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Socializing on a Gluten-Free Diet

How to avoid gluten exposure when you're trying to have fun!

By , About.com Guide

Find out how you can avoid exposure to gluten when you're a guest and how to prevent accidentally exposing celiac guests to gluten with these helpful tips from our About.com Guide to Celiac Disease. Plan ahead and socializing on a gluten-free diet is not only possible, it's enjoyable!

1. How to Avoid Gluten in Social Settings

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Whether you are going to be a guest or you're planning to cook gluten-free for a Celiac relative or friend, learn how to prepare for the event ahead of time for a smooth experience.

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2. Gluten-Free Guidelines for Celiac Disease

Use this terrific grain guideline table to learn which grains and ingredients contain gluten and which don't!

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3. The Gluten-Free Shopping List

What can your gluten-free guests eat? Use this handy shopping list to learn how to find gluten-free products at your grocery store.

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4. Where to Shop for Gluten-Free Food

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Where can you find gluten-free foods? Here's an extensive list of supermarkets in North American and abroad, plus order and online sources that carry gluten-free foods.

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5. Where to Find Gluten-Free Beer

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Yes, beer contains gluten. Barley is the grain most commonly used to brew beer. The great news for gluten-free beer lovers is that a growing number of breweries are producing good tasting gluten-free beer, most often from sorghum.

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