Unless you’re shopping at stores like Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods - grocery stores that indicate which products are gluten-free – it can be difficult to figure out what is and isn’t free of gluten, not to mention, time consuming! Here are some tips to make gluten-free shopping a bit easier. Become a label reader! This is the most important tip, which is why it’s number one. Before you go to the store, print out this safe gluten-free food list , and this unsafe

gluten-free food list , so you know what ingredients to watch out for. If you see the words wheat, barley, rye, oats, or malt listed in the ingredients, steer clear. And double check to make sure the item wasn’t made on equipment or in a factory that also processes wheat - cross-contamination can be just as harmful if you are intolerant to gluten. Keep reading for more tips.

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Is It Really Gluten-Free? Reading Labels 101