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What is the definition or description of: gluten-free diet?
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No wheat rye barley: Gluten is found primarily in wheat rye and barley products. On a gluten free diet, you would avoid products made with wheat, rye, and barley. There are websites like celiac.Org that can provide more information about what foods to avoid.
Answered 10/20/2013
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