Safe Foods

You can eat any of the following foods as they are naturally Gluten free:

• Meat, chicken and fish (but nothing with bread crumbs or batter)
• Milk (check yoghurts)
• Cheese (ready prepared grated cheese may have wheat)
• Breakfast Cereal made from rice and corn (check for Malt extract)
• Potatoes, rice and corn (be diligent with ready prepared chips and roast potatoes)
• Fruit and vegetables
• Fruit and Vegetable Juices.

You should always check the labels on food products to ensure that you are not eating anything with hidden Gluten.

The recently introduced Allergen labeling on foods has made identification much easier, however, it is always wise to check before you purchase.

This is where the Coeliac UK Food and Drink Directory is invaluable. Shopping will take a little longer than it used to...and reading labels will be second nature to you.To be safe..this is an essential.

The Food and Drink Directory is published in February each year...and can be updated monthly through a visit to the Coeliac UK website.

Experience will tell you...which supermarkets have the ranges of safe foods that you prefer.

If in doubt, leave it out.