Limit processed food

To improve the texture, mouthfeel, and shelf life of processed foods, food manufacturers can add gluten. For instance, there might be hidden sources of gluten in lunch meat, sausage, baked goods, french fries, and seasoned rice mixes. Or some foods are technically gluten-free but processed in the same warehouse as gluten-containing foods, which means they could contain trace amounts of gluten.

Furthermore, processed gluten-free products can include more fat, sugar, and sodium than regular products. Therefore, although being gluten-free, these products might not be a good substitute for whole foods. Natural sources of gluten-free include whole foods including fruits, vegetables, eggs, nuts, and seeds. Focus on eating less processed foods and more of these healthy foods.