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The Ultimate Guide to Gluten-Free Grains

Giving up bread seemed like unnecessary torture, and I hadn’t tried many gluten-free grains. What was I going to eat? I ate a lot of oatmeal and rice at first, but those got boring fast—really fast!

I began my gluten-free grains journey with quinoa in place of pasta, and gluten-free flour in my baked goods (and who could give up baked goods completely? I know I didn’t want to!). From there, I branched out to more exotic grains... I discovered there are so many tasty, gluten-free grains out there! And tons of great recipes using gluten-free whole grains or flour.

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 Are Ancient Grains Gluten-Free?

There are a wide variety of grains that are considered “ancient grains,” but not all of them are gluten-free.

 Grain-Free vs. Gluten-Free: What's the Diff?

A trip down the grocery aisle is all you need to see that gluten-free is one of the world’s top diet trends. But recently you might have noticed another product label popping up on your shopping cart staples: “Grain-Free.” Think gluten-free and grain-free are one and the same? Think again. Today we’re taking a minute to break down the difference between the two G-Frees.

 Quinoa and Beyond: 10 Gluten-Free Grains You Should Know

Quinoa may be ubiquitous, but it isn’t the only gluten-free grain that deserves our attention. Let’s take a look at 10 gluten-free grains (well, a few are technically seeds) — some that are already staples in our cupboards and some a little more obscure, but perhaps poised to become the next keen-wah!

 What Does Gluten FREE MEAN Anyway?

Whether you are exploring a gluten-free diet because of allergic sensitivities or for the health benefits it offers, there's still plenty of grains and seeds out there for you to healthfully explore!

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A Guide to Gluten-Free Whole Grains

There's a wide variety and while their flavors and textures run the gamut, what they have most in common might be how versatile they are.

Current applications of gluten-free grains - a review

Several grains like millet, corn, sorghum, and pseudocereals like amaranth, quinoa, and teff are the main ingredients for a gluten diet. Though most of them have a comparable nutrient profile as common grains, the main challenge to their acceptability is the quality departure from gluten-containing counterparts and imbalance nutrients that ensue when food processing aids like starch, gums, and enzymes are used.

Eight grains that are gluten-free

There has been an on-going trend to eat a gluten-free diet, but there is no need to do so if you are not suffering from a disease, wheat allergy or other condition where you need to exclude gluten from your diet. While most commonly consumed grains in the US contain gluten, there are plenty that don’t.

Five Gluten-Free Grains You Might Not Have Tried

Grains are nutritious energy-dense staples for countries all around the world, and this includes gluten-free grains such as rice, corn, and sorghum. Many of us tend to eat the same grains all the time, and yet there are so many to choose from.

Gluten-Free Whole Grains — Choosing the Best Options While on a Gluten-Free Diet

“Fortunately, plenty of whole grains are naturally gluten-free,” says Cynthia Harriman, director of food and nutrition strategies for Oldways and the Whole Grains Council. “In fact, of the 14 grains commonly eaten in the American food supply, only four of them [wheat, rye, barley, and the wheat/rye hybrid triticale] have gluten.” According to Harriman, brown rice, corn, and uncontaminated oats are commonly eaten gluten-free whole grains, but quinoa and wild rice also are available and becoming more widely accepted.

Inherently Gluten-Free Grains

Lingering confusion surrounding these grains may stem from outdated information still available on the web and in cookbooks written several years ago. While the grains millet, sorghum, amaranth, buckwheat, and quinoa are now generally accepted as safe for persons with celiac disease, this hasn’t always been the case.

The Gluten-Free Guide to Whole Grains

If you are gluten sensitive, you can still get your daily whole-grain fix. Use this gluten-free grains guide to help you make delicious selections for sides, salads, and more.

What Does Gluten FREE MEAN Anyway?

Whether you are exploring a gluten-free diet because of allergic sensitivities or for the health benefits it offers, there's still plenty of grains and seeds out there for you to healthfully explore!

Which grains are gluten-free?

Most people can tolerate gluten just fine but it can cause issues for folks with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivities. The most popular grains contain gluten but there are plenty of nutritious gluten-free grains out there too.

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8 Gluten-Free Grains (And Why You Should Eat Them)

Fortunately, following a gluten-free diet doesn't mean you have to avoid all grains. There are a number of grains that are naturally gluten-free. These grains include oats, quinoa, millet, amaranth, and corn.

Whole Grains Council

It’s important to note that gluten-intolerant people CAN eat whole grains. Most grains are gluten-free!