A Complete Guide to Gluten-free Labels | Celiac Disease & Gluten-free Diets

[@KimberlySmith-iy8bi]

Im gluten free dairy free and only eat organic. I read allot. Just learning everything. Its hard. But i dont feel sick anymore. And im only two weeks in. Thank you for your page. My mind has been running. Searching. Its developed its own tracks😅

[@SparkyOne549]

I’ve been gluten free since the 80’s. I simply went without because there were no gluten free foods at all. 90’s diagnosed celiac by a blood test, because back then, you were celiac or not, no gluten intolerance existed. 2000’s I developed egg and tree nut allergy, tomato intolerance. When I want a gf product, it can’t have any of those ingredients, which leaves me with hardly anything to eat in the way of processed foods. Schar is the only company that make gf products that I can eat. I study ingredients like an investigator, I check each product online while I’m shopping to see if the gf are made in dedicated facilities.

[@littlebitofhope1489]

If you were gluten free, the blood test would not diagnose Celiac???

[@snowps1]

How were you diagnosed celiac if you were already gluten free for a long time?

[@SparkyOne549]

@@snowps1 There were no studies, this was in the 70’s when docs didn’t know anything. I realized as a young kid that bread made me sick, severely constipated and weak. My mother ( not a good mother) didn’t believe me, she stopped making me lunches for school, because I wouldn’t eat them. My mother took me to our family doctor, who referred me to the hospital where I had tests done, the docs saw what they described as “ rocks in my intestines”. In front of me, the doc asks my mother “ do you know what’s causing this?” My mother said no, I said as a 4 yo, “ the bread does this to me”, the doctor laughed at me and said “ don’t be silly, bread can’t do this to you”. I was on a diet of laxatives and prunes every day, for decades, I hated it. I continued not eating anything like bread. It wasn’t until the 1990’s that I heard the word gluten, from another doctor who I had to see after eating a slice of regular pizza. She felt my gut where my intestines are, and said the same thing as the doc in the 70’s, “you have rocks in your intestines”. She asked me if this happened a lot, I replied “yes, all my life” she asked if she could run a blood test. She did, she contacted me 4 days later, to come in. She told me I have celiac. I had never heard that word before, I had never heard of the word gluten mentioned either. She had all the paperwork about celiac disease. Back then, you only had celiac, there was no gluten intolerance, or non celiac gluten intolerance, just celiac. There wasn’t antibody testing either. The doc told me I was lacking a lot of nutrients. I’m having a celiac blood test done at the end of the month, I’m back on gluten for 4-6 weeks and it’s terrible.

[@JoelUldrych-kh2sc]

I'm sorry you went through all that. I kept getting sick till I stopped eating bread and wheat products. Nobody told me about this. I figured it out over time, noticing when I'd get sick and when I didn't. I wish I too would have learned sooner.

[@tester10caro77]

In Norway, you can eat food labeled “may contain”, cause all products that contain more than 20 ppm have to be labeled with gluten. “May contain” products are celiac safe 😍 (but not extreme allergy safe ofc)

[@lilyyoung1002]

That's awesome

[@lisaminott9759]

Thank you 1000 times over. Just got my diagnosis and yes, my head is indeed spinning.

[@jennym1872]

Same I feel like I’m never going to get it completely it’s so overwhelming especially when I love to cook and bake and I’m not used to doing that with all gluten free stuff

[@suepooh2571]

Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video. Knowledge is power, and thanks to you I know have more power over this disease.

[@pauledwards5607]

I was diagnosed with Ceiiacs disease and went off glutin and was OK. Gained my weight back, was feeling fine a long time. Then since I was eating that stuff with no problems, I though this isn't as serious as I once believed. I started having an occasional cheeseburger, Subway or pasta, etc. and there was no problem...for months. Then all of a sudden, POW! I've got rashes galore, and stomach issues like crazy. Now I'm off all Glutin products except what I'm now learning by going online do have it in them like Soy Sauce. Man this time it is really kicking my booty! I'm going back to my Doctor but I guess I really do have to eat nothing but Glutin free. I read some labels of a can of soup I just ate...yep, contains wheat. Dang man! Great site Robyn! Thanks.

[@kyliecowan3879]

You can find gluten free soy sauce, but yes, the cheap soy sauce usually has wheat as a filler.

[@snowps1]

It because your leaky gut healed when you went off gluten. Gluten causes leaky gut. When you started eating it again it took a little bit of time for your gut to get leaky again, and for your body to again start producing antibodies against the gluten. That's when your symptoms started again.

[@grievousmink3889]

I buy gf soy sauce

[@Liesl_Cigarboxguitar]

Here in the UK food will be labelled ' Gluten Free' but often there will be an additional warning stating that the product may have been processed in a factory that produces products containing gluten. Woah, this can be so confusing. Thank you for clearing up so many points here 🙂

[@MR-pr8tp]

And I thought the US labeling was confusing. Thanks for sharing.

[@pennygodwin2962]

Thank you so much. This information cleared up many questions I had since becoming celiac a month and a half ago. I looked a long time for this information and finally found someone who could simply tell us and got the information from an approved organization. I really wanted my favorite ice cream but realized that many ice creams can contain gluten. Who would have thought! Anyway, I appreciate this comprehensive list. It helped me understand so much! 🌴😎

[@gacsjourney507]

Thank you for this video. Hubs asked that we try going gluten free to help his stomach. I was like ....sure...but now I feel like I have a good start.

[@7orontoRaptors]

Thank you so much for making these videos. I got diagnosed a few days ago and feel kinda lost and needing direction. Your videos have been a tremendous help, thank you.

[@mohdshadfardeen1647]

Thanks Robyn for your valuable tips.. Keep making us aware about gluten free foods.. Love from India🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@robynsglutenfreeliving]

I'm always so excited to see that I have viewers all over the world! 🥳 Thanks so much for watching, I'm so glad you enjoy! 🙏

[@amycampbell1529]

I am getting my daughter tested tomorrow... I joined a facebook group this past week... THANK YOUUUU!!!!!! 💜💜💜

[@brandon53081]

Quest bars are certified gluten free and come with a warning saying processed in a facility that processes wheat.

[@christinesaunders9730]

Loved it. You made a difficult to comprehend subject almost fun! Great ending 👏

[@MR-pr8tp]

What a great video.This was my first video for your channel. (I subscribed!) yeah. I am to be tested for Celiac or Gluten intolerance soon, or wheat allergy. I quit eating gluten and have not had any more digestive issues so there is definitely something there. Just need that biopsy for proof to move forward but already have learned they all require gluten free ingredients anyway.. Your video explained the ingredients/ labeling so very well. Shopping for gluten free has been a challenge and wish the US would implement better labeling. it is also expensive to buy some of the "gluten free" products. And just to add: I also got diagnosed with Diabetes, and high cholesterol so I definitely have challenges to meet in my diet. Plus, I am anosmic (no smell nor taste) and in this case is a plus because I can tell from the texture, the gluten free breads are not normal! Again---Great video and thank you so much! Will be getting educated with your channel for sure!

[@rebeccasabourin6193]

Can you do a video on gluten-free make up. Hair and body products would be really nice to . Thank you for this video it was very helpful 😊

[@drblaneyphysics]

OMG yes, in canada when I started asking about gluten free cosmetics, I was laughed at by a sales lady who said "as if gluten in a shampoo would get into your stomach, what are you gonna do, eat it?" then i said "no, but if you had a deathly allergy to seafood would you use lipstick with added seafood?" (she didn't get it)

[@ceresmary206]

thank you , truly, thank you! I've been so frustrated about the confusing 'comments about gluten or not products. I ended up finding out that my vitamin chews had rice syrup, which may or not have barley in it, though it was considered "gluten free", my probiotic had whey in it (!) with not only a gluten issue, but a severe dairy issue, that was given to me by my insurance company!!! Wow. Anyway, you saved me time, pain, and confusion, even more due to a FB group made it clear that information confusion is truly rapid. (And I mean it that way.). It's almost all too much in some of the groups with the bullying going on. I can't thank you enough for your sanity that you're giving us. I hope you continue on!

[@cheryllindberg1975]

Another great source of information is from The Gluten Free Society in Texas

[@apshah2008]

Thank you SO MUCH foe this information. My daughter does not have celiac but has EOE Eosinophilic esophagitis, which means No Gluten, Soy, Nuts, Diary, Eggs and Shellfish. I didn't know about the GF label and have been giving her oatmilk that is NOT gluten free. Thanks to your video I have been Educated on WHAT to look out for! I have also read that Amarnath flour is gluten free in addition to sorghum and corn fyi.

[@laurieluscombe5632]

Best guide I have seen on KZbin for how to deal with gluten labelling for intolerance and Celiac disease. Very very informative. Thank you. I wish you could do the same kind of video for eliminating corn from your diet!

[@georgepower7]

This is my go to video when I need a review

[@Southernheathen13]

This was fantastic! Thank you so much. I have been so confused and you really cleared up my questions. ESPECIALLY THE WINE QUESTION 😂😂

[@MandyMills-e9m]

My fav video on celiac safety! Thank you for making it.

[@jenessam.hernandez4331]

My goodness! I am so grateful for your video. I have been so ill and trying to figure out why and realized from your information that it is malt!! I didn’t know that I had to stay away from it. I just subscribed.

[@IonicTechYT]

How are you so funny, informative, and pretty? 😅 I'm still waiting on my test results but my symptoms are pointing to celiac and I'm advised to avoid gluten. Your videos are helping lighten the stress. Thank you!

[@drblaneyphysics]

Thanks so much for the video. Now i know why my flaxseeds bother me lately, they were not labeled gluten free so that means they probably were contaminated!! In other words, your section on high risk foods was priceless.

[@nikkijubilant]

Flax seeds are not meant to be consumed. Flaxseed oil companies have been without revenue since paint thinners went synthetic. So an aggressive marketing campaign tries to hoodwink us to eat the seeds and drink the oil. Ironically flax is worst for menopausal women, whom it's most marketed to.

[@treefrog1018]

American celiac here. General Mills Cereals that are labeled Gluten Free, even Certified Celiac, I still avoid. I have been glutened after eating 2 of 4 boxes of Cheerios. I stopped eating these cereals at least 4 years ago so things may have changed with regulations (but probably not). I stick to cereal brands whose products are all GF.

[@treefrog1018]

*actually, I mostly have up on cereal in America 😅 I like my eggs and cheese in the morning anyway*

[@SparkyOne549]

I’ve been glutened by Cheerios also!

[@nikkijubilant]

Cereals are not the healthiest food

[@Truecrimeresearcher224]

This is definitely helpful. I might have Celiac. I wont know until i see my doctor in September. They told me keep a food diary and if i eat gluten how i feel after

[@DoloresJRush]

I ran across a box of cornstarch in my kitchen cabinet when cleaning and it had one of those "May contain" statements on the side. I probably wouldn't have even looked if it hadn't been for this video. Thanks.

[@SparkyOne549]

I have certified gf cornstarch.

[@elainemartin7571]

Thank you Robyn for your video. I was diagnosed with celiac March this year. 👌😘

[@myillumination5054]

Thank you so much for this information. I was just recently diagnosed with gluten intolerance and this was very helpful

[@ruddyminaya7273]

Also, If there is any doubt about a specific product having gluten, it's better to call the manufacturer directly to make sure.

[@Drakestriker333]

This is by far the best video I have seen on labels

[@poojarathi883]

Thanks a lot, this was really helpful, as my 3 year old daughter has celiac disease, love from India

[@SGU.TF-141]

Thank you so much! I’m just trying to diagnose some of the symptoms I’m having and this video is a tons of help:)

[@hellaireus1098]

Thanks so much, my fellow celiac. The struggle is real. I don't know anyone else celiac. so it's been hard to explain people my needs and for them to take it seriously. Small Town in Oklahoma aka no gf labels on menu's. People look at you like your crazy. Sad face, I'm so grateful for you.

[@robynsglutenfreeliving]

Hey! 😊 Thanks so much for sharing. I totally understand how you feel about not knowing anyone else with celiac-it was one of the hardest things for me after getting diagnosed. That's part of the reason why I created this channel! I'm sorry you're having trouble with gf options in your small town-that's so tough! I hope you find a couple places that will take it seriously. Thanks for watching! 🙏

[@drblaneyphysics]

The only way I can communiate about celiac at a restauraunt is to say I have a grave allergy for any additives, and can only eat freshly harvested fruits and vegetables that have not touched anything. HAHA now you know why i NEVER eat at restaurants anymore.

[@BoyRelic]

Eat safely at Papa Chops Eatery! Great advice Robyn 😊

[@karenrockemam7921]

Very informative...thanks so much!

[@BeauBlackbear]

Thank you for this! My son was just diagnosed with celiac and this is really helpful.

[@a.evansrn107]

Mine was just diagnosed yesterday… he is 16, so this should be fun changing an already picky eaters diet

[@yourceliacneighbour]

Informative and entertaining. Best video I've seen on the topic so far. Thank you :)

[@alanlong1971]

When I was 64 no problems, my old man was the same, my sister and brother. seems its family related. Well I'm sure we all know it is. It's a matter of time it catches up with you. Most time you don't know the problem but always look at this could save you a lot of pain.

[@marleangreene6117]

My Dr said you still need to read the label because some companies hide it in the ingredients list as something else ever thought the package says gluten free on it

[@lisachambers6230]

This is excellent. Thank you.

[@beverleysimmons7885]

Very informative. Will definitely have to watch several times. Thanks for all the research. 🇨🇦

[@robynsglutenfreeliving]

So glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@jujugoketo3711]

Love your delivery style. Good info too. I don’t think I am celiac; yet, I react to rice, quinoa, corn. Dr Osborne shares that those items have very low levels of gluten. Just bummed that I can’t each rice occasionally. I also react to hemp. I’ve not seen that on a high risk list before. I learn most things the hard way…. Anyway - following you now. ❤

[@nikkijubilant]

Please don't get confused. There are different types of gluten, but they are NOT the gluten in BROW that the KZbinr is talking about.

[@nikkijubilant]

Rice, quinoa and corn are completely GLUTEN FREE.

[@Boanerges27]

Thank you! I was just diagnosed and have been trying to navigate through. This is really helpful!

[@chica-jinx5811]

While watching this video. I was eating ‘Clancy’ brand Kettle Chips Jalapeño flavor. I read the ingredients, the label stated ‘Gluten Free’ but the ingredients read Yeast Extract, Dextrose,Whey. Of course I got confused. I’m new at this trying to go gluten free. But I certainly appreciate your video😊

[@robynsglutenfreeliving]

Hey there! If it has a gluten-free label, you're good to go. 👍 It definitely takes a bit of time to get used to understanding labels, though! You'll get the hang of it. 😊 Thanks for your comment!

[@alliegirl2468]

Can you please do an updated version of this or an ousted version of this. Please? B

[@rachaelsullivan1504]

You are so awesome!! Thank you! I'm 25 and just got diagnosed with celiac disease and this helped so so so much! Following you! :)

[@loisxander6321]

What can you tell me about medications, any kind?

[@maheenshahab8859]

Hii this is so helpful, I’m only confused about maltodextrin though, is it completely safe made from starch only in US Canada or also in Europe? I live in Ireland

[@MemoryAmethyst]

Is nutritional yeast safe? Also chia seeds?

[@contemplations6]

That's extremely informative, thank you so much ❤

[@rahuldeora778]

Usefully video ... Thanks from India

[@robynsglutenfreeliving]

Hi Rahul! Thanks for watching and for your comment. So glad it was helpful! 😄🙏

[@celiackitchen]

Very helpful and thorough! Thanks for making this video 🙏

[@oafootnotes]

You are awesome...great info, great editing ! Love your channel you just picked up another sub !

[@robynsglutenfreeliving]

Hi Jodi! Awesome, thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed. 😊🙏

[@ekaterinamoiseeva1138]

Thank you Robyn! It was so clear with these 3 steps!

[@paulveilleux8879]

VERY GOOD PRESENTATION VERY INFORMATIVE, YOU SHOULD BE AN ACTRESS!!!

[@wendyrobinson8354]

Modified food starch can be wheat. I think you may have forgotten that one. Also, as iam allergic to wheat and celiac, if something is listed wheat free it is not safe unless it's listed gluten free as well. I live in the US so I think labels here could improve alot t t

[@porkchops-tube]

Thanks Robyn! I’m australian but this video has been really helpful ☺️☺️☺️

[@favonianfyzz9653]

super helpful! thank you!!

[@madisonfinnerty]

this is so helpful, thank you!!

[@RaphaelaLaurean]

Thank you. This was very very helpful.

[@zsazsak879]

Thank you for compiling this video

[@robynsglutenfreeliving]

You're welcome, thanks for watching and I hope it was helpful! 😊🙏

[@andrear.fontes]

Thank you Robyn!! :) you’ve made it so much easier

[@robynsglutenfreeliving]

Hey Andrea! 😊 Thanks for watching. I'm glad it was helpful!

[@dwsoundscape]

Lol. The Canadian accent is over the top. 😂 Easterners have that accent. Great content!

[@robynsglutenfreeliving]

Haha! I’m from Nova Scotia originally-I didn’t realize it was so thick though. 🤣 Thanks!

[@Hetchawk]

Great video. Much appreciated.

[@andreacaldeira4738]

Very helpful, thanks 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@tambodia66]

Thank you! Very helpful, great job.

[@robynsglutenfreeliving]

Thanks, Tammy! Glad it was helpful! 😄🙏

[@John-sn4hl]

Is Buckwheat the same as Oats? I react badly to oats.

[@alanlong1971]

66 it's just happened, found out through drinking 12 pints of British bitter. only joking but I have done in the passed. Try to behave myself lately but I'm happy with oats. I have generally got worse through the years. I brew my own whiskey using flavorings this is fine. I use sugar then flavour from Australia they also seem fine but they must be me

[@moladhdodhia164]

You are so funny, thank you,so very helpful, much appreciated.

[@clydewatts8132]

Great Video!

[@SchmittycocoPop]

very helpful thx

[@2stixx]

Thanks big help.

[@treefrog1018]

Buckwheat is safe. 😅 I often find myself double, triple, quadruple checking mid-munch when I eat Buckwheat.

[@EmilyZwier]

The "TM" on the Cross Contam 😂😂😂

[@robynsglutenfreeliving]

Hahaha! I'm determined to make it a "thing". 😂 Thanks for watching! 😄

[@sunshineinhereyes3559]

Maltoxixin? Would rhat be more fluten containing

[@christina7smith]

Are nuts a high risk food for cross contamination? I’m in the US and always wondered if I’ll get a reaction from nuts that don’t say gluten free.

[@robynsglutenfreeliving]

Nuts are not considered high risk! As long as there’s no “May Contain” you should be good. 😊

[@thecatherineconcepts1477]

Absolutely love your content!

[@jennywebb4678]

Great video! I wish your channel had existed when I was first diagnosed with celiac. I disagree with your thesis that anything labeled Gluten Free is just as safe as Certified Gluten Free. The Gluten Free label is on the honor system in the US. Certified indicates a third party have reviewed their practices, sources of ingredients, etc. I do still eat many products that aren’t certified, but sometimes someone uneducated puts a trendy label on a can, which makes some “gluten free” products unsafe. I’ve learned to be wary of specific brands.

[@robynsglutenfreeliving]

Hi Jenny! Thanks so much for watching and for your comment! 🤩🙏 My goal with my information-based videos is to give the facts presented from official sources (such as the Celiac Disease Foundation & Canadian Celiac Association). I do agree that it's great that products that are certified gluten-free have to be tested. Still, on rare occasions, there have been recalls on items that were certified gluten-free (as well as those just marked gluten-free). The overall point is that "gluten-free" is a legally binding statement. If anyone has a reaction, it must be reported-as any 'gluten-free' products are required to be 'less than 20ppm'. All this said, I know many people who prefer to just buy certified gluten-free products, and that's totally fine-whatever makes you most comfortable. 😄

[@marianhunt8899]

True.

[@evasilvalayton758]

Thanks!

[@kathyh857]

great video! ending of video hilarious 😂😂😂😂😂

[@robynsglutenfreeliving]

Hahaha! Thank you! 🙏 I couldn't resist putting the marshmallow in somewhere. 😂

[@alexanderlindquist]

lchf or paleo is a good start , glutenfree wheat starch is shit and 20 ppm i avoid, i go for 0 ppm natural gluten free

[@pauledwards5607]

Tried gluten free spaghetti once...about barfed!

[@Agustina_99]

Hi! Sorry for my English. I am from Argentina and I want to live in Canada. Are there many options for a gluten free diet? I am celiac

[@pissyblue730]

The Doritos sweet chili label said “soy sauce solids”. That may be the source.

[@a.evansrn107]

Just found out that up to 25 percent of supplements can contain gluten… does the “gluten free” statement on the bottle a safe reliability because the statements are not regulated by the FDA? Have you done a video on this ?

[@Truecrimeresearcher224]

When in doubt call the manufacturer and ask

[@grievousmink3889]

Going back to the cereal part, TH ceral says gf but cant eat it?

[@Truecrimeresearcher224]

At 32 I have celiac. Next month I am buying the gluten I lost A new toaster Bread, pasta, cookies, snacks I'm also going vegetarian too

[@sunshineinhereyes3559]

Gluten free ingredients? What others are out ro look out for when reading labels?

[@tootsiequilt]

I'm 65 years old and was just diagnosed with Celiac Disease. It's all so overwhelming and I'm having a hard time with it. The foods I love, I can't have. Gluten free food is awful!

[@philellul4476]

It’s easy I’ve been gluten free so long I can’t tell the difference salmon plain chicken vegetables fruits potatoes sweet potato lots of good food the pastas not as good as normal pasta but there are lots of great gluten free pasta because everyone different you just gotta try them all find what one you like there’s biscuits cakes nuts are gluten free you can buy gluten free cakes online from proper shops which you never ever tell the difference because it’s impossible to lots of other good food

[@hesherette]

another one that got me recently was finding out that glutinous rice doesn't contain gluten, lol!

[@Naanii77]

What about chia seeds?

[@robynsglutenfreeliving]

Low risk item. As long as there is no “may contain”, they should be safe. 😊

[@angelamazakas2624]

Tho, one caveat is milk products. Gluten proteins can pass from the digestive track into milk

[@ElijahRomail]

Is jaggery gluten free? I have a bottle that says ingredients: sugar cane" and that's it. I reckon it's safe. It is right? I ate it btw lol

[@nikkijubilant]

Jaggery is less refined sugar, that's it.

[@sacasio3]

is gluten the culprit of rhinitis allergy?

[@mommy_and_lulu9271]

I'm allergic to wheat but not barley, so can I drink beer lol. What am I allergic to if I'm allergic to wheat but not barley. So confusing

[@shaina7053]

Great

[@carolosburn1383]

Gluten free food products also contain potato starch and I can’t eat them!