Grocery Store Finds

One of the most difficult parts of navigating Celiac is knowing what gluten-free food to buy. Gluten-free food has a reputation for being not as good as regular food, but if you know what to buy, gluten-free food can be delicious. I have had Celiac long enough that I have figured out all of the best gluten-free foods, from pasta, to cookies, to snacks. This section will help newly diagnosed Celiac patients and anyone else who is gluten free to find the best gluten-free foods in the grocery store

Here are some of my favorite staples that you can find at most grocery stores:

Gluten-Free Substitutes

All purpose flour: Cup4Cup Multipurpose Gluten Free Flour or Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free 1 to 1 Baking Flour

Pasta: Barilla Gluten Free Pasta or Jovial Gluten Free Pasta

Pretzels: Snyders of Hanover Gluten Free Pretzels or Glutino Pretzels

Rolls: Schaar's Gluten Free Ciabatta Rolls and Baguettes

Crackers: Lots of great brands, my favorites are Milton's Gluten Free Baked Crackers, KAME Rice Crackers, Schaar's Entertainment crackers, Lance Gluten Free Baked Crackers

Cookies: Tate's Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies, Gluten Free Oreos

Naturally Gluten-Free Grocery Staples

There are so many naturally gluten-free staples available at every grocery store. All foods like fruits, vegetables, and meat are all naturally gluten free. Of course, if the meat you buy is processed or has a seasoning it is important to make sure it is still gluten free.

Staples like rice, beans, corn tortillas are naturally gluten free as well. Lots of snacks like corn chips, potato chips, popcorn, and more are almost always gluten free.

Similarly, most dairy products like milk, cheese, cream cheese, yogurt, and butter are all naturally gluten free. But again, it always important to check the labels and be aware of any additional ingredients that may contain gluten. For example, most ice cream is naturally gluten free, but some flavors contain cookies, pretzels, or other wheat containing ingredients.

There are many gluten-free options at every grocery store, but the most important thing to remember is to always check the labels.