Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system reacts abnormally to a protein called gluten. Gluten is a protein found in grains such as wheat, barley, and rye. When individuals with celiac disease consume gluten, the structures called villi lining the inner surface of the small intestine are damaged, and nutrient absorption is impaired.
The cure for celiac disease is to follow a gluten-free diet. This means completely eliminating gluten-containing grains such as wheat, barley, and rye from your diet. Even accidental consumption of gluten causes inflammation in the intestines and malabsorption of nutrients.
These foods are naturally gluten-free and can be consumed safely👇
✅ Natural Grains:
• Rice
• Corn
• Quinoa
• Buckwheat
• Amaranth
• Teff
✅ Protein Sources:
• Fresh meat, chicken, fish (watch out for deli products!)
• Eggs
• Legumes (lentils, beans, chickpeas)
✅ Dairy Products:
• Plain milk, yogurt, cheese
(!! If lactose intolerance has developed, lactose-free products should be preferred.)
✅ Vegetables and Fruits:
• All fresh vegetables and fruits
✅ Nuts and Healthy Fats:
• Walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, peanuts
• Olive oil, coconut oil, butter
✅ Gluten-Free Flours
Alternatives:
• Almond flour
• Coconut flour
• Corn flour
• Rice flour
• Quinoa flour
• Buckwheat flour
These foods contain gluten and should not be consumed 👇
❌ Wheat, barley, rye, and products containing them
• Bread, pasta, baked goods, pastries, bagels
• Cakes, cookies, pogaca (savory pastries)
• Bulgur, semolina
• Tarhana (dried soup ingredient)
❌ Processed and Deli Products
• Turkish sausage, salami, frankfurters (may contain gluten additives)
• Instant soups, sauces, bouillon cubes
❌ Some Processed Foods
• Chips, ready-to-eat snacks (may contain gluten)
• Sauces (ketchup, mayonnaise, soy sauce should be checked)
• Ice cream and chocolate products (watch out for additives!)
Things to consider
✔ When buying groceries, check for the "gluten-free" label (label reading
should definitely become a habit).
✔ Gluten-containing and gluten-free foods should be stored and cooked separately.
✔ After switching to a gluten-free diet, probiotic yogurt, kefir, and fermented foods should be consumed to maintain gut health.
A close look reveals a significant increase in the number of patients diagnosed with celiac disease in Turkey between 2014 and 2024. We work actively in collaboration with celiac associations and offer a wide range of gluten-free products suitable for all age groups. We produce healthy and value-added products, from bread to gluten-free protein drinks, collagen drinks to plant-based probiotic drinks. Our product portfolio includes functional and nutritious alternatives such as pea protein-based drinks, aronia juice detox drinks, probiotic and probiotic drinks, and collagen and superfood-based drinks. We continue to make gluten-free and functional nutrition accessible to everyone with Erkan Köknaroğlu.
