached or un- bleached flour

•Graham flour

•Durum flour

•Bran

•Germ

•Wheat berries

•Bulgur

•Farina

•Semolina

Foods likely to contain wheat:

•Baked goods, baking mixes (cakes, cookies, biscuits etc.)

•Pancakes, waffles, doughnuts, muffins, crepes, and some
corn breads

•Cereals

•Crackers, pretzels, and other snack foods

•Wheat flour tortillas

•Pasta and noodles

•Breaded and battered foods

•Instant breakfast, malted and Postum drinks

•Beer and whiskey

•Some soups and bouillon cubes

•Gravies and sauces thickened with flour

•Luncheon meats (bologna, ham) and meat loaf

•Ice cream cones

•Dumplings, croquettes, or patties

•Soy Sauce

When you are changing your diet to be “wheat free”, be sure to read labels! It is possible to eat safely, you’ll just have to put in a little work in the beginning.