Step 3: Consider an Elimination Diet (Under Guidance)
If testing is negative but symptoms persist, a supervised elimination diet can help identify triggers.
Step 4: Work with a Dietitian
If you do need to go gluten-free, a dietitian can help you do it healthfully—because gluten-free doesn’t automatically mean healthy.
Foods That Contain Gluten
Gluten is found in:
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Wheat (including spelt, farro, semolina, durum)
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Barley
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Rye
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Triticale (a wheat-rye hybrid)
Hidden sources to watch:
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Soy sauce (unless labeled gluten-free)
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Salad dressings
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Soups and broths
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Processed meats
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Beer
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Oats (unless certified gluten-free—they’re often cross-contaminated)
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