Are oats gluten-free?
Pure oats do not contain gluten, but contamination and individual tolerance make gluten-free labeling important.
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Can people with celiac disease eat corn?
YES ✓
Yes — plain corn is naturally gluten-free.
Can people with celiac disease eat gluten-free oats?
Many people can tolerate appropriately labeled gluten-free oats, but individual advice may be appropriate.
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Can people with celiac disease eat potatoes?
YES ✓
Yes — plain potatoes are naturally gluten-free.
Can people with celiac disease eat quinoa?
YES ✓
Yes — plain quinoa is naturally gluten-free.
Can people with celiac disease eat rice?
YES ✓
Yes — plain rice is naturally gluten-free.
Can people with celiac disease eat soy?
Plain soy is naturally gluten-free, but processed soy foods can contain gluten.
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Do people with celiac disease have to avoid gluten forever?
YES ✓
Yes — lifelong gluten avoidance is the standard treatment.
Is soy sauce gluten-free?
Many traditional soy sauces contain wheat, so do not assume ordinary soy sauce is gluten-free.
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Is wheat-free the same as gluten-free?
NO ✓
No — wheat-free does not necessarily mean gluten-free.
What grains contain gluten?
Wheat, barley, rye, and foods made from them contain gluten.
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What is the treatment for celiac disease?
The established treatment is a strict lifelong gluten-free diet.
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