How to Eat Wheat Free

According to the Mayo Clinic, a wheat allergy is a negative reaction to the proteins that are found in wheat. A wheat allergy differs from a gluten allergy in that the person has a reaction to only foods that contain wheat; gluten is found in products that contain rye and barley, in addition to wheat. Symptoms of a wheat allergy include diarrhea, cramps, nasal congestion, and swelling and irritation of the throat. There are several ways a person can change his or her diet to help control the symptoms associated with a wheat allergy.

Instructions

1

Educating yourself about the foods to avoid is the best way to prevent an allergic reaction. Foods that contain wheat include pretzels, crackers, cakes and doughnuts.

2

Learn which foods and beverages do not contain wheat. These foods include cocoa, eggs, peppers, rice, soybeans, milk, sesame seeds and corn syrup.

3

Read the back labels on products to see if they contain wheat. Many manufacturers are beginning to produce foods and beverages that are wheat-free and gluten-free. The labels are an indication if the product is safe for consumption.

4

Inform friends and family about your allergy. This will help them prepare dishes that are wheat-free when you eat meals at their homes.

5

Locate cookbooks that contain wheat-free recipes. As well as being a source of recipes that are safe for people with a wheat allergy, these cookbooks provide a more extensive list of items that will aggravate a wheat allergy.

6

Avoid foods that contain wheat while dining out. Inform your servers of your wheat allergy, and ask them to recommend dishes that do not contain bread, pasta or other foods that can contain wheat.